Full Time Assistant Manager - Westfield Southcenter

Build-A-Bear Workshop - Canada; Tukwila (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Assistant Workshop Manager where you'll support operations, drive sales strategies, and lead a dedicated team. With responsibilities ranging from guest service to inventory management, this role is vital for store success. Ideal candidates will bring experience in retail management and a passion for customer-centric service.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Monthly bonus based on store sales

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of store management experience preferred.
• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree is a plus.
• Experience in specialty retail is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team during scheduled shifts.
• Drive sales by implementing effective strategies.
• Oversee inventory management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Strategy

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s or higher in business or management

Job description

Full Time Assistant Manager - Westfield Southcenter

As an Assistant Workshop Manager at Build-A-Bear, you will support the store manager in all aspects of store operations, ensuring excellent guest service, efficient staff management, and effective execution of sales and marketing strategies. This role is vital in driving the store's success while maintaining a positive experience for guests and associates.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire your team during scheduled shifts, provide guidance, support, and feedback to ensure each team member performs at their best
• Drive sales by implementing effective strategies, motivating the team, and providing exceptional guest service to meet or exceed sales targets
• Ensure that all merchandising displays and layouts adhere to brand standards, creating an inviting and cohesive store environment
• Lead team to maintain operational efficiencies and adherence to store safety policies and procedures
• Oversee inventory management processes, including receiving, stocking, and inventory counts
• Assist in building and developing a high-performing team that delivers exceptional guest service

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of store management experience, with a proven, successful history in a customer-centric business, preferably in specialty retail
• High school diploma

P referred Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of store management experience, with a proven, successful history in a customer-centric business, preferably in specialty retail.
• Associate’s (or higher) degree in business, management, or a related field

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• Thrives in a “How Can I Help” environment
• Able to balance creativity and fun with dependability
• Connects with others to inspire results
• Exercises good judgment in ambiguous situations
• Displays strong initiative and self-direction
• Demonstrates ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment while remaining calm under pressure
• Leads with a confident extraverted style that can enliven, engage, and positively impact individuals and groups
• Maintains a positive outlook despite challenging circumstances
• Active retail store management requires the ability to sit, stand, and move around for at least eight hours a day
• Work environments include indoor/outdoor malls, strip centers, and other retail locations
• Ability to work a typical retail schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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
• Consistently meeting financial objectives
• Ability to create an Experience First culture for guests and associates
• Talent management
• Consistent execution of operational standards
• Ability to foster team collaboration, communication, and performance

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.

Build-A-Bear Workshop is committed to being a fun place to work and visit! We care about the health and well-being and long-term financial security of our associates and their families. With that in mind, we constantly strive to provide our associates with comprehensive benefits that are competitive and meaningful in the specialty retail marketplace. Please visit www.buildabear.com/brand-about-careers-benefits.html for a list of full benefits that are offered to our employees.

Associates also have the ability to earn a monthly bonus based off their stores sales results vs. plans.

Pay range: $25.00-$26.00/Hour.

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About the company

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is an American retailer headquartered in Overland, Missouri that sells teddy bears and other stuffed animals and characters.

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