Part Time Sales Associate - Canada - Markville Shopping Center

Build-A-Bear Workshop; Markham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in York Region is looking for Bear Builder associates. Successful candidates will provide exceptional guest service and create a memorable experience for guests. Key responsibilities include assisting guests in personalization, fostering a warm atmosphere, and ensuring operational excellence. A high school diploma is required, while an associate’s degree is preferred. If you enjoy interacting with people, this could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in business, management, or a related field.
• Possesses a 'How Can I Help' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests in creating personalized furry friends.
• Engage with guests demonstrating enthusiasm.
• Create a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

Skills

Exceptional guest service

Teamwork

Communication

Integrity

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Associate’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Bear Builder associates are fun, easy-going, team-oriented individuals who engage with guests, to create a unique and memorable experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional guest service by assisting guests in creating their personalized furry friends, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience
• Actively engage with guests demonstrating genuine enthusiasm for our brand
• Create a warm and inclusive atmosphere for guests, fostering positive interactions, and guaranteeing that each guest leaves satisfied with their experience
• Uphold operational excellence by consistently meeting brand standards and guidelines, ensuring a seamless and cohesive experience for all guests
• Strong team commitment; be dependable, engaged, and helpful

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s (or higher) degree in business, management, or a related field

Behavioral Traits for Success

• Possesses a “How Can I Help” attitude
• Enjoys meeting and interacting with new people
• Dependable and flexible
• Models personal and professional integrity
• Naturally warm and fun-loving
• Ability to remain calm under challenging circumstances

Working Environment

• Active retail store leadership requires the ability to sit, stand, and move around for duration of shift
• Work environments include indoor/outdoor malls, strip centers, and other retail locations
• Lift > 25 pounds

Your Performance Will Be Measured On

Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following.

• Decision-making, judgment, and execution
• Ability to create an Experience First culture for guests and associates
• Achievement of assigned goals
• Consistent execution of operational standards
• Stakeholder feedback

This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Supervisors may assign additional functions and requirements as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and Build-A-Bear, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as may deem appropriate.