FT GC Retail Sr. Sales Associate Store 789
About The Position
Guitar Center is seeking a music-minded Senior Sales Associate to create a welcoming retail experience, help customers find instruments and gear, and contribute to store sales and team success. The role combines customer service, sales, product expertise, relationship building, merchandising, store operations, and peer leadership. As a keyholding team member, the associate may open and close the store as needed. The position is suited to someone who is passionate about music, thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, communicates effectively, and can influence and support colleagues. Additional hours and night and weekend availability may be needed. Guitar Center describes its environment as creative and vibrant, with opportunities to grow a career and share a passion for music. Musician employees may use gig leave to take time off to perform or tour and return to their job afterward. The company also offers benefits and perks including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, mental health support, paid sick, holiday, and vacation time, an employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
Requirements
- Passion for music and a solid understanding of various instruments and products.
- Proven sales track record and ability to exceed 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 nights and weekends as needed.
Responsibilities
- Create a welcoming environment and help customers find gear that supports their musical interests.
- Achieve and exceed sales targets, including through 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 customer relationships and help fellow associates develop relationships in the local music community.
- Organize displays, restock shelves, and maintain the store.
- Guide and mentor 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 benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Mental health support.
- Paid sick time.
- Paid holiday time.
- Paid vacation time.
- Employee discount program.
- Tuition reimbursement options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
