Lesson Coordinator/Sales and Rentals Associate

Sault Ste Marie

Retail, Customer Service, Education

POSTED: 1 month ago

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments

15744

August 06, 2024

Full Time

Lesson Coordinator/Sales and Rentals Associate
Hours: Full-time permanent

Availability Required: Weekdays, Weeknights & Weekends

Location: 647 MacDonald Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Job Description: Lesson Coordinator
You will be responsible for managing and administering all aspects of the Music Lesson Centre. Working with the Director of Music Education, you will ensure consistent application of the Lesson Centre Policies and Procedures.
- Interview, select and provide orientation for suitable teachers
- Coordinate teacher schedules and room schedules
- Promote and market the Music Lesson Centre
- Register students and enforce attendance and payment policies
- Maintain accurate student and teacher attendance records
- Confirm and administer teacher pays
- Train and supervise lesson staff
- Manage overdue or delinquent customer lesson accounts
- Resolve student and parent problems and complaints
- Develop and coordinate group programs and classes
- Schedule and plan bi-annual student recitals
- Evaluate teachers for job effectiveness and rate increases
- Liaise with store staff to promote and market Long & McQuade products and services
- Maintain studios and studio equipment
- Regularly review Lesson Centre revenue and growth projections

Job Description: Sales Associate
- Help our customers through the selling and renting of musical instruments and gear
- Define the individual needs of every customer and match those needs with the right combination of our products and services
- Demonstrate recommended products to customers and explain their features and benefits
- Answer telephone calls in a timely and professional manner
- Follow up on product orders with customers and suppliers
- Use our common sense approach with customers to troubleshoot and solve problems
- Maintain in-depth and current knowledge of our products, policies and procedures
- Attend weekly staff meetings and periodic training sessions
- Merchandise store to create an inviting environment for customers to shop
- Participate in store maintenance, warehouse duties, and other related tasks

Job Requirements for Lesson Coordinator:
- Minimum three years of instrumental music studies in school or through private lessons
- Strong knowledge of music education
- Must be able to work weekdays, weeknights and weekends
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proven sales and customer service skills
- Basic office administration and customer account management skills
- Ability to manage people

Job Requirements for Sales Associate:
- Must be a musician who plays at least one instrument
- Must be able to work weekdays, weeknights and weekends
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Positive attitude and steady composure
- Proven strong work ethic and commitment
- High levels of energy and enthusiasm
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to recommend solutions in a confident and assertive manner
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Previous experience in retail or sales is an asset