GC Retail Lessons Lead Store 360

The Guitar Center Company; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Mental health support

Paid sick/holiday/vacation time

Employee discount program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Guitar Center Company in Peoria, IL is seeking a Lessons Lead to drive the sales of lesson and rehearsal packages, assist customers with questions, and provide tours of the Lessons facility. You will coordinate instructors' schedules, grow curriculum sales, maintain schedules and systems, and ensure a positive, music-loving experience for students and parents.

A background in musical instruction and strong customer service are essential; the role requires lifting up to 25 lbs and several

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in musical instruction (admin, retail non-instruction, etc.)
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.
• Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Increase the student count within the lesson program by driving and maintaining sales and promotional programs
• Sell rehearsal space
• Communicate with parents and students, ensuring an overall positive experience
• Provide guidance to instructors, their schedules (both teaching and non-teaching schedule), and students by coordinating lessons schedules with availability of the instructors
• Maintain and increase curriculum sales
• Ensure systems are functioning properly
• Maintain the lesson and rehearsal schedules for the facility
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Performance Management

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay Rate:$17.54/hr - $25.63/hr 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.

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging staff 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 creating inclusive environments that put our customers first all the while fulfilling our mission.

As our Lessons Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring a great experience for all customers and students, by selling lesson and rehearsal packages, assisting customers with questions, and providing tours of the Lessons facility.

A few special characteristics that make our Lessons Lead successful:

• Customer Focus: Understands customer service principles, and able to provide an excellent customer experience. Able to connect with customers in a meaningful way. Is approachable, genuine, knowledgeable, encouraging, passionate, and committed to helping customers. Able to step in to handle customer service issues.
• Interpersonal Communication: Able to communicate through various means (written and verbal) with diverse, individuals, including internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a clear, concise, positive, and courteous manner. Able to demonstrate respect to others, surroundings, and self.
• Organizational Skills: Able to utilize time, energy, and resources to stay on track and achieve goals. Able to adhere to a systematic course of action to achieve an objective. Able to multitask and pay strong attention to detail in a fast-paced & high-urgency environment. Able to complete tasks thoroughly in a timely manner.
• Performance Management: Able to lead, manage, and mentor others. Able to lead by example and develop the skills and capabilities of direct reports to ensure goals are met. Provides effective positive and constructive feedback. Able to manage a geographically dispersed team.
• Increase the student count within the lesson program by driving and maintaining sales and promotional programs
• Sell rehearsal space
• Communicate with parents and students, ensuring an overall positive experience
• Provide guidance to instructors, their schedules (both teaching and non-teaching schedule), and students by coordinating lessons schedules with availability of the instructors
• Maintain and increase curriculum sales
• Ensure systems are functioning properly
• Maintain the lesson and rehearsal schedules for the facility
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in musical instruction (admin, retail non-instruction, etc.)
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs.
• Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferences:

• Associate's Degree
• Skilled understanding of Guitar Center retail systems and processes