Question
Full-time
2-5

GC Retail Sales Manager Store 370

3/16/2026

The Sales Manager will lead a dynamic sales team, focusing on driving revenue and creating exceptional customer experiences within the retail store environment. Key duties include leading by example, delivering impactful training, fostering a customer-first culture, and managing all essential store operations like inventory and labor.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
We exist so music can persist. Our family of brands has put more instruments into the hands of more people than anyone on the planet. Meet the family or, as we call them, The Guitar Center Company. Guitar Center. But there's more to us than guitars and basses. We carry all kinds of musical instruments, plus essentials like amplifiers, recording equipment, lighting, live sound, DJ gear, with services like lessons, rentals and repairs. How do we do it all? With the most talented group of music-loving Associates in the world. Guitar Center Professional is a network of account managers and engineers with direct access to the world’s best manufacturers. From personal studios to concert venues, we design and install custom audiovisual systems that exceed your expectations. Audio Visual Design Group (AVDG) meticulously designs, engineers, and installs next-gen audio, video, and lighting systems for homes and businesses around the globe. Their world-class technical staff brings the most incredible personal musical experience to everyone on the planet. Music & Arts believes deeply in the transformative power of music. Their collaboration with students, parents, and teachers includes providing lessons, rentals, repairs, plus all levels of band and orchestra sales and service. ------------- Please Be Advised - Recruitment Scams: we will only reach out to interview, make an offer of employment or conduct onboarding activities for candidates who have applied through our careers site. If you find a job posting on a third-party job site, such as LinkedIn, please know that a legitimate posting will direct you to our careers site to apply. When interviewing for a position, the candidate experience will include live interaction, such as a video conference or phone call, with a Recruiter and/or company employee(s). Be aware of suspicious recruitment activity. If you think you are a victim of an employment scam, please visit the Federal Trade Commission.
About the Role

Ready to Lead the Stage? Become a Sales Rockstar at Guitar Center!

Are you a passionate musician with a love for all things music? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where you can inspire others and drive results? If so, Guitar Center has the perfect gig for you!

Who We Are: At Guitar Center, we're not just selling instruments; we're creating experiences. We believe in the power of friendly faces, awesome tunes, and a store that's as vibrant as the music we all love. If you're passionate about music and love helping people find their perfect beat, we want you on our stage! 

As a Sales Manager at Guitar Center, you'll take the stage to lead a dynamic sales team, drive revenue, and create unforgettable customer experiences that hit all the right notes.

What We Need:

  • Inspiring Presence: Your leadership is your signature. You set the tone for an upbeat, customer-focused environment that feels like the best jam session in town.
  • Music Marvel: You don’t just love music—you live it. Your deep passion for music fuels the entire team, and your expertise turns every customer interaction into a harmonious experience.
  • Goal-Oriented Rockstar: You have a competitive edge and a vision for success. You lead your team to not only meet but exceed sales targets with contagious determination.
  • Strategic Problem Solver: You’re the go-to for complex challenges. Whether it's solving a customer issue or optimizing store operations, your solutions hit all the right notes.
  • Collaborative Conductor: You know that the best performances happen when the whole band is in sync. Your leadership fosters a spirit of teamwork, making collaboration second nature for your team.

Your Gig as a Sales Manager:

  • Sales Leadership: Lead by example, motivating your team to exceed sales targets with a blend of effective strategies and pure passion.
  • Training and People Development: Serve as the store's sales master, delivering impactful training sessions on everything from sales techniques to product knowledge.
  • Customer First Focus: Foster a culture that puts customers first, ensuring everyone who walks through our doors leaves satisfied with their experience and looking forward to their next one.
  • Build a Dream Team: Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing sales crew that shares your enthusiasm for music and sales.
  • Operational Excellence: Manage inventory, labor, and schedules to ensure the store runs as smoothly as a perfectly tuned guitar.
Qualifications

What You Bring:

  • Musical Passion: You're not just a sales leader; you're a musician who understands the art and craft of music.
  • Leadership Skills: You've got experience leading a sales team, and you know how to inspire others to hit their high notes.
  • Business Savvy: You understand the numbers, from P&L statements to labor management, and how they contribute to the store's success.
  • Communication: Whether it's a pep talk or product knowledge, you know how to get your message across.
  • Attention to Detail: You're organized, meticulous, and ready to ensure everything is in tune.

Why Guitar Center?

At Guitar Center, we're all about making music happen. We offer a creative, vibrant environment where you can grow your career, share your passion, and help others discover their love for music. Plus, you'll be surrounded by the latest gear, cutting-edge products, and a team that feels like a band.

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave—take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Ready to hit the right notes in your career? Apply today and let's make music together!

Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1‐818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.

Key Skills
Sales LeadershipTeam MotivationRevenue GenerationCustomer ExperienceTrainingPeople DevelopmentProduct KnowledgeRecruitingInventory ManagementLabor ManagementSchedulingBusiness AcumenCommunicationAttention To DetailStrategic Problem Solving
Categories
RetailSalesManagement & Leadership
Benefits
MedicalDentalVision401k plus company matchMental health supportPaid sick timeHoliday timeVacation timeEmployee discount programTuition reimbursement
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