Full Time Store Manager - Park City Center

Build-A-Bear; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Build-A-Bear seeks a Full Time Store Manager for its Park City Center location. This role involves leading a dynamic team to ensure operational success, delivering outstanding guest experiences, and achieving financial goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for retail in a customer-centric environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of store management experience required, preferably in specialty retail.
• Proficiency with retail management systems like Store Force and UKG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing store team while ensuring operational excellence.
• Foster a positive environment for guests and associates alike.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Development

Sales Strategy

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Associate’s degree in business or management

Tools

POS System

Payroll System

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Full Time Store Manager - Park City Center

Job Category: Retail Store Locations

Requisition Number: FULLT008933

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• Full-Time

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Park City Center
228 Park City Ctr
Suite C228
Lancaster, PA 17601, USA

Park City Center
228 Park City Ctr
Suite C228
Lancaster, PA 17601, USA

At Build-A-Bear, the Chief Workshop Manager is responsible for the flawless execution of the store experience for both guests and associates. A leader who fully embraces our core values and standards while inspiring others is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a role model leader, embodying the values and standards of the organization
• Recruit, hire, and train a high-performing store team
• Accountable for the overall success of the store, including achieving financial goals, maintaining operational efficiency, and delivering outstanding guest experiences
• Responsible for the development and growth of their store team
• Ensure the store maintains a visually appealing and engaging environment
• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of store operations, including inventory management, scheduling, and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Develop and execute strategies to increase sales, control expenses, and achieve financial targets
• Conduct performance reviews and performance improvement plans, resolve performance issues promptly according to Build-A-Bear established guidelines
• Provide leadership support to ensure that all team members understand and adhere to the organization's service standards

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 or GED equivalent
• Basic understanding of POS, payroll, and applicant tracking systems

Preferred 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
• Proficiency with Store Force, UKG, POS System, Microsoft Outlook

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• Motivated to build high performing people and teams
• Thrives in creating a fun and interactive experience for employees and guests
• Enjoys meeting and interacting with new people
• Ability to connect with diverse employees 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 when encountered by 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 ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistent execution of operational standards
• Ability to foster team collaboration, communication, and performance
• Decision-making, judgment, and execution
• Consistently meet financial objectives
• Ability to inspire their team to deliver exceptional customer service and uphold operational excellence
• Ability to address situational, factual, and interpersonal issues

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.

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