GC Retail Sales Associate Store 246

Guitar Center Stores, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Guitar Center Stores, Inc. in Portland invites bright, music-loving individuals to join as Retail Sales Associates. You’ll help customers find the right instruments, gear, and setups while delivering an energetic in-store experience.

If you excel at building relationships, hitting sales goals, and sharing knowledge about instruments, you’ll thrive here. This position emphasizes teamwork, upbeat service, and a passion for music that keeps the shop buzzing.

Qualifications

• Passion for Music: you're a music enthusiast with solid instrument/product knowledge.
• Sales Success: proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Communication Skills: excellent verbal and written communication.
• Retail Resilience: thrive in fast-paced store environments.

Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement: greet customers, understand musical dreams, and recommend instruments.
• Competitive Sales Mindset: hit targets, upsell and cross-sell effectively.
• Product Knowledge: stay updated on trends to help buyers.
• Customer Relationship Building: follow up and build local community connections.
• Merchandising and Store Maintenance: keep displays organized and appealing.
• Student Mindset and Growth: learn quickly and welcome feedback.

Skills

Passion for Music

Sales Success

Communication Skills

Retail Resilience

Job description

Join the Band: Retail Sales Rockstar Wanted!

Are you ready to turn your love for music into a retail experience like no other? We're on the lookout for a new member to join our team of dynamic Sales Associates!

Who We Are:

At Guitar Center, we're not just selling instruments; we're creating experiences. We believe in the power of friendly faces, awesome tunes, and a store that's as vibrant as the music we all love. If you're passionate about music and love helping people find their perfect beat, we want you on our stage!

What We Need:

• Friendly Vibes: Your smile is your signature, and you make every customer feel like they've just joined the coolest band in town.
• Music Junkie: You live, breathe, and dream music. Whether you're jamming on your guitar or singing in the shower, your passion is contagious.
• Player's Spirit: You've got the competitive edge, a goal-driven mindset, and you're ready to hit those sales targets like a Rockstar.
• Problem Solver: When there's a musical mystery, you're the detective! Your ability to solve problems leaves customers singing your praises.
• Team Player: You know that the best performances happen when the whole band is in sync. Collaboration is your middle name.

Your Jam as a Retail Sales Associate:

• Customer Engagement: Greet customers like VIPs, understand their musical dreams, and recommend the perfect instruments and gear to make those dreams come true.
• Competitive Sales Mindset: Hit those sales targets with flair! Upsell and cross-sell like a pro, maximizing every opportunity to enhance the customer's musical setup.
• Product Knowledge: Be the product expert, keeping up with the latest trends and features to help customers make informed decisions.
• Customer Relationship Building: Build a fanbase! Establish strong relationships, follow up to ensure satisfaction, and become the go-to in the local music community.
• Merchandising and Store Maintenance: Keep the store looking as cool as your favorite album cover. Organize displays, restock shelves, and maintain that music store vibe.
• Student Mindset and Confidence: Approach challenges with the eagerness to learn and the confidence to overcome. Embrace feedback, seek solutions, and rock that growth mindset!

Requirements

What You Bring:

• Passion for Music: You're not just an employee; you're a music enthusiast with a solid understanding of various instruments and products.
• Sales Success: You've got a proven track record in sales, and hitting targets is second nature to you.
• Communication Skills: Your communication style is as smooth as a guitar solo. Excellent verbal and written skills are your secret weapons.
• Retail Resilience: Fast-paced and dynamic? No problem! You thrive in a retail environment, and your organizational skills are top-notch.

If you're ready to rock the retail world, apply now and let's create some musical magic together!

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.

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