Business Development, Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Logistics, Music, Rentals, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Salesforce.com, School Buildings, Secondary School, Territory Development, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Mobile, AL
POSTED
1 day ago
The Business Development Sales Specialist (Education Account Manager) builds relationships with schools from grade school to high school to support music programs. They serve as the primary contact, fostering educator partnerships, driving rental, repair, and product growth, and expanding program adoption. Key duties include establishing trust-based relationships, conducting outreach, developing territory plans, managing pipeline via Salesforce, and collaborating with stores and logistics teams. They support local events, promote store resources, and ensure timely resolution of educator needs. The role requires strong communication, relationship-building, travel ability, and CRM proficiency. Preferred candidates have experience with educators or school districts, bilingual skills, and music background. Offers include salary, commission, a company vehicle, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
About the Company
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Guitar Center
Guitar Center is a leading retailer of musical instruments, lessons, repairs and rentals in the U.S. With more than 290 stores across the U.S. and one of the top direct sales websites in the industry, Guitar Center has helped people make music for more than 50 years. Guitar Center also provides customers with various musician-based services, including Guitar Center Lessons, where musicians of all ages and skill levels can learn to play a variety of instruments in many music genres; GC Repairs, an on-site maintenance and repairs service; and GC Rentals, a program offering easy rentals of instruments and other sound reinforcement gear. Additionally, Guitar Center’s sister brands include Music & Arts, which operates more than 150 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors and students, and Musician’s Friend, a leading direct marketer of musical instruments in the United States.