District Sales Manager Pacific Northwest (Seattle metro)

The Guitar Center Company

$82K — $90K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience
  • Valid state driver's license and automotive insurance
  • 7 years of relevant work experience in retail
  • 3 years of experience in team leadership
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • 5+ years of retail store management experience

Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate sales and services to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Support retail stores in maintaining high merchandising standards
  • Monitor reports to forecast sales, margin, and expenses
  • Recruit and select associates for various positions
  • Provide coaching and performance evaluations to associates
  • Develop district managers and associates in a collaborative environment
  • Resolve customer complaints and handle disputes effectively

Benefits

  • Company vehicle provided
  • Unique gig leave for employees who are musicians
  • Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Mental health support available
  • Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation time
  • Employee discount program and tuition reimbursement options
Full Job Description
The District Sales Manager is responsible for delivering a fantastic experience for customers and associates while achieving the financial results. A District Manager sets out to inspire and develop the future leaders of the organization while setting clear expectations. To be successful in this role, they will need to create a productive working atmosphere in our stores.

This position services 12 stores throughout the PNW. This is a remote position in the district. Travel to stores is required.

Essential Functions (not all inclusive):
  • Direct and coordinate activities involving sales and services while focusing on delivering an exceptional customer experience
  • Support and lead retail stores to execute high level of merchandising standards
  • Monitor reports to forecast sales, margin and expenses; develop effective ways to fill gaps in performance.
  • Recruit, interview, select, hire, and promote associates
  • Provide guidance and direction and coaching to associates to help improve, including setting performance standards, monitoring performance, and conducting performance evaluations
  • Oversee and develop district, managers, and associates while creating a highly collaborative environment built on passion, respect, and integrity
  • Handle complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others
  • Perform other related duties as required

Tojoin our band, you'll need the following experience:

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, or equivalent experience
  • Valid state driver's license and automotive insurance.
  • 7 years of relevant work experience with in-depth knowledge of retail business processes
  • 3 years of experience leading teams
  • Skilled proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • 5+ years' experience in retail store management

Why Music & Arts? Here's just some of the rewards:

Pay Rate: $82,000 - $90,000 annually plus bonus depending on location, background, and experience.
This position also includes a company vehicle.
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! Music & Arts 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 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.

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