Build-A-Bear Workshop Store Opportunities

About the Company

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the leading and only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience. Founded in 1997, the company currently operates more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop^® stores worldwide, including company-owned stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland. We are proud to have been recognised as a Times "Top 100 Best Companies to Work For^®" for 3 years.

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Store Manager to join our team fun and vibrant team. Ideal candidates for the FULL TIME STORE MANAGER position should have the following characteristics and qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of total retail management experience with a proven, successful track record in a Guest centric business, preferably in specialty retail
• An exceptional record of leading and developing a high energy, passionate team
• Sales focused while engaging Guests in creating a fun, memorable experience
• Passionate, ambitious and success oriented and a model of professional and personal integrity
• Accountable for results; takes pride and ownership of store operations
• Attention to detail; plan full and organised while being flexible and adaptable in our fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; university degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid holidays
• Bonus incentives
• Merchandise discounts
• Rotating schedule that allows for work/life balance
• A fun, engaging environment

If you love kids and believe that providing a fun experience for Guests results in a fun place to work, WE SHOULD TALK!

About the Company

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the leading and only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience. Founded in 1997, the company currently operates more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop^® stores worldwide, including company-owned stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland. We are proud to have been recognised as a Times "Top 100 Best Companies to Work For^®" for 3 years.

Description

Ideal candidates for the ASSISTANT WORKSHOP MANAGER position should have the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Relevant retail management experience with a proven, successful track record in a Guest centric business, preferably in specialty retail
• An exceptional record of leading and developing a high energy and passionate team
• Sales focused while engaging Guests in creating a fun and memorable experience
• Passionate, ambitious and success oriented and a model of professional and personal integrity
• Accountable for results; takes pride and ownership of store operations
• Attention to detail; planful and organized while being flexible and adaptable in our fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility (including weekends) to meet the needs of the business

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Package
• Associate Discount
• Rotating schedule that allows for work/life balance
• A fun, engaging environment
• A potential to earn a Store bonus
• Retail and lifestyle discounts

If you love kids and believe that providing a fun experience for Guests results in a fun place to work, WE SHOULD TALK!

Select Store to Apply:

About the Company

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the leading and only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience. Founded in 1997, the company currently operates more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop^® stores worldwide, including company-owned stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland. We are proud to have been recognised as a Times "Top 100 Best Companies to Work For^®" for 3 years.

Description

The Sales Lead is a role model bear builder that supports the store management team by effectively performing the responsibilities of a Leader on Duty by creating an Experience First^® culture and enhancing the customer’s experience while achieving the store sales goals. In the absence of a member of management, the Sales Lead is responsible for the daily operation of the store. The Sales Lead is expected to role model BABW Core values and Experience First^® behaviors in all actions and interactions in order to create a positive guest and associate experience.

The ideal candidate is:

• Is experienced in providing exceptional Guest service in a retail or other consumer centric business
• Exhibits outstanding leadership and selling skills
• Models personal and professional integrity
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Is organized and planful and pays attention to details
• Is flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced work environment
• Fosters a high energy environment and engages children of all ages
• Is ambitious and success oriented
• Can work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the business

Person Specification

• Is ambitious and success oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal communications skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Is flexible and adaptable in a fast paced work environment.
• Fosters a high energy environment and demonstrates an appreciation for children of all ages.

If you love kids and believe that providing a fun experience for Guests results in a fun place to work, WE SHOULD TALK!

We are NOW recruiting our SEASONAL Temp Sales Assistants (Bear Builders) for the Holiday Period!

About the Company

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the leading and only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience. Founded in 1997, the company currently operates more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop^® stores worldwide, including company-owned stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

The Role

SEASONAL Temp Sales Assistants (Bear Builder)

• 3 months contract starting first week of October and ending first week of January 2023.
• Minimum of 4 hours contract per week being able to flex up to 20+ hours per week over the holiday period where required.
• Day shift, evening & weekend shifts availability.

Sales Assistant (Bear Builder) associates are fun, genuine, and team-oriented individuals who contribute to store sales and Guest satisfaction goals by providing Experience First^® service to individual and groups of Guests.

Providing Experience First^® service includes, but is not limited to:

• Welcoming all guests to our stores, with high levels of energy and engagement. Invite potential guests to come in and learn about the store.
• Welcome all guests always with a smile. Making connections with our guests, understanding their needs and explaining the process of making a bear.
• Assisting with choosing, stuffing, dressing, naming, and purchasing their new furry friends while maintaining store visual and housekeeping standards.
• Hosting parties.

If you are:

Out-going, confident, ambitious, have exceptional communication and selling skills, model personal and professional integrity, flexible and adaptable to a fast-paced work environment and demonstrates an appreciation for children all ages, you should apply now!

We offer you:

• Competitive wages
• Opportunity to earn store bonus
• High Street discounts
• BABW employee discounts
• Flexible schedule that allows for work/life balance
• A fun and engaging environment

If you love kids and believe that providing a fun experience for Guests results in a fun place to work, WE SHOULD TALK!

Select Store to Apply: