"We have always known that our success comes from our people, but to put it through this lens, we want all our associates to look left and right and see themselves, knowing that Guitar Center is a place where hard work, good ideas, and culture thrive. What they hear from leadership needs to reflect this vision. That means a diverse collection of men, women of all backgrounds and experiences at all levels of our organization. As candidates consider Guitar Center, we want them to know this is who we are and they will feel welcomed here. That’s how we will continue to stick around for another 40, 50, 60 years."? - Ron Japinga, CEO, Guitar Center read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 349

TOTAL RATINGS: 3167

CEO: Ron Japinga

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Guitar Center's Management Ratings

Based on 203 ratings, Guitar Center employees rate their manager a "D" or 56/100. The Manager score takes into account how employees feel and value their relationship with their manager. The score is comprised from Guitar Center employee feedback to questions like “How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?” and “Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?” Guitar Center's management structure can vary according to department, and scores are broken out accordingly, with Sales department ranking the managers the highest at 62/100.

Last updated 22 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Guitar Center's Manager

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In the Bottom 15% of 1261 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 15% of 344 Nearby Companies in Los Angeles
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4th place versus 3 competitors rated on Comparably

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Who Ranks Guitar Center's Manager the Highest?

Experience - Entry Level 73/100

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 73/100

Gender - Female 73/100

Who Ranks Guitar Center's Manager the Lowest?

Ethnicity - African American/Black 16/100

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 43/100

Ethnicity - Other 45/100

Guitar Center Manager At a Glance

Guitar Center's Manager score is in 4th place compared to their competitors which include Sweetwater, Amazon, and Best Buy. Their competitor, Sweetwater, is ranked right above Guitar Center. The company is in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies on Comparably.

At Guitar Center, employees with Entry Level experience and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience feel the most supported and have the best experience with their manager. However, African American/Black employees and Hispanic or Latino employees think differently and have the least favorable experience with their manager at Guitar Center.