Sam Ash Music Stores jobs in Los Angeles, CA - 53 jobs

We are looking for an awesome backend engineer to join our team! This person will extend our back-end system architecture and develop services that will scale to tens of millions of users. Qualifications Some things that we look for: Track record of delivering. What have you shipped recently? Ability to acquire new technical skills. Your past experiences can certainly help you at the start -- see the next section -- but it's your ability to learn that matters most to us Your ability to consider complex trade offs. Can you break down large problems into smaller ones and think through the implications of your decisions in the context of the complete system architecture? You should consider multiple approaches and be able to explain why you selected the one you implemented Attention to detail. You find the corner cases and make sure they're covered Sense of humor. We're very serious about building our product and company -- your stand-up routine won't get you hired -- but we believe a few moments of levity along the way makes everybody's lives better Experience that will help you hit the ground running with us: Implementing systems that leverage data stores that scale horizontally and understanding when a given data store provides an appropriate solution for a given problem Creating fault-tolerant systems that make the devops team happy to deploy your code Using Python to build web services. You don't have to know Python to join the team, but it'll help you get started Designing and implementing REST APIs Writing appropriate unit and functional tests to enable rapid iteration Working in a *nix environment Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

The Manager, Brand supports the Director of Brand in driving the growth, health, and performance of the company's brand portfolio. This role is responsible for executing brand strategies, managing category performance, and ensuring consistent brand positioning across products and channels. The Manager will work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, and Planning to execute go-to-market initiatives, monitor business results, and contribute to the brand's long-term success. This position is ideal for a collaborative, data-driven brand professional who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to bring brand strategies to life. Key Responsibilities Brand Strategy Execution: Implement brand strategies and category plans developed in partnership with the Director, ensuring alignment with company goals and market opportunities. Help to define and manage brand architecture and equity: measure brand health (awareness, preference, NPS) and recommend interventions to strengthen brand value. Drive social media channels and efforts to tell the stories of our brands and products in a compelling way. Portfolio & Product Management: Manage the product lifecycle within assigned categories - tracking performance, identifying optimization opportunities, and recommending product introductions, refreshes, or retirements based on data insights. Pricing & Positioning Support: Collaborate with Merchandising and Finance to support pricing strategies and value propositions that enhance competitiveness and profitability. Go-to-Market (GTM) Planning: Coordinate go-to-market activities for product launches and seasonal initiatives, ensuring consistent execution across Marketing, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams. Manage brand experience across channels (digital, social, retail, direct-to-consumer), ensuring coherence and compelling consumer engagement in each channel. Brand Storytelling: Partner with Marketing to ensure brand messaging, visuals, and campaigns reflect brand positioning and resonate with target audiences. Business Analysis: Monitor brand and product performance metrics (sales, margin, velocity, etc.), and provide actionable insights to guide strategic decisions. Consumer & Market Insight: Track market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive activity to inform brand and product recommendations. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with key stakeholders across Sourcing, Planning, and Creative to ensure cohesive execution of brand objectives and initiatives. Support regional/local brand execution in retail stores where applicable and engage with store leadership and high-performers to build and maintain brand presence and awareness Build and engage brand communities and customer advocacy programs (influencers, ambassadors, loyalty) to deepen brand-consumer connection Operational Excellence: Support process improvement across brand planning, reporting, and communication workflows to enhance efficiency and visibility. Team Partnership: Provide mentorship and support to coordinators or analysts on the brand team, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and accountability. Brand Stewardship: Act as a brand ambassador internally and externally, ensuring all touchpoints uphold brand integrity and voice. Strong storytelling ability and experience in partnering with Marketing teams to translate brand strategy into compelling consumer narratives across platforms and touchpoint

At Music & Arts, we provide the tools and support for you to focus on what matters most: teaching and inspiring students. With robust benefits, a commitment to innovation, and opportunities to grow your career, you'll find a rewarding and impactful role here. We are looking for educators who are not only skilled musicians but also dedicated to empowering learners. We believe that private lessons are the building blocks to a lifelong relationship with music. Our strong commitment to music education is fundamental to our business, and we work hard to find instructors who are experts in their instrument. We take care of all the administrative work so you can do what you do best: inspire learning and creating the next generation of musicians! What You'll Do: As a Music Teacher, you will create an engaging, supportive, and safe learning environment where students thrive. You will: Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. Build positive relationships with students and parents through regular communication, goal-setting, and progress updates. Partner with store teams to schedule lessons and encourage student retention. Share your musical expertise to inspire students and foster their growth.

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

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.

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.

