Guitar Center Employee Reviews
Out of 403 Guitar Center employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Guitar Center improve their work culture. The Sales team, with 69% positive reviews, reports the best experience at Guitar Center compared to all other departments at the company. The Customer Support team offered the most constructive feedback, with 35% of that department's reviews constructive in nature.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
They're innovative and lean in into technology to help drive sales and our brand
They listen to their team
they are calm and collected in high stress moments
The leadership team is aligned and agressive in terms of reaching our goals. Guitar Center is hiring high caliber leadership talent to focus on growth, innovation and experience. Our new CEO is an amazing leader and has implemented an entirely new strategic vision. It's a time of great change!
What leadership team? Everyone secretly despises each other
What is the best part about your compensation package?
The best thing about my compensation package is the ability to impact my variable pay through strong performance.
vacation, sick time and 401k
Review from Customer Support Dept
The Discount helps out alot
That I get to work strings what I love
Great vacation and sick leave
What are some of the best things about your team?
Highly motivated to be the best they can be
We are all friendly people
They are motivated, effective and ask for very little. They want effective management: realistic goals, motivational meetings and tools to help them succeed.
There are many great things about my team but the first thing that comes to mind is how fun they are. We love getting things done and having a good laugh along the way.
Great hardworking people who want to bring music to the world
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
We were shaping the future of music
We are all friendly with each other
We are all musicians and I love music.
Being around incredible musicians every day is an absolute joy. Guitar Center is transforming the way we do business and it's an exciting time to be with the company. There's massive opportunity to try new ideas, take risks and drive growth.
The store associates are the only positive when it comes to culture
What did you like most about the interview process?
I haven't really interviewed for anything yet, but plan to very soon I was hired without an interview because of my background in the music industry
It was quick and efficient.
The manager at the time, different than my current boss
Learning about vision was exciting for me because it allowed me to picture how I can drive value. Meeting stakeholders and peers helped solidify my interest and belief that I could be successful in the role.
It gave me a good first impression
What makes you most happy at work?
Helping people find their sound on the musical journey
I'm happiest at work when I see our people develop into strong professionals who know how to drive business and reach our customers in meaningful ways. Music is the fabric of our soul and helping artists bring thier vision to life fills me with pride.
interacting with students. As a teacher, I have dedicated my life to being as helpful to students as my teachers were to me; maybe even surpass that usefulness, someday. Sharing the wonders of music gives me life.
the customers and the team members
Review from Customer Support Dept
I love to teach my students
What do you like best about your company?
Coworkers, employee discounts, and the customers with whom I've developed a strong, personal relationship.