Assistant Sales Manager

A Sales Manager for guitars must blend deep musical expertise with strategic business leadership to drive store performance and customer satisfaction. This profile demands a "musician-first" mindset where technical knowledge of instruments is as critical

Core Qualifications & Experience

• Industry Expertise: Typically requires 4–8 years of experience in sales or retail management, preferably within the Musical Instrument (MI) industry.

• Musical Background: Deep, professional-level knowledge of guitar technology, brands (e.g., Gibson, Taylor, Martin), amplifiers, and accessories. Being an active guitarist is often a key requirement for demonstrating products effectively.

• Education: A degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Music is often preferred, though equivalent professional experience is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Leadership: Motivating a high-performance sales crew to meet or exceed monthly targets through effective strategies and coaching.

• Training & Development: Acting as the "sales master" to train staff on both sales techniques (closing deals, pipeline management) and deep product knowledge.

• Customer Experience: Fostering a "customer-first" culture that turns the showroom into an engaging environment—often described as a "jam session" vibe.

• Operational Excellence: Managing inventory levels, labor schedules, and P&L (Profit and Loss) statements to ensure the store runs profitably.

• B2B & Relationship Management: Developing long-term relationships with local music stores, dealers, and individual professional clients.

Essential Skills

• Product Demonstration: The ability to clearly communicate value propositions and demonstrate the specific features of various guitars and accessories.

• Business Savvy: Proficiency in CRM software, inventory management systems (POS), and analyzing sales data to identify growth opportunities.

• Negotiation: Strong skills in preparing proposals and negotiating terms to secure profitable deals.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills for everything from "pep talks" for the team to professional data presentation for stakeholders

• It is a Full Time Sales / Business Development job for candidates with 3 - 6 years of experience.