Position Summary:
Schmitt Music is seeking a part-time Musical Instrument Sales Associate for our Brooklyn Center, MN (moving to Bloomington in 2022) location. The purpose of this job is to provide excellent customer service, meet sales goals and help fill the world with music. The successful candidate will help fulfill our mission: Enriching lives by helping people make music.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
A successful Musical Instrument Sales Associate has a background in music and the ability to work with a team. You will join a team of creative music professionals who are dedicated to serving our customers. Additional responsibilities include using point of sale system for sales, inventory and updating customer records, opening and closing the store, helping customers, restocking showroom and receiving inventory.
QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of music products and instruments required. Band and orchestra product knowledge required.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.
- Superior organizational and follow-up skills to ensure responsibilities and goals are met within defined deadlines.
- Detail oriented, able to prioritize work while under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective and efficient knowledge of computers and Microsoft programs required.
- Ability to work retail hours including evenings and weekends.
- Valid Driver’s License and background check required.
Work Environment:
- Retail and office-type working conditions.
- Physical Demands: The responsibilities of this position may frequently require using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing. This position may often involve standing, walking and sitting. This position may sometimes involve climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
- The person in this position:
- May lift up to 20-30 pounds.
- May occasionally be required to climb a ladder, bend over and kneel to put stock away and move and carry merchandise.
Skills Required
- Background in music and ability to work with a team
- Knowledge of music products and instruments, including band and orchestra products
- Effective and efficient knowledge of computers and Microsoft programs (Microsoft Office)
- Valid Driver's License and successful background check
- Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small groups
- Superior organizational and follow-up skills to meet deadlines and goals
- Detail oriented and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work retail hours including evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift 20-30 pounds and perform occasional climbing, bending, kneeling
What We Do
Schmitt Music is a family-owned music store founded in 1896, specializing in musical instruments, sheet music, accessories, pianos, and guitars, and offering music lessons and repair services.
