Pay Rate: $16.87/hr - $26.65/hr depending on background and experience.This position is eligible to participate in the Guitar Center Company bonusprogram based on Company performance.The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that maybe earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee,which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and otherfactors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with statespecific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gigleave-take time off to share your music with the world and return to your jobafter your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, includingMedical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental healthsupport, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program,and tuition reimbursement options.POSITION OVERVIEW:Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging staffto find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurturelifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musiciansand non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music.We believe in creating inclusive environments that put our customers first allthe while fulfilling our mission.As our Store Lead, a junior member of the store leadership team, you willbe responsible for providing guidance and assistance to other storeassociates. In addition, you will maintain strong individual salesperformance levels, and assists with merchandising and operational tasks tohelp the store deliver the best possible customer experience. This is an entrylevel management position to serve as a steppingstone and growth opportunityinto a future store leadership role.A few special characteristics that make our Store Lead successful:Collaboration: Able to develop cooperation and teamwork while participatingin a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involvedparties. Good team player, able to build good working relationships withothersCustomer Focus: Understands customer service principles, and able toprovide an excellent customer experience. Able to connect with customers in ameaningful way. Is approachable, genuine, knowledgeable, encouraging,passionate, and committed to helping customers. Able to step in to handlecustomer service issues.Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and follow through onwork activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to learn quickly and takepositive action without being requested to do so. Able to develop knowledgeand skills including product, store operations, sales, and leadership.Organizational Skills: Able to utilize time, energy, and resources tostay on track and achieve goals. Able to adhere to a systematic course ofaction to achieve an objective. Able to multitask and pay strong attention todetail in a fast-paced & high-urgency environment. Able to complete tasksthoroughly in a timely manner.Selling: Able to work through GC certification program to gain a baseunderstanding of products and sales techniques.Technology Skills: Able to navigate and learn new technology and retailsystems, equipment, and computer programs needed to fulfillcommunication, customer service, and business needs & expectations.As our Store Lead, you will:Provide sales and operational guidance and assistance to other storeassociates with a focus on delivering the best customer experienceDrive company sales initiativesEstablish and maintain strong individual sales performance as a salesindividual contributor and as a Lead to mentor and guide fellow associatesAssist with the execution of all operational tasks to ensure the store isready to conduct business. Including but not limited to; mercha dising,product fulfillment on sales, functionality of displays, accurate pricingof inventory, shipping and receiving, and cycle counting.Perform open and closing duties as required and scheduled by ManagementNew hire training for Sales and Operations support staffOperate as Manager in Charge in the absence of store leadership teamGuitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equalemployment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race,color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any otherprotected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. Allemployment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran andare unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you mayrequest a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening.You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-818-735-8800 ext. 2862or by sending an email to .

　　Requirements:3+ years of directly relevant work experience in a retail or sales environmentAble to work independently, prioritize responsibilities and multi-task withan appropriate level of urgencyAble to lift weight of up to 25 poundsPreferences:Solid working experience with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, Outlook); proficiency strongly preferred (pivot tables,macros, formulas, v-lookups, etc.).Lead, supervisory or management experienceIntermediate knowledge of Musical Instruments sold within Guitar Center(Guitars, Drums, Tech, etc.)Full-time

　　Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individualswith disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.