GC Retail Drum and Percussion Specialist Store 498

The Guitar Center Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guitar Center Company is seeking a Drum and Percussion Specialist to be the face of Guitar Center’s Drum Shop. You will greet customers, assess their needs, recommend drum gear, and work to overcome objections to close sales.

Responsibilities include maintaining an organized department, keeping pricing accurate, and staying current with product trends. You will also participate in vendor trainings and engage with the local drumming community.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Drum and Percussion Equipment.
• Previous retail sales or merchandising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in the Drum Department, guiding them to suitable drum gear.
• Understand musical needs and recommend products to meet those needs.
• Promote and sell drum gear to meet or exceed sales goals.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and communicate features/benefits to customers.
• Keep the Drum Department clean, organized, and properly merchandised according to planograms.
• Monitor pricing, update displays, and perform daily operational tasks.

Job description

As a Drum and Percussion Specialist, you will be the face of Guitar Center’s Drum Shop, responsible for providing exceptional customer service and driving Drum and Percussion sales. Your duties will include greeting customers, understanding their needs, recommending the right products, and overcoming objections to close sales.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Engagement and Sales

• Greet and assist customers in the Drum Department, providing excellent service throughout their shopping experience.
• Understand customers' musical needs and guide them to suitable Drum and Percussion products.
• Actively promote and sell drum gear, ensuring sales goals are met or exceeded.

Product Knowledge

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Drum and Percussion inventory selection to confidently recommend solutions and options to customers and staying informed about new products and trends.
• Articulate the unique features and benefits of percussion instruments to customers, showcasing their value.

Merchandising and Operations

• Ensure the Drum Department is clean, organized, and merchandised according to company standards and planograms.
• Maintain accurate pricing and update displays to enhance the overall shopping experience.
• Execute daily operational tasks to ensure the Drum Department is well-maintained and ready for business.
• Monitor inventory levels, restock displays, and maintain a visually appealing and organized department.
• Participate in onboarding, certification, and ongoing education programs provided by the company.
• Attend and actively engage in vendor-provided training sessions to stay updated on industry developments.

Community Outreach and Vendor Relationships

• Foster relationships within the local drumming community.
• Actively participate in external promotions to increase awareness of the store's drum business.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with drum gear vendors.
• Attend vendor-related events and trainings, including potential travel, to stay connected with industry updates.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work a flexible schedule including, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Drum and Percussion Equipment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for drumming and percussion instruments
• Previous experience in retail sales is preferred
• Previous in-store merchandising experience preferred

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