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GC Pro Account Manager - Outside Sales (Hiring Multiple Locations - Chicago, St. Louis)
GC Pro
📍 Chicago, US
Full-time
Job description
<p><b></b> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: Arial , sans-serif;color: black;">We are focused on bringing the power of technology to customize solutions in sound and sight to creating new experiences in the fields of personalized studios, concert venues, educational institutions public and private, and houses of worship, we design and install custom audiovisual systems that exceed expectations.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;">Are you a high-performing AV Sales Professional looking to embark on a journey to propel your career to the next level?</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;">If so, then consider joining the GC Pro sales team who sell business-to-business audio visual solutions to a broad scope of customers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Position Summary: GC Pro Account Manager- Outside Sales</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;font-size: 10.0pt;">The purpose of the <strong>GC Pro Account Manager</strong> is to cultivate new business development opportunities, as well as build upon existing business relationships, by assessing and then promoting professional-level audio, video, and lighting products and services to solve client business needs. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Primary responsibilities are creating sales, orders, contracts for services.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">The Account Managers time should be spent in the field away from the stores or there office approx. 50% or greater generating new clients and nurturing existing clients.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Achieve sales targets while demonstrating the ability to create steady growth within a specific area or region of the country and supporting the needs of new and existing clients</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Create effective business plans for generating new sales leads. Follow-up and follow through with leads (self-generated) to achieve sales targets</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Business development, Client site visits, cold calling, Internet, and other ways to develop new business.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Continual learning of new products and services to best represent the company to potential clients.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Proactively acts to understand client needs and identify solutions and business opportunities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Partner with AVDG, Guitar Center retail locations, Support Center, Distribution Centers, and Contact Centers to best meet the needs of clients</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Create detailed reporting of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly activities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Additional duties as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong><em>Preferred qualifications:</em></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span>A/V Industry Veteran Preferred </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span>Existing book of business</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>About the Guitar Center Company</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;">The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;">The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290+ stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;">E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220+ stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>To</strong> <strong>join</strong> <strong>our</strong> <strong>band,</strong> <strong>you'll</strong> <strong>need</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>following</strong> <strong>experience:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Bachelor’s Degree (or 4 years of equivalent work experience), preferably in Business, Marketing, or related field.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">3 years of relevant work experience selling AV integration products/services with demonstrated ability to achieve specific sales targets.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">3 years of experience in a business-to-business and/or outside sales environment, preferably in the Audio, Visual, and Lighting arena (or commensurate) with a proven record of effective sales/operations management and a recognized presence within the market or territory.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Skilled acumen for business-to-business sales practices.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and other standard business applications.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Self-motivated, effective oral and written communication skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients and associates.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Good decision making and negotiation skills.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Competitive, high achiever.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Holds self-accountable for results.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">Work with a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;color: black;">A drive for personal and professional success.</span></li> </ul> <div> <p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>Why Guitar Center Company? Here's just some of the rewards:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;"><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> $50,000 - $65,670/yr depending on background and experience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;">The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.</span></p> </div> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong>Love</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>gig</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>want</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>apply?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;">Send your resume and cover letter today along with salary expectations!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;">Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size: 10.0pt;">If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to <a href="mailto:recruiting@guitarcenter.com"><strong>recruiting@guitarcenter.com</strong></a></span></p>