JOB DETAILS

Retail Manager - Music Store!

CompanyLHP MUSIC
LocationRedlands
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 10, 2026
About The Company
Nick Rail Music, established in Santa Barbara, California in 1986, is first and foremost a band and orchestral dealer, catering to both the school market and the private or professional musician. Our second store, Nick Rail Music/Agoura Hills opened in 1998, followed by stores in Santa Clarita, Redlands, San Diego and Bakersfield. Our most recent store addition was in 2020 in Camarillo, an exclusive orchestral strings shop: Penrose Strings by Nick Rail Music. We are the largest Yamaha band instrument dealer in the state, with franchises for virtually all other major name brands. Our percussion department covers concert, marching and drum set; we also carry acoustic guitars, electric guitars and basses, portable keyboards, sound reinforcement, and related products. Our stores offer accessories for all departments; our sheet music department specializes in instrument methods and jazz. Our 7 repair shops expertly service thousands of instruments annually for school districts, individual customers and professional players alike. Nick Rail Music provides service as needed to school music programs throughout southern California; representatives visit band directors and band students weekly in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and San Diego counties. Our rental program is geared toward the beginning student at the elementary or junior high school level. We rent new or used major name-brand instruments, and support students from their first to their final instruments. All Nick Rail Music stores feature teaching studios where over 1000 students are instructed on a weekly basis by many of the finest brass, woodwind and string teachers in southern California.
About the Role

Description

 

Come join the team at Nick Rail Music - Redlands oldest full line music store! We are looking for an energetic leader for our retail store! Nick Rail Music specializes in school music education offering name brand rentals, professional repairs, private lessons, and more!


Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all store functions
  • Promote and maintain a friendly, positive work environment
  • Ensure employee and customer safety
  • Oversee repair staff and floor employees
  • Maintain store display integrity
  • Oversee daily store money count and bank deposit
  • Responsible for a positive customer experience
  • Resolve all employee and customer disputes
  • Execute and disseminate all company initiatives and goals
  • Coordinate with buyer in store product/sales training
  • Serve as back up for store ed reps for absences, deliveries
  • Develop relationships with local school directors
  • Oversee private lesson program; develop teacher relationships
  • Oversee all store opening and closing procedures
  • Oversee all store maintenance; communicate regularly and consistently with corporate management on any needs or issues
  • Conduct annual store personnel reviews
  • Responsible for hiring and firing of store personnel; will have direct and weighted input of hiring and firing of store ed reps and repair staff
  • Coordinate all in store events
  • Develop ongoing training for store staff
  • Music background is required. Management experience preferred. Spanish speaking a plus!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20-35/hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Weekend availability


Requirements

Must be over the age of 18

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Must have 3+ years management experience in a retail setting

Must have at least 5+ years experience in a musical field

Must be reliable and possess critical thinking skills

Must contribute to a positive work environment

Must have drivers license with clean driving record


Nick Rail Music is a woman owned business. Women and minorities encouraged to apply! 

Nick Rail Music is an e-verify compliant company. 

Requirements

Requirements

Must be over the age of 18

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Must have 3+ years management experience in a retail setting

Must have at least 5+ years experience in a musical field

Must have drivers license with clean driving record


Nick Rail Music is a woman owned business. Women and minorities encouraged to apply!  

Key Skills
ManagementCustomer ServiceRetail OperationsTeam LeadershipConflict ResolutionSales TrainingMusic EducationRelationship BuildingStaff DevelopmentStore MaintenanceFinancial ManagementEvent CoordinationCritical ThinkingBilingual
Categories
RetailManagement & LeadershipEducationCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Dental InsuranceEmployee DiscountHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Plan
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Retail Manager will oversee all store functions, ensuring a positive customer experience and maintaining a friendly work environment. Responsibilities include managing staff, coordinating training, and developing relationships with local school directors.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$20 - $35
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
49
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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