GC Retail Operations Manager Store 410

Pay Rate: $2821/hr - $42.31/hr depending on background and experience.

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. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.

Why Guitar Center Heres just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leavetake 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 Vision401K 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 Manager you will be responsible for leading the team accountable for ensuring that merchandise is properly received properly stocked brought to the sales floor and merchandised according to planograms promotions and standards all while creating and nurturing our culture of integrity inclusion musical passion and respect.

A few special characteristics that make our Operations Managers successful :

• Delegation : Able to delegate both routine and significant tasks and decisions. Assesses employees readiness and ability and assigns tasks that are appropriate to their skill level. Follows up as needed and share both responsibility and accountability.
• 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.
• Interpersonal Communication : Able to communicate through various means (written and verbal) with diverse individuals including internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a clear concise positive and courteous manner. Able to demonstrate respect to others surroundings and self.
• 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.
• Performance Management: Able to lead manage and mentor others. Able to lead by example and develop the skills and capabilities of direct reports to ensure goals are met. Provides effective positive and constructive feedback.
• 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 Manager you will:

• Partner with the Store Manager and other members of the management team to achieve EBITDA sales and margin goals
• Ensure proper staffing levels within the department including hire and train the operations associates
• Assist in training all level of operations associates
• Shipping and receiving of gear and other store related items
• Warehouse organization and stocking and Maintenance of the facility
• Loss prevention and safety inventory management cash management and business reporting
• Conduct standardized signage/pricing audits on a weekly basis ensuring product is merchandised to planogram standards (including POP SKU and inventory integrity audits).
• Driving sales by acting manager in charge when necessary
• Opening and closing of the store
• Additional duties as assigned

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 calling 1 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to .

Requirements:

• 3 years of relevant work experience working in retail or in warehouse setting
• Valid state drivers license and automotive insurance.
• Intermediate proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
• Must be able to work in a loud environment for 5-8 hours.
• Must be able to work weekends holiday and evenings.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Preferences:

• Associates Degree
• Understanding of Guitar Center retail systems and processes

Required Experience:

Manager