Sam Ash Music Stores jobs in Los Angeles, CA - 56 jobs

The Merchandise Planner leads the financial and inventory strategy for a category or set of subcategories, in collaboration with the category managers, across all channels and brands. The Planner ensures that item level forecasts and supply strategies drive sales, margin and turn to meet financial goals. The Planner manages an inventory analyst and builds entry level talent to become future leaders. They will be a student of their business looking to maximize opportunities, manage product life cycle in conjunction with merchants to avoid aging and liable product. They will ensure best in class in-stocks online and in store and will perform regular SKU rationalization. They will monitor order flow to stay on time and on budget. They will be critical to the Open to Buy process. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following: Reviews item level forecasts and order proposals to drive sales and GMROI Control purchase order activity to maximize sales and stay on budget Collaborate with merchants to drive key market share events and promotions across channels with accurate sales and supply forecasts. Provides roll up of forecasts and purchases to contribute to in season planning process and the open to buy. Creates Omni channel strategy to drive sales, margin and turn for a complex retailer with stores, multiple websites and call centers for subcategories and key items. Maintains the planning system with accurate parameters to improve forecast accuracy, receipt flow and performance of algorithms. Manages and develops Inventory Analyst to resolve purchase order dates, shortages, overages and problem shipment resolution and e-commerce backorders. Prepares them for future career at GC. Supports Director of planning in building assortment parameters for a subcategory to balance customer needs by segment, price point and ensuring powerful presentations. Additional duties as assigned.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Manager, Product Development will drive the creation, execution, and delivery of product development initiatives within a defined brand. Reporting to the Director, Product Development, this role is responsible for managing product lifecycles from concept through production, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and cost targets. The Manager will collaborate closely with design/engineering resources and commercial partners to bring consumer-relevant products to market. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Product Development Execution: Manage day-to-day product development activities from concept through mass production, ensuring products meet design intent, quality standards, and business requirements. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Merchandising and Planning teams to align on specifications, sourcing, cost, and delivery goals. Product Concept Development: Partner with the cross functional team to ideate and develop new product opportunities based on consumer and market insights. Consumer Insights: Support product validation by incorporating user testing feedback into design improvements and final product specifications. Project Management: Develop and maintain project timelines, track budgets, and coordinate deliverables to ensure on-time and on-cost product launches. Product Standards: Monitor performance targets and collaborate with testing/quality teams to validate durability, reliability, and experience benchmarks. Cost Management: Track product cost structures, support cost optimization efforts, and partner with sourcing on value engineering opportunities. Category Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product category trends, materials, and technical details to support development and cross-functional decision-making. Post-Purchase Support: Contribute to the creation of product documentation, troubleshooting guides, and FAQs to enhance customer experience. Culture & Collaboration: Model teamwork, problem-solving, and respectful communication, contributing to a positive and high-performance culture.

Pay Rate: $16.50/hr - $19.90/hr Non-Teaching Rate and up to $29.70/hr Total Teaching Rate depending 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 with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations. With over 300 stores across the nation, Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our customers and employees to find their own unique 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. Why Guitar Center? You should love where you work. That means competitive pay, health coverage, and a 401(k). It means a culture of inclusivity and belonging. But there's more… If you booked that big tour, we've got you covered - take advantage of our Gig Leave program. And let's not forget the discounts you will receive anytime you purchase gear as an associate. We'll put money toward your continued education and ensure you have mental health access and support. You'll enjoy a few perks. Including free gifts and travel discounts. We believe that our benefits should be inclusive. You will have access to fertility support and specific offerings for our Trans community. As a Music Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching music lessons to students according to the Guitar Center Lessons curriculum. You will work to increase student count ensuring each student continues to grow, develop, and enjoys playing music all while nurturing our culture of integrity, inclusion, musical passion, and respect. If you... embody a Customer First mindset and want to provide an excellent Customer experience, this is the place for you! Interested in teaching music? If you do not meet every requirement listed in this job description and are still interested, please apply anyway! We are focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce and we'd like to speak to you! As a Music Teacher, you will impact: Store Culture & Excellence: Partner with store Lessons Lead to schedule and retain student headcount based off the needs of the community Teach students utilizing the Guitar Center Lessons Curriculum Assist with Customer service as needed, helping to build and maintain long term students by creating a great experience Additional duties as assigned Student & Parent Partnership: Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's Music Teacher Communicate with students and/or parents of students on progress of each student Share students and/or parents' goals and progress frequently

Job Title: Business Intelligence Analyst Location: Hybrid (Westlake Village Corporate HQ) or remote in any of the following states: IL, CA, WA, MO, AZ, TX, FL, OR, IN, MD, CO, VA, NC. Reports To: Senior Manager, Data Science & Analytics About the Role: At Guitar Center, the Data Team is deploying data to inform and empower the company with insight, to drive customer success and business value. We are looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst to help advance that vision as part of the Business Intelligence team, which is part of the larger central Data Organization. You will work with stakeholders and data peers to create a vibrant ecosystem that enables data self-service across the company. This is a chance to affect millions of musicians at the United States' largest musical retailer, and your success as part of a world-class analytics organization will make a visible impact. Responsibilities: BI Development & Dashboard Delivery Build, migrate, and maintain dashboards in Omni. Develop reusable data components within Omni's data layer to support consistent and scalable reporting. Apply data visualization, storytelling, and UX best practices to create intuitive and effective dashboards. Optimize queries, dashboards, and data models within Omni to ensure acceptable performance and usability. Data Governance & Collaboration Help maintain a trusted BI reporting layer by ensuring consistent use of source-of-truth metrics and definitions across dashboards. Identify and help resolve data quality issues or metric discrepancies, partnering with data engineering and business teams when needed. Help maintain BI governance within Omni, including proper permissions and review processes. Partner with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and translate data into clear, actionable insights. Provide basic training, documentation, and support to encourage the adoption of BI tools and dashboards.

Pay Rate: $16.50/hr - $29.85/hr plus commission depending 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 with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations. 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 Repair Tech (Guitar), you will provide perform maintenance and repair services on customer-owned instruments and to assist in maintenance of specific store inventory, continually building and increasing the business through great customer experience and quality work. A few special characteristics that make our Repair Technicians 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. Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & 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. Able to develop knowledge and skills including product, store operations, sales and leadership. Selling: Able to work through GC certification program to gain a base understanding of products and sales techniques. Training: Able to effectively train learners and communicate info and techniques so that they are retained. As our Repair Technician, you will: Interact with customers, ensuring a positive customer experience Service customer-owned instruments with a high level of craftsmanship Maintain store owned gear, as requested Complete warranty repair work Additional duties as assigned 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.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following: Provide support for the stores with all inventory needs and requests, including but not limited to multi-channel issues, researching sales ticket issues, missing and overages in gear, etc. Oversee, maintain, research and resolve all inventory issues Daily and year-end accounting Additional duties as assigned

Key Responsibilities: We are seeking entrepreneurial and analytical candidates for a Merchandising Assistant. You will join our dynamic merchandising team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting product creation, managing digital assets, and ensuring accurate data entry for product information, pricing, and marketing copy. This position is essential for maintaining the integrity of our product database and enhancing our merchandising efforts. The candidate will develop strong retail and merchandising skills and grow into a career in merchandising and planning. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following: Participate in the development of a successful merchandising strategy for select categories in the musical instruments industry. Manages the product information system for all new launches and existing product. Monitors and ensures product workflow for digital assets and copy to assist in the go to market process. Organize and manage web samples for timely turn-ins Analyze and develop weekly reports that reflect category and item selling and margin trends. Assists in the management of vendor communications. Assist in the creation and editing of product descriptions, and marketing assets Accurately maintain the pricing for all products

PURPOSE OF THE JOB The PIM Coordinator is an entry-level position at Guitar Center primarily responsible for entry and maintenance of item data in our enterprise Product Information Management (PIM) system and the subsequent validation of item data in our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. When entering item data into the PIM system, the PIM Coordinator is responsible for reviewing the completeness of item information required to update existing item records and to create new products. Tasks involve extensive use of email, direct messages, and spreadsheets for managing and maintaining item data, evaluating data integrity on data governance reports, and identifying and resolving system issues and errors caused by incomplete or invalid item data. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES Enters product and SKU data into the PIM system through manual data entry or by importing data on spreadsheets while ensuring data quality and completeness. Researches and resolves update failures or system errors generated during the entry process. Helps troubleshoot, identify and fix system issues caused by incorrect or incomplete data. Assists category management, inventory and other enterprise teams with data integrity and governance, utilizing SOP guides and exception reports to facilitate and ensure data quality. Responds to all PIM-related inter-departmental correspondence with a sense of urgency. Processes all tickets and requests that meet PIM guidelines. Meets or exceeds service level goals to complete tickets and process requests on-time. Covers tasks normally assigned to other PIM Coordinators when they are out of office. Handles additional duties as assigned.