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

As a Regional Talent Acquisition Manager for Retail, you will be responsible for attracting, sourcing, recruiting, and hiring top talent for our retail locations. You will collaborate closely with Regional, District, and Store Leadership and stakeholders to understand staffing needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, and ensure a seamless hiring process. This role requires a deep understanding of the retail industry, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with candidates and internal teams. You will be a culture champion in our Stores through hiring exceptional candidates that meet and/or exceed the cultural standards of our Stores and enterprise overall. You will also play a part in supporting Human Resources and Organizational Development with onboarding, engagement, and retention of Associates through talent management, training, and professional development programs. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following: Talent Acquisition Strategy Development: Think globally, act locally. Develop and implement recruitment strategies tailored to the specific needs of Retail Stores, considering factors such as community, location, seasonality, and business objectives. Get excited to know your business inside-out. This gives you the edge in connecting with top talent who will drive the company strategy and goals. Recruitment Marketing, Sourcing, and Attraction: Utilize various channels including job boards, paid media, social media, in-market networking, and employee referrals to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates. Partner with Director, Talent Acquisition to develop recruitment marketing strategies to ensure we connect with the right talent at the right time. Talent Community: Lead partnerships in the local community and colleges to build great relationships with talent ensuring we build our network and pipeline of top talent across all Stores functions. Help plan and support culture-related events that drive retention while also using external-facing culture events as a recruiting tool. Candidate Screening and Assessment: Review resumes, conduct interviews, and coordinate interviews with Retail Leadership to evaluate candidates' qualifications, skills, and fit with company culture. Collaboration with Hiring Managers: Be the consultative TA leader with hiring managers, HR, and OD to understand staffing needs, define job requirements, and hire to our success profile. Provide guidance and support throughout the selection process. Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive and impactful candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding. Act as a brand ambassador, promoting our company culture and values to prospective candidates. Offer Management and Onboarding: In partnership with Retail Leadership, extend offers to successful candidates, negotiate terms as necessary. Develop and facilitate the onboarding process in collaboration with Retail Leadership, HR, OD, and other relevant departments. Data Analysis and Reporting: Track recruitment metrics and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of TA efforts. Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance recruiting outcomes. Compliance and Best Practices: Stay informed about relevant employment laws and regulations, ensuring compliance with legal requirements throughout the recruitment process. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in Talent Acquisition.

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 ***************************.

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.

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.

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!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Director, Product Development will lead the creation, execution, and management of end-to-end product development strategies across a defined product category. This leader is accountable for delivering profitable, user-centric programs that align with brand and business objectives. The role involves deep collaboration with design, engineering, supply chain, quality, and commercial teams to ensure all products are delivered on time, on cost, and on spec. The Director will drive excellence in process, product, and people, ensuring team performance and product success throughout the development lifecycle. Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following: Product Strategy & Development Leadership: Drive the full lifecycle of product development-through mass production- ensuring continued portfolio growth and consumer relevance. Design & Engineering Management: Lead the design and development process, partnering with engineering and industrial design teams to deliver user-driven, innovative solutions. Consumer Testing: Work to establish consumer testing protocols, translating feedback into actionable design updates and final product specifications. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, Sourcing, Merchandising, and Supply Planning to ensure seamless product execution, sourcing alignment, and cost efficiency. Project Management Excellence: Oversee timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure on-time, on-cost execution, using strong organizational and communication skills to navigate challenges and keep projects on track. Performance Standards: Define and own product performance targets, working with quality and testing teams to establish and validate durability, reliability, and experience benchmarks. Category Expertise: Act as the go-to expert on product technical knowledge, answering questions and offering guidance to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership. Cost Management: Monitor and manage product cost structures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement cost rationalization initiatives. Post-Purchase Support: partner in the development of troubleshooting materials and FAQs to support exceptional post-purchase customer experiences. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing team (Intern through Manager level), providing coaching, development, and accountability to ensure product and professional success. Inspiration & Culture: Model positive and respectful collaboration to cultivate an environment that reflects the company's vision, values, and performance culture.

We are looking for an awesome backend engineer to join our team! This person will extend our back-end system architecture and develop services that will scale to tens of millions of users. Qualifications Some things that we look for: Track record of delivering. What have you shipped recently? Ability to acquire new technical skills. Your past experiences can certainly help you at the start -- see the next section -- but it's your ability to learn that matters most to us Your ability to consider complex trade offs. Can you break down large problems into smaller ones and think through the implications of your decisions in the context of the complete system architecture? You should consider multiple approaches and be able to explain why you selected the one you implemented Attention to detail. You find the corner cases and make sure they're covered Sense of humor. We're very serious about building our product and company -- your stand-up routine won't get you hired -- but we believe a few moments of levity along the way makes everybody's lives better Experience that will help you hit the ground running with us: Implementing systems that leverage data stores that scale horizontally and understanding when a given data store provides an appropriate solution for a given problem Creating fault-tolerant systems that make the devops team happy to deploy your code Using Python to build web services. You don't have to know Python to join the team, but it'll help you get started Designing and implementing REST APIs Writing appropriate unit and functional tests to enable rapid iteration Working in a *nix environment Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Pay Rate: $16.50/hr - $19.36/hr Non-Teaching Rate and up to $29.16/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

Pay Rate: $16.50/hr - $29.04/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.