PT GC Retail Sr. Sales Associate Store 555

Guitar Center • Braintree, MA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Guitar Center is seeking a part-time Retail Senior Sales Associate to create a welcoming, engaging store experience and help customers explore their musical interests. The role combines customer service, sales, product expertise, merchandising, store operations, and team leadership. The associate helps customers select instruments and related products, builds customer relationships, supports colleagues, and contributes to the store’s sales goals. As a keyholding member of the store, the associate may be called on to open and close the store as needed.

The position is based in Braintree, Massachusetts, and pays $17.54–$21.92 per hour plus commission, depending on background and experience. The posting notes that actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.

Guitar Center describes its environment as creative and vibrant, with opportunities to grow a career and share a passion for music. Musicians may use gig leave to take time off to perform or tour and return to their job afterward.

Requirements

• Passion for music and a solid understanding of various instruments and products.
• Proven sales track record and ability to exceed sales targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to influence and inspire others toward shared goals.
• Willingness to work additional hours if needed and work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment where customers feel inspired to explore their musical interests.
• Help customers find instruments and other gear suited to their needs.
• Meet and exceed sales targets, including upselling and cross-selling instruments and accessories.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of products, including guitars and recording equipment, and help improve colleagues’ product knowledge.
• Build and maintain customer relationships and help colleagues do the same.
• Help the team become a go-to resource in the local music community.
• Organize displays, restock shelves, and maintain the store.
• Guide and mentor fellow team members, supporting them with customer interactions and operational tasks.
• Open and close the store as needed as a keyholding team member.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Mental health support
• Paid sick time
• Paid holiday time
• Paid vacation time
• Employee discount program
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Gig leave for musician employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed