"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

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Guitar Center Business Development Manager Salary

The average Guitar Center Business Development Manager earns an estimated $131,347 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $109,309 with a $22,038 bonus. Guitar Center's Business Development Manager compensation is $794 less than the US average for a Business Development Manager. Business Development Manager salaries at Guitar Center can range from $67,000 - $210,000.

The Business Development Department at Guitar Center earns $2,195 more on average than the HR Department.

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Average Compensation

$109,309: avg. base

$22,038: avg. bonus

Business Development Manager Salaries at Guitar Center

Business Development Managers earn $3,940 more than Business Development Managers, and $78,696 less than Directors of Business Development.

Director of Business Development

$210k*

Business Development Manager

$127k*

Account Manager

$119k*

Account Executive

$72k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Guitar Center by Department

The Business Development Department averages $2,195 more than the HR Department, and $3,274 less than the Design Department

Design

$114,326 Avg. total comp.

+$3k

Business Development

$111,052 Avg. total comp.

$108,857 Avg. total comp.

-$2k

Business Development Manager Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Business Development Manager at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $151,865, while the average male Business Development Manager at similar sized companies reported making $160,499.

Business Development Manager Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Hispanic or Latino Business Development Manager at companies similar size to Guitar Center reported making $180,546, while the average African American/Black Business Development Manager at similar sized companies reported making $121,400.

How Business Development Managers at Guitar Center Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Business Development Managers at Guitar Center believe they're not compensated fairly. 43% of Business Development Managers at Guitar Center say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (42%) are not satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Guitar Center

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

26% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

43% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

42% Yes

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