District Sales Manager Virginia

Music & Arts; Frederick (MD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Gig leave for musicians

Job summary

Music & Arts is seeking a District Sales Manager to deliver a superior customer and associate experience while meeting financial targets. The role oversees 16 stores in the NC/Tidewater district with remote work within the district and required travel to stores.

The position emphasizes leadership development, merchandising excellence, and team guidance to drive performance and store collaboration in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience required.
• 7 years of relevant work experience with in-depth knowledge of retail business processes.
• 3 years of experience leading teams.
• 5+ years' experience in retail store management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities involving sales and services while focusing on delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Support and lead retail stores to execute high level of merchandising standards.
• Monitor reports to forecast sales, margin and expenses; develop effective ways to fill gaps in performance.
• Recruit, interview, select, hire, and promote associates.
• Provide guidance and direction and coaching to associates to help improve, including setting performance standards, monitoring performance, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Oversee and develop district, managers, and associates while creating a highly collaborative environment built on passion, respect, and integrity.
• Handle complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The District Sales Manager is responsible for delivering a fantastic experience for customers and associates while achieving the financial results. A District Manager sets out to inspire and develop the future leaders of the organization while setting clear expectations. To be successful in this role, they will need to create a productive working atmosphere in our stores.

This position services 16 stores throughout the NC/Tidewater area.This is a remote position in the district (Raleigh/Durham area preferred). Travel to stores is required.

Essential Functions (not all inclusive):

• Direct and coordinate activities involving sales and services while focusing on delivering an exceptional customer experience
• Support and lead retail stores to execute high level of merchandising standards
• Monitor reports to forecast sales, margin and expenses; develop effective ways to fill gaps in performance.
• Recruit, interview, select, hire, and promote associates
• Provide guidance and direction and coaching to associates to help improve, including setting performance standards, monitoring performance, and conducting performance evaluations
• Oversee and develop district, managers, and associates while creating a highly collaborative environment built on passion, respect, and integrity
• Handle complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others
• Perform other related duties as required

About Music & Arts

Music & Arts embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to create lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O'Brien. When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers -- a decision that remains intact to this day.

Since the 1990's, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 225+ retail stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations.

Tojoinourband,you'llneedthefollowingexperience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, or equivalent experience
• Valid state driver's license and automotive insurance.
• 7 years of relevant work experience with in-depth knowledge of retail business processes
• 3 years of experience leading teams
• Skilled proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• 5+ years' experience in retail store management
  

Why Music & Arts? Here's just some of the rewards:

Pay Rate: $70,000 - $85,000 annually plus bonus depending on location, background, and experience.
This position also includes a company vehicle.
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! Music & Arts 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.
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.

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