Aug. 24, 2026

Manager of Music Retail Operations

Music & Arts Portland, Oregon

Position Overview:

The Manager of Music Retail Operations is crucial to our team, ensuring seamless daily sales and operations while delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor the sales team, providing coaching and support to help achieve sales goals. Monitor financial metrics, inventory, and performance statistics to drive store success. Ensure that all products are readily available for purchase and presented attractively. Oversee payroll management, recruitment, hiring, and training of retail employees. Manage daily operational tasks related to institutional sales and rental services for assigned accounts. Advocate for the Music & Arts lesson program and support instructors. Deliver outstanding customer service to every visitor. Perform additional tasks as assigned by management. Why Join Us at Music & Arts?
At Music & Arts, we celebrate our employees' passion for music, offering gig leave to pursue your musical endeavors while ensuring job security. Our benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K with company match, mental health support, generous paid time off, employee discounts, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

A Bit About Us:
Music & Arts is dedicated to fostering creativity and music appreciation. We encourage our team members to express their unique musical styles, striving to create lifelong musicians. Our mission is to enable everyone to experience the joy of playing an instrument, with a commitment to respect, integrity, and passion.

Initially founded in a modest home in Bethesda, MD, by Benjamin O'Brien in 1952, Music & Arts began by offering printed music and lessons. Over the years, we have expanded across the nation and merged with other music retailers, becoming the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Now part of Guitar Center, we operate over 225 retail stores, 200 educational representatives, and 250 affiliate locations.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. 2 years of relevant work experience. Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years of retail experience. Background in music or a passion for music. Music & Arts is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring fair and equitable employment opportunities for all candidates. We stand against discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on legitimate job-related criteria.

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