Title: Assistant Manager
Posted on: March 07, 2025 by Build-A-Bear Workshop
Job Details
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 Assistant 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.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
Ideal candidates for the Full Time Assistant Manager position should have the following characteristics and qualifications:
1. 2 plus years of retail supervisory experience with a proven, successful track record in a guest centric business, preferably in specialty retail
2. Exceptional leadership abilities
3. Sales focused while engaging guests in creating a fun, memorable experience
4. Passionate, ambitious, and success-oriented
5. Models personal and professional integrity
6. Accountable for results; takes pride and ownership of store operations
7. Attention to detail; planful and organized while being flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
8. Balances the appropriate levels of warmth and dominance in management style
9. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
10. Attracts and recruits solid candidates for all positions
11. Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent; College/University degree is a plus
12. Open availability (including nights and weekends) to meet the needs of the business and maintain a 37.5-40 hour five-day work week
13. Demonstrates an appreciation for children of all ages
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Insurance (health, dental, vision, disability, and life)
* Paid vacations
* Paid holidays
* Paid Birthday
* RRSP Contributions
* Bonus incentives
* Merchandise discounts
* Rotating schedule that allows for work/life balance
* A fun, engaging environment
If you love kids and believe that providing a fun experience for Guests results in a fun place to work, then apply online today at www.buildabear.com/brand-about-careers.html.
Job Type
Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Schedule
* 8 hour shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Education
Secondary School (preferred)
Experience
Retail management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location
Dartmouth, NS
Workplace information: On site
Salary: $23.00 HOUR hourly
Terms of employment: Full time
Starts: As soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
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