Music Retail Ops Leader: Drive Merchandising & Growth

Guitar Center Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Mental health support

Paid sick/holiday/vacation

Employee discount program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Guitar Center is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the team responsible for receiving, stocking, and merchandising merchandise to planogram standards. You will foster a culture of integrity, inclusion, and musical passion while driving store performance.

Successful candidates will have 3+ years in retail or warehouse ops, strong leadership, and excellent communication. This role requires weekend/evening availability and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs in a loud environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant work experience in retail or warehouse settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid state driver’s license and automotive insurance.
• Able to work in a loud environment for 5–8 hours.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Store Manager to achieve EBITDA, sales, and margin goals.
• Ensure proper staffing and training of operations associates.
• Oversee shipping/receiving of gear and store items.
• Maintain warehouse organization and stock; uphold planograms.
• Manage loss prevention, safety, inventory control, and reporting.
• Conduct weekly signage and pricing audits to ensure planogram compliance.
• Lead in-store operations in manager’s absence and open/close the store.

Skills

Delegation

Initiative

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Performance management

Technology skills

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Guitar Center is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the team responsible for receiving, stocking, and merchandising merchandise to planogram standards. You will foster a culture of integrity, inclusion, and musical passion while driving store performance.

Successful candidates will have 3+ years in retail or warehouse ops, strong leadership, and excellent communication. This role requires weekend/evening availability and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs in a loud environment.