MAA Seasonal Retail Associate Store 031

Guitar Center; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking customer-centric individuals to join their team as seasonal sales associates. In this engaging role, you will help customers rent, purchase, and repair musical instruments while ensuring a fantastic shopping experience. You will be part of a vibrant retail environment, working collaboratively with your team to meet sales goals and assist customers with their needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of music and contribute to a company that has been a cornerstone in the music retail industry for over 50 years. If you have a passion for music and a dedication to customer service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate outstanding customer service to every customer.
• Assist with sales and rentals to meet or exceed goals.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Job description

Music & Arts helps musicians start their journey to fill the world with music. We are looking for customer-centric individuals who want to join our team this peak season. As a seasonal sales associate, you will help customers rent, purchase and repair instruments. You will play a key role in our Customer First value and make sure customers have a great experience in our stores.

Essential Functions (not all-inclusive):

• Demonstrate outstanding customer service to each and every customer
• Work as a team in a retail environment
• Assist with sales and rentals to meet or exceed goals
• Assist customers with the rental process and provide correct products
• Restock products on fixtures and store displays
• Additional Duties as Assigned.

Requirements

Skills, Experience and Education:

Minimum Requirements:

• A strong commitment to customer service
• The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and some holidays

Preferred:

• Familiarity with the school music program and one or more instruments

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand
• Frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit, climb stairs or a ladder
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; occasionally required to complete tasks outdoors for short periods of time

Position Status

Part-time

About the company

Guitar Center is a leading retailer of musical instruments, lessons, repairs and rentals in the U.S. With more than 290 stores across the U.S. and one of the top direct sales websites in the industry, Guitar Center has helped people make music for more than 50 years. Guitar Center also provides customers with various musician-based services, including Guitar Center Lessons, where musicians of all ages and skill levels can learn to play a variety of instruments in many music genres; GC Repairs, an on-site maintenance and repairs service; and GC Rentals, a program offering easy rentals of instruments and other sound reinforcement gear. Additionally, Guitar Center’s sister brands include Music & Arts, which operates more than 150 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors and students, and Musician’s Friend, a leading direct marketer of musical instruments in the United States.