Job Requirements Sweetwater the nations 1 online retailer of pro audio equipment and music instruments is seeking to hire a Band & Orchestra Sales Manager to our growing Music Store team
Our Music Store at Sweetwater is booming and we are continuing a concerted push into the Band and Orchestra category. This is a very special unique and extraordinary opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth and expansion of the Band and Orchestra business. Working in close partnership with Music Store leadership Institutional Sales School Relationship Managers and Marketing this role plays a critical part in the growing awareness that Sweetwater is the most credible and trusted source for Band & Orchestra needs within in the country.
Success in this role means building a high-performing team developing future leaders and consistently delivering results that strengthen the organizations position as the most trusted Band & Orchestra resource in the country.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary in-store leader for all Band & Orchestra sales rental and repair activities with full accountability for annual revenue growth across the category
Lead rental-focused training initiatives and serve as the primary store representative for Rental Manager enhancements ensuring store needs and feedback are well represented
Own store coverage planning and ensure the team is properly staffed to support peak B&O sales rental and event activity
Provide on-the-floor support to sales team to drive team building and leadership growth
Develop salespeople to balance and maintain the highest quality of engagement and salesmanship Store Presentation and training
Evaluate team performance provide feedback one-on-one follow ups and work on performance and reviews
Outreach and travel to local and regional partners universities and institutions to grow Sweetwaters book of business
Qualifications
Strong leadership and business acumen
Stellar verbal and written communication skills
Dedication to top-notch customer service
Previous experience in B&O retail and rental operations
Five or more years of retail sales management
Undergraduate in a Music or Music Tech program preferred
Sweetwater Ideal" Team-Player
WOWs The Customer- You possess a deep passion and desire for creating amazing customer & colleague experiences
Gets Things Done- You have agreat work ethicand move through tasks with a sense of urgency
Obsesses over the Details- You are committed to paying attention to the details
DrivesContinuous Improvement- You are always focusing on effective and efficient work and ways to get better
Develops the Future- You are committed to the pursuit of growing personally & professionally and have a focus on bringing your colleagues along in that journey
We function best as a unified team so relocation to our state-of-the-art campus in Fort Wayne IN is required.
Interested and qualified candidates please apply. We look forward to exploring your FullTimeDream with Sweetwater
We are currently taking applications for full-time positions that will include evening and weekend shifts. This is a position that would require working on-site at our headquarters in Fort Wayne IN.
Sweetwaters culture is one that is built on the creation and celebration of music which unifies people from all walks of life. Our individual differences make Sweetwater stronger as a company and a better place to work. Having a truly diverse workforce allows us the opportunity to collectively respect learn and grow from each unique perspective and experience. We have welcomed thousands of employees and families who have joined the Sweetwater team from all over the nation and the world and we welcome you too to find out why we consider a career at Sweetwater the full-time dream.