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Sr. Manager, Customer Service NEW

Guitar Center Inc

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 3 days ago

    Highlights

    Partner with Technology and Analytics teams to implement AI-enabled tools (such as virtual assistants, agent assist, and sentiment analytics) that enhance service quality and efficiency. Collaborate with eCommerce, Stores, Merchandising, and Supply Chain to proactively address customer-impacting issues (inventory, fulfillment, returns, repairs).

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    LocationKansas City, MO
    IndustryRetail
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1964
    Websitehttps://www.guitarcenter.com/pages/careers

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    Sr. Manager, Customer Service

    Job ID: 34503

    Job Type: Full-time

    Location: Kansas City, MO

    Date Posted: Sep 2, 2026

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    Job Description

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Customer Experience & Service Strategy

    • Partner with CSC leadership to define and execute customer service strategies that support loyalty, retention, and brand reputation.
    • Lead multiple customer service teams, including Supervisors/Team Leads and frontline agents, to deliver world-class service.
    • Establish clear service standards around first contact resolution, handle time, quality, and customer satisfaction.
    • Own the service escalation framework, ensuring timely and effective resolution of complex issues and VIP cases.
    • Championing a customer-first culture grounded in empathy, active listening, and problem solving.

    Operational Excellence

    • Oversee day-to-day service operations including staffing, schedule adherence, real-time management, and workflow design.
    • Partner with Workforce Management to forecast volume, plan coverage, and optimize schedules across phone, email, chat, and social channels.
    • Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to customer service and complaint handling.
    • Continuously review and refine processes to remove friction, reduce repeat contacts, and drive efficiency.

    Quality, Training & Knowledge Management

    • Own or co-own Quality Assurance programs, including calibration sessions, call/chat monitoring, and scoring frameworks.
    • Partner with Training and Knowledge Management teams to ensure agents have up-to-date resources, product information, and playbooks.
    • Identify skills and knowledge gaps; build targeted development plans and training interventions.
    • Use coaching, side-by-sides, and feedback loops to elevate service skills, de-escalation, and problem resolution.

    Analytics & Continuous Improvement

    • Monitor and analyze key metrics such as CSAT, NPS, FCR, AHT, contact volume, and escalation rates.
    • Leverage data and customer feedback to prioritize improvements in policies, processes, and tools.
    • Partner with Technology and Analytics teams to implement AI-enabled tools (such as virtual assistants, agent assist, and sentiment analytics) that enhance service quality and efficiency.
    • Run pilots and continuous improvement initiatives using structured methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, process mapping).

    Cross-functional Collaboration

    • Collaborate with eCommerce, Stores, Merchandising, and Supply Chain to proactively address customer-impacting issues (inventory, fulfillment, returns, repairs).
    • Provide customer insights and trends to influence policy changes, product improvements, and end-to-end journey design.
    • Partner with Marketing and Loyalty teams to support service aspects of campaigns, events, and membership programs.

    Additional Responsibilities

    • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

    MINIMUM Requirements & Special ATTRIBUTES:

    • Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Operations, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
    • 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in a contact center or customer service environment, including 3+ years leading supervisors or managers.
    • Proven track record of improving customer satisfaction, first contact resolution, and overall service performance.
    • Deep understanding of contact center service operations, including multi-channel support, workforce management, and quality assurance.
    • Experience with CRM systems, contact center platforms, and knowledge management tools.
    • Familiarity with AI-driven and automation tools (e.g., chatbots, agent assist, sentiment analysis) and how they support customer service outcomes.
    • Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and de-escalation skills; comfortable handling executive-level escalations.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable improvements.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change and build an engaged, customer-focused culture.

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    About Company

    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.

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