Education Partnership & Growth Manager

Guitar Center Inc.; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with company match

Mental health support

Employee discount program

Paid time off

Job summary

Music & Arts, a division of Guitar Center, seeks an Education Account Manager to develop relationships with schools and drive growth across rentals, repairs, and products. You will serve as the primary conduit between Music & Arts and schools in your territory, cultivating educator relationships and expanding program adoption.

You will coordinate with stores, repair shops, and regional partners to ensure educator satisfaction, while promoting educator nights and community events.

Qualifications

• Sales, customer engagement, or community relations experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned territory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to learn CRM systems.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful, trust-based relationships with music educators, administrators, and district decision-makers.
• Expand Music & Arts’ footprint using our database and prioritized regional school lists.
• Establish weekly outreach rhythms (calls, emails, school visits, virtual meetings).
• Develop strategic territory plans focused on new school programs, educator support, and local engagement.
• Drive net-new program creation, renewals, and expansions across rentals, repairs, and product categories.
• Partner with Regional Logistics Coordinators (RLCs) to stay focused on client-facing activity.
• Work closely with local Music & Arts and Guitar Center stores to host educator nights, community events, and back-to-school events.
• Promote in-store resources, coupons, and promotional programs for educators and parents.
• Support store-based music education initiatives and recruitment events that attract families and build long-term loyalty.

Skills

Relationship-building

Travel

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Driver’s license

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in music-related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Music & Arts, a division of Guitar Center, seeks an Education Account Manager to develop relationships with schools and drive growth across rentals, repairs, and products. You will serve as the primary conduit between Music & Arts and schools in your territory, cultivating educator relationships and expanding program adoption.

You will coordinate with stores, repair shops, and regional partners to ensure educator satisfaction, while promoting educator nights and community events.