Assistant Manager - Belfast (35hrs/week)

Executive Mandate Specification

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is the leading and only global company that offers an interactive make-your-own stuffed animal retail-entertainment experience. Founded in 1997, the company currently operates more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop® stores worldwide, including company-owned stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland . We are proud to have been recognized as a Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For® consistently for the last 3 years.

Ideal candidates for the ASSISTANT WORKSHOP MANAGER position should have the following characteristics and qualifications:

This role is 35 hours per week Permanent.

• Relevant retail management experience with a proven, successful track record in a Guest centric business, preferably in specialty retail

An exceptional record of leading and developing a high energy and passionate team

• Sales focused while engaging Guests in creating a fun and memorable experience
• Passionate, ambitious and success oriented and a model of professional and personal integrity
• Accountable for results ; takes pride and ownership of store operations
• Attention to detail; planful and organized while being flexible and adaptable in our fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility (including weekends) to meet the needs of the business

Benefits:

- Competitive Salary

- Pension

- Life Assurance

- Holiday Package

- Associate Discount

- Rotating schedule that allows for work/life balance

- A fun, engaging environment

- A potential to earn a Store bonus

- Retail and lifestyle discounts

If you love kids and believe that providing a fun experience for Guests results in a fun place to work, WE SHOULD TALK!

Apply now

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AWM-Belfast

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship