Assistant Manager (35 h/w)

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.

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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

2-4 years of store management experience, with a proven, successful history in a customer-centric business, preferably in specialty retail
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
Unites teams to deliver strong results
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

- Contracted Hours (per week): 35.00 - Active retail store management requires the ability to sit, stand, and move around for at least eight hours a day - Ability to work a typical retail schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays - 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 - 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. xwzovoh 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.