Lesson Advisor

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Frederick, MD, USA
In-Office
16-17 Hourly
Junior
Music • Retail
The Role
Manages the lessons customer experience, builds and maintains a student base, and drives student acquisition, sign-ups, scheduling, and sales performance. Conducts outbound calls, communicates program value, resolves issues involving lessons, instructors, billing, scheduling, and policies, and maintains program quality standards. The role also requires accurate administrative work, troubleshooting, customer service, and collaboration in a hybrid, on-site environment.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Location: Hybrid, on-site
Employment Type: Full-Time 
Pay: $16-$17/hr

The Lesson Advisor is empowered and responsible for managing all facets of the Lessons customer experience and is responsible for establishing, servicing, and maintaining a student base in an Omni channel environment. He/she is the "face" of the Lessons business and is expected to provide our Customers with the best sign-up and purchase experiences possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

  • Execute student acquisition strategies that drive sales and promotional programs necessary for business growth
  • Provide a best in class program and customer service experience that aligns with the business vision and strategy
  • Adhere to program quality standards in all interactions
  • Meet performance and sales goals set by management
  • Stay current on program and product changes
  • Implement a consultative approach for sign-up/scheduling services to maximize customer satisfaction and increase business performance.
  • Conduct intentional outbound call campaigns to engage prospective students, enrolled students, and customers
  • Effectively communicate the program and company's value proposition
  • Troubleshoot and resolve customer impacting issues to include lessons programs services, scheduling, instructors, policy and procedure, account status, marketing promotions/campaigns, and billing
  • Additional duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum two years' experience working in an office environment required.
  • Standout applicants will demonstrate:

    • Superior analytical skills geared towards identifying exceptions, errors and systemic failure.
    • Superior attention to detail and follow through.
    • Proficiency required in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
    • Intermediate understanding of Excel.
    • Ability to file accurately (alphabetically and/or numerically).
    • Mathematical aptitude required.
    • Superior written and verbal communication skills.
    • Excellent phone and customer service skills.
    • Superior organizational skills.
    • Superior deductive reasoning and analytical skills.
    • Vigilant with regard to the early recognition of system problems.
    • Thorough testing and troubleshooting skills.
    • Reliable attendance is required.
    • Willingness to work seasonal overtime as required.
    • Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
    • Ability to maintain standards of conduct expected in a professional environment

About Guitar Center

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.

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.

Why join us? With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music. Share: Tweet Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Love this gig and want to apply? Send your resume and cover letter today along with salary expectations!

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.

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 [email protected]

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least two years of experience working in an office environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word
  • Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to file accurately alphabetically and numerically
  • Mathematical aptitude
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent phone and customer service skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong deductive reasoning and analytical skills
  • Attention to detail and follow-through
  • Ability to recognize system problems early
  • Testing and troubleshooting skills
  • Reliable attendance
  • Willingness to work seasonal overtime as required
  • Strong time management and multitasking skills
  • Ability to maintain professional standards of conduct

Guitar Center, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guitar Center, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Guitar Center, Inc..

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits The package highlights free Talkspace access, tuition reimbursement, DailyPay, and a generous gear discount, with musician‑friendly programs such as Gig Leave. These lifestyle‑oriented offerings can meaningfully enhance the experience for employees who value music‑centric perks.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid time off, paid holidays, and Gig Leave are explicitly promoted across postings. These options provide schedule flexibility for eligible associates to pursue performances and personal time.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is part of the standard offering. This adds a structured pathway for long‑term savings.

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The Company
HQ: Westlake Village, CA
10,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1964

What We Do

Guitar Center is an American musical instrument retailer chain that sells guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording equipment, and accessories. It operates numerous locations across the United States and online.

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