Part Time Sales Associate

Oglethorpe Mall; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Build‑A‑Bear, Inc. seeks energetic associates to engage guests and help them craft personalized furry friends in mall environments. You will uphold brand standards, create a welcoming atmosphere, and work with a team to deliver memorable experiences.

The role emphasizes guest service, enthusiasm for the brand, reliability, and flexibility to work across indoor/outdoor retail settings. A positive, customer-first attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in business/management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional guest service by helping guests create their personalized furry friends.
• Actively engage with guests with enthusiasm for the brand.
• Create a warm, inclusive atmosphere and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Uphold brand standards to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork; be dependable and helpful.
• Work in indoor/outdoor mall settings and other retail locations.
• Sit/stand/move around as required for the duration of the shift.

Skills

Guest service

Interpersonal

Dependable

Flexible

Integrity

Calm under pressure

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in business/management (preferred)

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

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
• Active retail store leadership requires the ability to sit, stand, and move around for duration of shift

Your Performance Will Be Measured On:

• 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

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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