POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently looking for a Licensing Administrator to maintain various business licenses (e.g. Occupational permits, Secondhand Dealer permits and various other Tax Permits/Certificates) for current retail stores as well as obtaining licenses for future state of the art musical instrument retail stores. An ideal candidate will be a solid team player with a strong work ethic and organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Obtain and organize licenses for 300 retail locations
• Utilize licensing software to facilitate maintenance and processing of licenses
• Review store license requirements and laws for new and existing stores
• Assist with processing payments
• Mail licenses to stores
• Communicate with store personnel on licensing issues and provide necessary support
• Obtain financial data in order to accurately report store sales to jurisdictions
• Various administrative duties (faxing, scanning, filing, and copying documents) as well as data entry to track licenses

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma and knowledge of retail operations a plus
• Experience interacting with government agencies desired
• Intermediate/Advanced Excel and Word user
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of management and interdepartmentally
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Able to adapt to constant changes of priorities based on the needs of the company
• Able to comfortably navigate the internet to do research

About Guitar Center

The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.

E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $22.00/hr depending on background and experience.

Why join us

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

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Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.

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