FT GC Retail Sr. Sales Associate Store 124

Guitar Center • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

Guitar Center is seeking a Senior Sales Associate who is passionate about music and skilled in sales, customer service, and team leadership. The role focuses on creating a welcoming store experience, helping customers find instruments and gear, and building relationships with customers and the local music community. The Senior Sales Associate also supports sales goals, store merchandising and operations, and the development of fellow Associates. As a keyholding team member, the Associate may open and close the store as needed.

The pay rate is $19.72–$24.65 per hour, plus commission, depending on background and experience. Guitar Center describes its stores as creative, vibrant environments with opportunities to grow a career and share a passion for music. Employees who are musicians may be eligible for gig leave to perform or tour and return to their job afterward.

Requirements

• Passion for music and a solid understanding of various instruments and products.
• A proven track record in sales and the 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.
• Flexibility to work additional hours if needed and work nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment that inspires customers to explore their musical interests.
• Help customers select instruments, accessories, and other gear suited to their needs.
• Meet and exceed sales targets, including through upselling and cross-selling.
• Maintain expert knowledge of products, including instruments and recording equipment, and help improve product knowledge among others.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and help fellow Associates foster customer relationships in the local music community.
• Organize displays, restock shelves, and maintain the store.
• Guide and mentor fellow team members and support them with customer interactions and operational tasks.
• Open and close the store as needed as a keyholding team member.

Benefits

• Gig leave for musician employees to take time off to perform or tour and return to their job afterward.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Mental health support.
• Paid sick, holiday, and vacation time.
• Employee discount program.
• Tuition reimbursement options.

What This Job Offers

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