Store Lead
Olney, MD · On-site
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Olney, MD · On-site
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$19.25 - $26.50/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$19.25 - $26.50/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Gambrills, MD · On-site
$17.50 - $24.25/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Gambrills, MD · On-site
$17.50 - $24.25/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
$18.50 - $25.25/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Laurel, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Laurel, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Laurel, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Laurel, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Hanover, MD · On-site
$17.75 - $24.50/hr
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Store Lead
Hanover, MD · On-site
$17.75 - $24.50/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Columbia, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.75/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Columbia, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.75/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Greenbelt, MD · On-site
$18.25 - $25/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Greenbelt, MD · On-site
$18.25 - $25/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Bowie, MD · On-site
$17.50 - $24/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Bowie, MD · On-site
$17.50 - $24/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Laurel, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Laurel, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Mclean, VA · On-site
$18.25 - $25/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Mclean, VA · On-site
$18.25 - $25/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Frederick, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
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Store Lead
Frederick, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
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Store Lead
Frederick, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Frederick, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Greenbelt, MD · On-site
$18.25 - $25/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Greenbelt, MD · On-site
$18.25 - $25/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Frederick, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Frederick, MD · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Leesburg, VA · On-site
$18.25 - $25/hr
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Store Lead
Leesburg, VA · On-site
$18.25 - $25/hr
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Store Lead
Timonium, MD · On-site
$17.25 - $23.75/hr
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Store Lead
Timonium, MD · On-site
$17.25 - $23.75/hr
At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving ... stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations. To join our band, you'll ...
Store Lead
Sterling, VA · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
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Store Lead
Sterling, VA · On-site
$18 - $24.50/hr
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Store Lead
$16.50/hr
Store Lead Ready for more than just running a shift? We're looking for someone who's ready to take the next step in leadership. As a Store Lead, you'll work directly alongside the Store Manager to ...
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Store Lead
$16.50/hr
Store Lead Ready for more than just running a shift? We're looking for someone who's ready to take the next step in leadership. As a Store Lead, you'll work directly alongside the Store Manager to ...
Stores Lead information
What is a stores lead?
A Stores Lead is a professional responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a store or warehouse, ensuring efficient inventory management, and supervising store staff. They coordinate receiving, stocking, and issuing of materials, maintain inventory records, and enforce safety and organizational standards. Stores Leads also play a key role in optimizing stock levels, minimizing losses, and supporting the overall supply chain process of an organization.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a stores lead?
To thrive as a Stores Lead, you need expertise in inventory management, supply chain processes, and stock control, often supported by a diploma or degree in logistics or a related field. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), barcode scanners, and ERP software is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective leadership are critical soft skills for managing teams and ensuring accurate inventory. These abilities are essential for maintaining efficient store operations, minimizing stock discrepancies, and supporting overall business productivity.
How does a stores lead typically collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient inventory management?
A Stores Lead works closely with departments such as procurement, production, and logistics to maintain accurate inventory levels and ensure timely availability of materials. They often coordinate with procurement to track incoming supplies, communicate with production teams to forecast demand, and liaise with logistics for timely dispatch or receipt of goods. Strong collaboration helps prevent stockouts, overstocking, and delays, making effective communication a key part of the Stores Lead’s role.
What is the difference between Stores Lead vs Store Supervisor?
| Aspect | Stores Lead | Store Supervisor |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Experience in retail, leadership skills | Retail experience, possibly supervisory training |
| Work Environment | Retail stores, team management | Retail store, daily operations oversight |
| Employer Usage | Used in retail chains for team leadership | Commonly used for store management roles |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding leadership roles in retail | Comparing supervisory positions in stores |
The Stores Lead typically holds a leadership role overseeing daily store operations and team performance, often with more responsibility than a Store Supervisor. While both roles require retail experience, the Stores Lead may have additional leadership duties and strategic responsibilities. Store Supervisors focus on managing daily store functions and staff, making them more operationally focused. Both roles are essential in retail environments, but the Stores Lead generally has a broader scope of leadership and decision-making authority.
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$18.50 - $25.25/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 13 days ago
Guitar Center rating
6.0
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Job description
The Store Lead is a dual-function role combining local sales expertise with instructional oversight. At their store, the Store Lead serves as an individual contributor, consistently achieving individual sales goals and delivering outstanding customer service. At the same time, this position carries elevated responsibility by directly leading all teachers assigned to the location.
The Store Lead partners closely with the Area Manager to drive teacher engagement, strengthen the lessons program, and ensure success in enrollment, retention, and student outcomes. This role balances excellence in personal sales performance with leadership of instructional staff, ensuring achievement of key lessons metrics.
Essential Functions (not all-inclusive)
Sales & Store Responsibilities
Teacher Leadership & Engagement
Program Growth & Success
About Music & Arts
Music & Arts embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to create lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O'Brien. When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers -- a decision that remains intact to this day.
Since the 1990's, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 225+ retail stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations.
To join our band, you'll need the following experience:
Minimum Requirements:
Why Music & Arts? Here's just some of the rewards:
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! Music & Arts offers robust benefits and perks for full time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
Music & Arts 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.
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 reasonable accommodation by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.
The Store Lead partners closely with the Area Manager to drive teacher engagement, strengthen the lessons program, and ensure success in enrollment, retention, and student outcomes. This role balances excellence in personal sales performance with leadership of instructional staff, ensuring achievement of key lessons metrics.
Essential Functions (not all-inclusive)
Sales & Store Responsibilities
- Consistently generate sales to exceed personal sales goals.
- Promote the Music & Arts lesson program to drive enrollment.
- Create business opportunities by networking with teachers, schools, churches, and community organizations.
- Develop customer relationships and deliver compelling sales presentations based on training.
- Demonstrate outstanding customer service to every customer and foster loyalty.
- Participate in all areas of store operations, including merchandising, displays, and maintenance.
- Maintain store security including perimeter door keys, register keys, and personal alarm code.
- Perform additional duties assigned by store leadership.
Teacher Leadership & Engagement
- Provide direct leadership, guidance, and support to all teachers assigned to the location.
- Conduct regular teacher check-ins, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Lead teacher engagement initiatives to increase retention, satisfaction, and instructional quality.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for teacher concerns, questions, and needs.
Program Growth & Success
- Partner with the Area Manager to drive student enrollment and retention goals across the area.
- Monitor lessons KPIs (e.g., new student starts, retention rates, utilization) and implement action plans to meet or exceed targets.
- Collaborate with store staff to ensure effective scheduling and alignment of resources.
- Ensure consistent adherence to lessons-related policies, procedures, and standards inside the location.
About Music & Arts
Music & Arts embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to create lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O'Brien. When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers -- a decision that remains intact to this day.
Since the 1990's, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 225+ retail stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations.
To join our band, you'll need the following experience:
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Strong knowledge of musical instruments and written music.
- Proven experience leading teams, preferably in education, retail, or customer service.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate and influence others.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Passion for music education and commitment to student and teacher success.
Why Music & Arts? Here's just some of the rewards:
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! Music & Arts offers robust benefits and perks for full time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.
Music & Arts 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.
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 reasonable accommodation by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.
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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. 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.
Industry
Retail
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Westlake Village, CA, US
Year founded
1964