Seasonal Retail Associate Store Position Available In Bergen, New Jersey

Seasonal Retail Associate Store 7602

Job ID:

26769

Job Type:

Part-time

Location:

Ridgewood, NJ

Date Posted:

Jun 5, 2025
Job Description
Music & Arts helps musicians start their journey to fill the world with music. We are looking for customer-centric individuals who want to join our team this peak season. As a seasonal sales associate, you will help customers rent, purchase and repair instruments. You will play a key role in our Customer First value and make sure customers have a great experience in our stores. Essential Functions (not all-inclusive):
Demonstrate outstanding customer service to each and every customer
Work as a team in a retail environment
Assist with sales and rentals to meet or exceed goals
Assist customers with the rental process and provide correct products
Restock products on fixtures and store displays
Additional Duties as Assigned.
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 thates 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 ed 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 throughanic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to be 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 andprises 225+ retail stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations.

Skills, Experience and Education:

Minimum Requirements:

A strongmitment to customer service
The ability to work under pressure and handle challenging situations
The ability to work as part of a team
Goodmunication skills
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and some holidays

Preferred:

Familiarity with the school music program and one or more instruments
Physical Requirements
Regularly required to stand
Frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Occasionally required to sit, climb stairs or a ladder
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
The job is typically performed underfortable working conditions; occasionally required toplete tasks outdoors for short periods of time

Pay Rate:

Starting at $15.49/hr The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actualpensation 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 inpliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
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