Director, Repairs and Rentals

The Guitar Center Company; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 164,457 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gig leave for musicians

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Mental health support

Paid sick/holiday/vacation time

Employee discount program

Tuition reimbursement options

Job summary

A leading music retail company is seeking a Director of Repairs & Rentals to lead the growth and operational excellence of its repairs and rentals business. The role involves owning the P&L, driving continuous improvement, and developing a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have significant retail operations experience, strong financial acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and beneficial perks, making it an exciting opportunity for qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive retail operations or multi-unit retail management experience.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading service-based retail operations.

Responsibilities

• Own Repairs & Rentals P&L, including strategy and execution.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency.
• Partner with Store Operations and HR on recruiting and training.

Skills

Retail operations

Financial analysis

People leadership

Project management

Collaboration skills

Analytical acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Retail POS systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Job description

The Director, Repairs & Rentals, leads and grows Guitar Center’s Repairs and Rentals businesses as core differentiators of the retailer’s value proposition to musicians. Reporting to the Vice President of Retail Operations, this role owns the end-to-end business, including strategy, operating model, financial performance, and field execution.

This leader is accountable for profitable growth, operational excellence, and delivering a best‑in‑class service experience across the store fleet.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Business Ownership & Performance

• Own Repairs & Rentals P&L, including strategy, execution, and financial results
• Develop operating standards, playbooks, and scalable service models
• Manage budgets, forecasts, pricing strategy, and ROI analysis
• Drive growth through improved utilization, technician productivity, attachment, turnaround time, and customer satisfaction

Operational Excellence

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and service quality
• Optimize labor models and productivity standardsUse KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance and deploy corrective action

People & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Store Operations and HR on recruiting, training, and capability development for technicians and rental associates
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Information Technology to integrate Repairs & Rentals into the omni‑channel experience
• Build and develop a high‑performing team; ensure succession planning
• Perform additional duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Business or related field preferred
• 6+ years of progressive retail operations or multi‑unit retail management experience
• 5+ years of people leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience leading service‑based retail operations (repairs, rentals, field services, or comparable models)
• Strong financial and analytical acumen, including experience managing labor, productivity, and KPI performance
• Experience developing operating models, playbooks, and scalable processes
• Proficiency with retail POS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Strong collaboration, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑change environment while maintaining operational discipline

Preferred:

• Experience leading field‑based or multi‑location service organizations
• Background in musical instruments, music retail, or adjacent service industries
• Experience partnering with technology teams to implement operational systems

About Guitar Center

The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non‑musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.

E‑Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio‑visual integration business, delivering a best‑in‑class commercial and residential customer experience.

Why Guitar Center? Here’s just some of the rewards:

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.

Pay Rate: $164,457- $200,000 depending on background and experience.

This position is eligible to participate in the Guitar Center Company bonus program based on Company performance. The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

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 [e-mail].

Why join us?

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

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