About The Position

The Sales Lead is a role model Bear Builder who takes on additional Floor Leader on Duty responsibilities during designated shifts. In that capacity, the Sales Lead directs and supports Bear Builders, models Experience First® behaviors, and focuses on achieving store sales goals. When not serving as Floor Leader on Duty, the Sales Lead works as a Bear Builder, providing exceptional Guest service and supporting store operations.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Availability to work 15–25 hours per week.
  • Ability to work a flexible retail schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to sit, stand, and move around for the duration of a shift.
  • Ability to lift more than 25 pounds.
  • Demonstrated judgment, initiative, self-direction, and ability to remain calm in challenging circumstances.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment and handle ambiguous situations.
  • Strong service orientation and ability to connect with and inspire others.

Nice To Haves

  • Build-A-Bear store associate experience.
  • Associate’s degree or higher in business, management, or a related field.
  • Desire to develop, train, and support others’ success.

Responsibilities

  • As Floor Leader on Duty, provide exceptional Guest service and serve as a role model to ensure memorable Guest experiences.
  • Guide, support, and direct associates to promote smooth store operations and achievement of sales goals.
  • Model Experience First behaviors.
  • Provide the management team with feedback about performance and compliance issues that the CWM and AWM are responsible for addressing.
  • As a Bear Builder, actively engage with Guests using the Experience First Make Behaviors.
  • Create a warm and inclusive atmosphere, foster positive interactions, and help ensure each Guest leaves satisfied.
  • Meet brand standards and guidelines to uphold operational excellence and provide a seamless Guest experience.
  • Demonstrate team commitment by being dependable, engaged, and helpful.
  • Support store financial goals and compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Demonstrate sound decision-making, judgment, and execution; help create an Experience First culture; achieve assigned goals; consistently execute operational standards; and respond to stakeholder feedback.
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