GC Retail Operations Associate Store 822

The Guitar Center Company; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K plus company match

mental health support

paid sick/holiday/vacation time

employee discount program

tuition reimbursement options

Job summary

Guitar Center in New Jersey is seeking an Operations Associate to join our store team. You will manage stock, shipping/receiving, and ensure products are merchandised for a positive customer experience.

The role emphasizes collaboration, customer focus, initiative, organization, and technology fluency to support efficient store operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Must be able to work in a loud environment.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.

Responsibilities

• Handle inventory control tasks and verify stock accuracy.
• Process shipping and receiving of gear and other items.
• Perform cycle counting of inventory and reconciliation.
• Stock and merchandise to planogram and place signage and price signs (POP).
• Maintain shrink awareness and control.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Physical stamina

Weekend/Evening work

Job description

Pay Rate:

$16.17/hr - $24.26/hrdepending on background and experience.

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 withstate specificlaws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Why Guitar Center?Here’sjust 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
• 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 increating inclusive environments thatputour customers firstall the whilefulfilling our mission.

AsourOperations Associate,you will beresponsibleshippingandreceiving stock/shipments, administer daily tasks, and ensure product is merchandised for the customer to havea great experiencein our stores.

A few specialcharacteristicsthat make ourOperations Associatessuccessful:

• Collaboration: Able to develop cooperation and teamwork whileparticipatingin a group, working toward solutions whichgenerally benefitall involved parties. Good team player, able to build good working relationships with others.
• Customer Focus: Understands customer service principles, andableto 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.
• Initiative: Able toidentifyopportunities & issues and follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to learn quickly and take positive action without being requested to do so.Interestedin learning about the entire business.
• Organizational Skills: Able toutilizetime, energy, and resources to manage priorities, stay on track, and achieve goals. Able to multitask and pay strong attention to detail in a fast paced& high-urgency environment. Able to complete tasks thoroughlyin a timely manner. Able to protect assets and people by learning and implementing protocols andcomplying withguidelines.
• Technology Skills: Able to navigate and learnnew technologyand retail systems, equipment, and computer programs needed to fulfill communication, customer service, and business needs & expectations.

AsourOperations Associate, you will:

• Tasks related to inventorycontrol
• Shipping and receiving of gear and otheritems
• Cycle Counting of Inventory (preparation and execution)
• Stocking and merchandising to aplanogram
• Printing and placing of signage and price signs (POP)
• Shrink awareness andcontrol

Requirements:

• Basic understanding ofMicrosoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be able to work in a loud environment for 5-8hours
• Must be able to work weekends, holiday, andevenings
• Must be able to lift up to40lbs

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 [e-mail].