Pay Rate: $18.05 - $24.23/hr. depending on location, 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 with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations. 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 Facilities Associate, responsible for the daily corporate Shipping & Receiving and neatness including serving as an initial contact for all Support Center employees. A few special characteristics that make our Facilities Associate successful: Collaboration: Able to develop cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties. Able to build relationships with others by offering help and providing suggestions for improvement. Customer Focus: Ability to meet the expectations and requirements of all customers and acts with customers in mind. Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and gain their trust and respect. Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and follow through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. Able to take positive, innovative action without being requested to do so. Driven to create appropriate solutions in alignment with top line customer requirements and department business goals. Interpersonal Communication: Able to communicate through various means (verbal, written, and presentation) with diverse individuals. Able to interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a clear, concise, Organizational Skills: Able to utilize time, energy, and resources to manage priorities independently such as projects, stay on track, and achieve goals. Able to establish a systematic course of action to achieve an objective in a timely manner. Able to multitask and pay strong attention to detail in a fast-paced & high-urgency environment. Technology Skills: Able to navigate and learn new technology systems, equipment, and computer programs needed to fulfill communication, customer service, and business needs & expectations. As our Facilities Associate, you will get to: Perform general shipping & receiving duties by accepting freight, sorting mail, and delivering internal packages. Delivery of inter-office mail daily to our onsite customers. Resolve shipping/receiving related requests/issues. Communicate verbally and electronically with core associates. Ensure neatness and organization of office space, loading dock, and warehouse. Assist Facilities team with office moves/set ups, including ordering, arranging, moving, and assembling furniture, including general office related requests and potential repairs, (i.e., hanging pictures and whiteboards, organizing storage areas). Maintain adequate Federal Express/UPS and mailing supplies and ensure available postage and distribute mail and packages to personnel daily. Maintain all office equipment such as copiers, copy paper restocking, manage document shred bins and postage machines. Additional duties as assigned.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Senior Manager, Event Activations is responsible for leading Guitar Center's experiential marketing initiatives-from concept to execution-designed to grow brand affinity, customer acquisition, and omnichannel engagement. This role oversees national event activations, large-scale contests, and in-store events that uniquely bring the Guitar Center brand to life. Through hands-on clinics, expert-led workshops, live performances, national contests, and exclusive meet-and-greets with top artists, we'll transform our stores and offsite activations into vibrant community hubs for musicians of all levels. These experiences will be shaped by a highly creative, detail-obsessed events leader-someone who can imagine immersive moments, flawlessly plan every logistical touchpoint, and elevate each activation into a memorable, brand-defining experience. Responsibilities Lead National Brand Activation Strategy & Execution Own the strategy, ideation, and end-to-end execution of Guitar Center's most impactful brand-building initiatives across multiple event categories, including: In-Store Community Experiences Co-design national programming framework for in-store clinics, masterclasses, gear workshops, expert demos, and community-building events that inspire musicians of all levels. Create immersive concepts that bring the Guitar Center brand to life inside our retail spaces while driving traffic, engagement, and local customer acquisition. Artist Appearances & Performances Lead planning and execution for artist meet-and-greets, performances, product launch events, and talent-driven activations. Collaborate closely with Artist Relations, vendor partners, and internal stakeholders to secure talent, develop compelling programming, and ensure seamless onsite management. Festival, Concert & Cultural Activations Oversee Guitar Center's presence at major music festivals, concerts, and culturally relevant events-from footprint design and experiential builds to staffing, logistics, and cross-channel amplification. National Contests & Large-Scale Programs Own execution for nationwide contests, competitions, and talent discovery initiatives that generate brand affinity and broad consumer reach. Integrated Promotion & Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Marketing, Social, Content, Stores, E-Commerce, PR, and vendor partners to ensure every activation is supported by cohesive omnichannel promotion. Manage Major Retail & Vendor Event Programs Drive execution of retail-facing brand events including: Store Grand Openings and re-openings Category-specific events and campaigns Vendor activations, workshops, masterclasses, artist performances, and new product launches Own Planning, Measurement & Budget Management Build and maintain the national event calendar aligned with brand and business objectives. Lead annual planning for events, including forecasting needs, budget development, and resource requirements. Track, analyze, and report performance across KPIs (sales, traffic, impressions, engagement, new customers, ROI). Continuously optimize programs based on insights and data-driven recommendations. Cross-functional & Talent Collaboration Partner with Content, PR & Social teams to ensure event storytelling and amplification across channels. Engage the Artist Relations team and MI vendor partners to secure aligned talent and ensure seamless talent management during events. Oversee project management for all major activations, including timelines, playbooks, deliverables, and cross-team communication. Continuous Innovation Stay attuned to cultural trends, festival landscapes, and experiential marketing innovations. Recommend new approaches that push the brand forward and improve event effectiveness. Additional duties as assigned

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. 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. The District Manager is responsible for the overall retail operations within an assigned territory or district, providing leadership and vision to ensure all aspects of the retail business are performed as expected and an incredible experience is created for all associates and customers. We are looking for a strategic business leader with a demonstrated track record of success in retail operations and field leadership. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES * Achieving EBITDA and revenue targets for the district, inclusive of merchandise retail, lessons, repairs, and rental areas * Manage and execute labor initiatives within budget * Ensure merchandising initiatives are executed within program designs including (but not limited to): * GOLD Standard * GOLD Card * EHOTH * Planograms * Track customer service (OSAT) responses and look for opportunities to improve * Work with national Services teams to ensure areas are achieving targeted goals * Hire, develop, and train store managers and store manager candidates. As well, provide guidance and input on all other positions within retail operations that supports the Guitar Center Employer of Choice initiative * P&L management/accountability for a given district * Resolve any conflicts within the district * Additional duties as assigned. Successful candidates will have the following mix of required and desired experience: * Bachelor's Degree (or 4 years of equivalent work experience) * Valid state driver's license and automotive insurance * 6 years of relevant work experience (in addition to degree or years of previous experience) operating in a complex, fast-paced work environment * 5 years of experience leading teams within a retail store * Intermediate knowledge of retail/music instrument industry operations is preferred * Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) * Advanced understanding of Guitar Center retail systems and processes is preferred About Guitar Center Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to craft lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion. Why join us? With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music. Love this gig and want to apply? Send your resume and cover letter today along with salary expectations! 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 jobrelated 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 sending an email to ***************************.

Assistant Category Manager (Omni) The purpose of this job is to manage the in-store and online assortment of a given category for all Guitar Center Retail locations and websites, including product assortment, sales and margin, store clustering, inventory levels, promotions, vendor relationships, and category analysis. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following: Assortment selection and planning to specific sales, margin, and inventory goals Managing vendor relationships including negotiating pricing, delivery time, and payment terms Coordinating product launches across retail, catalog, and web properties Promotional, clearance, and markdown pricing Work with vendors to develop exclusive products for sale through retail and online outlets Developing promotional opportunities with vendors to increase revenue Coordinate everyday marketing efforts with Visual Merchandising, Digital Marketing and Print advertising to drive overall success Monitor and report on competitor price, promotion, assortment, and presentation tactics Perform weekly, monthly, and quarterly category analysis and external market analysis Project future sales velocity based on market and product category trends Analyzing consumer purchasing behavior and merchandise according to consumer purchasing trends Additional duties as assigned. About Guitar Center The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates 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 putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion. The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast. E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.

Pay Rate: $16.75/hr - $29.60/hr depending 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 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 Operations Associate, you will be responsible shipping and receiving stock/shipments, administer daily tasks, and ensure product is merchandised for the customer to have a great experience in our stores. A few special characteristics that make our Operations Associates successful: Collaboration: Able to develop cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties. Good team player, able to build good working relationships with others. 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. Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & 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. Interested in learning about the entire business. Organizational Skills: Able to utilize time, 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 thoroughly in a timely manner. Able to protect assets and people by learning and implementing protocols and complying with guidelines. Technology Skills: Able to navigate and learn new technology and retail systems, equipment, and computer programs needed to fulfill communication, customer service, and business needs & expectations. As our Operations Associate, you will: Tasks related to inventory control Shipping and receiving of gear and other items Cycle Counting of Inventory (preparation and execution) Stocking and merchandising to a planogram Printing and placing of signage and price signs (POP) Cash Handling Shrink awareness and control Additional duties as assigned

