Piano Specialist- K-12 & Teacher Outreach Focus
Willis Music of Cincinnati is growing! We are currently seeking a motivated and energetic person to represent Steinway & Sons and Roland digital pianos to a very specific clientele. Willis Music has been known in Cincinnati for over 125 years for being dedicated to education, and providing the highest quality in goods and services.
Position Notes:
- This is a Part Time (starting) position with growth opportunity.
- Approx. 25 hours per week, Saturday in store will be required.
- This position is 60-70% out of the store. Reliable transportation and license are required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Institutional Sales to K-12 schools, community centers, and places of worship.
- Creating & Growing relationships with private piano teachers and their studios.
- Cultivating sales relationships with piano teachers and their students.
- Host Recital Hall events (located in the store).
- Assist in planning and hosting special events in the store.
- Achieve personal sales goals and support the store team.
- Learning and promoting company programs, that help customers reach their instrument goals.
- Assist in fund-raising efforts with institutions requiring assistance.
- Research and awareness for potential sales opportunities occurring in the market.
- Conduct inventory assessment to support schools in managing their piano inventory.
- Present to educational groups and individuals with professional recommendations.
- Oversea C&A piano fleet and rental program (future).
Qualifications Sought After:
- Strong piano playing skills & confidence (degree in performance or education preferred).
- Experience in customer service and/or sales.
- Comfort and experience working with a luxury brand.
- Strong written & verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Experience with technology such as Apple products, MS Office, Teams, Zoom, and a CRM.
- Charisma an confidence in speaking with customers, educators, administrators, and artists.
Training Provided:
- In store discussions and practice on Roland digital pianos.
- Role-playing and selling techniques as related to the piano and music industry.
- Steinway & Sons product and sales training in Astoria, New York.
- Using our Point of Sale system, CRM, and other related technologies.
- Assessment of pianos.
Pay Structure:
Position is an Hourly Rate plus commission, goal bonus, and spiffs. There is no cap on commission earnings. Mileage is paid for your travel.
We look forward to speaking with you!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Tell me about your musical background and experience.
Ability to Relocate:
- Cincinnati, OH 45236: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cincinnati, OH 45236