Store Manager

Build-A-Bear Workshop, the only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience, has an immediate opening for a Full Time Store Manager. Founded in 1997, the company currently operates more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop® stores worldwide, including company-owned stores in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark.

Ideal candidates for the FULL TIME STORE MANAGER position should have the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 plus years of retail Store Manager experience with a proven, successful track record in a guest centric business, preferably in specialty retail
• Metric-driven: achieving store, district, region and company goals
• Sales focused while engaging guests in creating a fun, memorable experience
• Prior success in recruiting, hiring and developing teams to high level of success
• Models professional and personal integrity
• Balances the appropriate levels of warmth and dominance in his/her management style
• Accountable for results; takes pride and ownership of store operations
• Attention to detail; plan full and organized while being flexible and adaptable in our fast-paced environment
• Passionate, ambitious and success oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; college degree is a plus.
• Open availability (including nights and weekends) to meet the needs of the business and maintain a 40-hour five-day work week
• Demonstrates an appreciation for children of all ages

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Insurance (health, dental, vision, disability and life)
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• Paid Birthday
• 401(k)
• Bonus incentives
• Merchandise discounts
• Rotating schedule that allows for work/life balance
• A fun, engaging environment

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If you love kids and believe that providing a fun experience for Guests results in a fun place to work, then apply online today! www.buildabear.com/brand-about-careers.html

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person