We are focused on bringing the power of technology to customize solutions in sound and sight to creating new experiences in the fields of personalized studios, concert venues, educational institutions public and private, and houses of worship, we design and install custom audiovisual systems that exceed expectations. Are you a high-performing AV Sales Professional looking to embark on a journey to propel your career to the next level? If so, then consider joining the GC Pro sales team who sell business-to-business audio visual solutions to a broad scope of customers. Position Summary: GC Pro Logistic Coordinator In this role, you will coordinate the operational and sales process for the GC Professional division, facilitating the order entry through delivery of goods and services to clients for their assigned GC Pro Account Managers to achieve operational and sales goals. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following: Provide day-to-day support to Account Managers with regard to product, support materials, and special orders. Offer guidance on process and protocol regarding proper order management Answer incoming sales calls and routing to them to the appropriate GC Pro staff with detailed information. Track PO numbers and shipping information, confirming all aspects of the order are entered and processed correctly. Locate in-store stock and create layaways. File and organize of client and vendor purchase orders. Coordinate all aspects of a GC Pro order from the time an Account Manager conforms a quote to the delivery of all goods and services to the client Communicate professionally in person and on the telephone with customers, retail store personnel, GC Pro team, and corporate personnel. Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned. About the Guitar Center Company The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates 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 putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion. The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290+ stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast. E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220+ stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.

Job Title: Software Engineer Reports to: Director of Innovation About the Role: We're hiring a Full Stack Software Engineer to help build and evolve enterprise-scale, customer-facing applications with rich, session-managed user experiences. This role spans frontend and backend systems, focusing on reliability, correctness, performance, and maintainability in complex, stateful workflows. You'll contribute to platforms that incorporate AI-assisted capabilities such as search, personalization, and intelligent assistants, helping users navigate, discover, and interact with sophisticated application experiences. This is a hands-on engineering role with meaningful ownership and long-term impact. What You'll Do: Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications using TypeScript Develop and support session-managed, customer-facing experiences with complex state and workflows Build backend services and APIs using Node.js and frameworks such as NestJS Implement modern frontend experiences using React or Next.js Integrate AI-assisted features (e.g., search, recommendations, assistants) into frontend and backend systems Build and maintain search functionality using OpenSearch or Elasticsearch Work with vector or semantic search pipelines to improve relevance and discovery Ensure data consistency, session integrity, and performance across distributed systems Write clean, well-tested, maintainable code aligned with engineering best practices Debug and resolve issues across client, server, and production environments Collaborate closely with product, design, and data teams to deliver intuitive, reliable experiences Participate in code reviews and contribute to shared engineering standards and practices

Staff Accountant The purpose of this job is to assist in the month-end closing process. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following: Assist with the monthly close process and with the preparation and analysis of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information Prepare journal entries and accruals, both recurring and non-recurring Monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts Bank Reconciliations Preparation of supporting documentation for financial statements Preparation of monthly/quarterly reports for management Research and provide conclusions on technical accounting issues Prepare other ad hoc reports as required Additional duties as assigned.

The Manager, Innovation supports the Director of Innovation in driving the development and execution of new product initiatives that fuel growth and strengthen the company's competitive edge. This role plays a critical part in identifying emerging opportunities, translating consumer insights into actionable product concepts, and supporting the innovation pipeline from idea to market readiness. Working cross-functionally with teams in Sourcing, Merchandising, Marketing, and Consumer Insights, the Manager will help bring forward-thinking ideas to life while ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Innovation Execution: Support the end-to-end development of new product concepts and initiatives, from ideation and concept validation through to early-stage development and handoff to execution teams. Consumer Insight Application: Use consumer data, trend research, and market analysis to identify unmet needs and guide product direction. Translate insights into compelling value propositions and concept briefs. Opportunity Assessment: Conduct initial market and competitive assessments to vet new product opportunities and inform prioritization decisions. Product Concepting: Develop early product concepts, specs, and creative briefs, incorporating new materials, designs, and technologies that align with brand positioning and consumer demand. UI/UX/ID Leadership: Support ideation and development teams with concepts, direction and design reviews for Industrial Design, User Interaction and User Interfaces, including hardware, display-based and app-based interfaces and operation. Business Case Support: Assist in financial modeling for new concepts, including initial forecasting, cost estimates, and scenario planning to evaluate business impact.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sourcing, Product Development, and Merchandising to ensure innovation concepts are feasible, scalable, and aligned with operational capabilities. Trend & Market Tracking: Continuously monitor cultural, market, and consumer trends to inform innovation roadmaps and identify whitespace opportunities. Translate competitive landscape and feature analysis into actionable insights Voice of the Customer: Advocate for customer needs throughout the development process, ensuring new products deliver meaningful and relevant value. Innovation Process Improvement: Support the enhancement of innovation frameworks, tools, and workflows that increase speed, clarity, and collaboration. Implement use of AI where feasible. Facilitate design-thinking workshops, user-testing to optimize opportunities. Stakeholder Communication: Prepare presentations and materials to communicate innovation opportunities, project status, and insights to leadership and cross-functional partners. Team Collaboration: Mentor and guide junior team members or cross-functional contributors, fostering a culture of creativity, accountability, and collaboration.

Sourcing & Procurement Analyst, Sr. The Sourcing and Procurement Analyst will be responsible for providing analytical, internal, and customer-facing support to the Indirect Procurement and Accounts Payable functions (Procure to Pay process). This person brings a team player mentality. They are responsible for daily administrative and data entry related to vendor enablement, systems reporting, and support. They provide backup to the Sourcing, Procurement & Accounts Payable teams. They will be responsible for initial training and primary support for Basware system users, gathering and analyzing data as well as providing procurement analyses on monthly, quarterly, and annual spend. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following: Training, Process Improvement, and Development : Leads monthly or bimonthly training and introductory demos on the P2P function Works with Sr. Manager of Procurement and AP to maintain P2P training materials Along with Sr. AP Analyst, provides Sr. Manager of Procurement and AP quarterly and annual reports on indirect procurement spend with data-driven, fact-based results and recommendations Provides feedback and recommendations to the Senior Manager, Expense Procure to Pay regarding changes to achieve continuous improvement in process and optimization of the P2P system Identifies procedure and process simplification, reduction, or elimination opportunities to support the enterprise Expense P2P function and drive user adoption more effectively Cross-trains with diverse teams under the Sourcing and Procurement organization to build capability with the different systems & document training knowledge Procure to Pay Process (P2P) Support : Expedite Purchase Order creation with requisite End-users or teams Address recurring user errors and guide users to perform the correct P2P functions Review off-catalog Order Requests (requisitions) for errors and compliance Complete or crosscheck system setup for vendors to ensure correct data compliance With manager's approval, supports AP function by receiving on behalf of end-users or otherwise updating and researching Purchase Orders and Order Requests Sourcing Support & Backup : Maintains Docusign CLM contract management software Tracks and maintains signed contractual documents in Docusign Ensures all attributes are up to date for all contracts in the system Assists Director of Sourcing & Sourcing Managers with ongoing negotiations May be assigned negotiations for some contracts System Catalogs : Coordinate vendor catalog creation and oversee maintenance Provide quarterly or biannual PPV report regarding deltas in item or service costs Guide and work with all related stakeholders to complete catalog updates Research and detail opportunities for goods and services catalog creation Engage with stakeholders to obtain vendor contracts/pricing schedules Support sourcing managers to review catalog pricing and ensure consistency with contractual terms P2P System Support : Assist with troubleshooting and testing of system issues Act as initial vendor liaison to suppliers Coordinate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) & document findings Obtain quotes on changes to standardized office supply products as directed by management Manage the Order Request (OR) queue and identify aging ORs that need to be closed out or completed Additional duties as assigned.

Pay Rate: $16.50/hr - $29.85/hr plus commission depending 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 with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations. 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 Repair Tech (Guitar), you will provide perform maintenance and repair services on customer-owned instruments and to assist in maintenance of specific store inventory, continually building and increasing the business through great customer experience and quality work. A few special characteristics that make our Repair Technicians 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. Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & 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. Able to develop knowledge and skills including product, store operations, sales and leadership. Selling: Able to work through GC certification program to gain a base understanding of products and sales techniques. Training: Able to effectively train learners and communicate info and techniques so that they are retained. As our Repair Technician, you will: Interact with customers, ensuring a positive customer experience Service customer-owned instruments with a high level of craftsmanship Maintain store owned gear, as requested Complete warranty repair work Additional duties as assigned 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.