Store Manager

Vacancy No VN353
Contract Type Permanent
Duration
Employment Type Full Time
Contracted Hours (per week) 40\.00
Salary Minimum £31,000\.00
Salary Maximum £33,000\.00
Workplace Leeds Trinity, Leeds LS1 5AT
Job Description

Description

At Build\-A\-Bear, the Chief Workshop Manager is responsible for the flawless execution of the store experience for both guests and associates. A leader who fully embraces our core values and standards while inspiring others is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a role model leader, embodying the values and standards of the organization


• Network, hire, and train a high\-performing store team


• Accountable for the overall success of the store, including achieving financial goals, maintaining operational efficiency, and delivering outstanding guest experiences


• Responsible for the development and growth of their store team


• Ensure the store maintains a visually appealing and engaging environment


• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of store operations, including inventory management, scheduling, and compliance with company policies and procedures


• Develop and execute strategies to increase sales, control expenses, and achieve financial targets


• Conduct performance reviews and performance improvement plans, resolve performance issues promptly according to Build\-A\-Bear established guidelines


• Provide leadership support to ensure that all team members understand and adhere to the organization's service standards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2\-4 years of store management experience with a proven, successful history in a customer\-centric business, preferably in specialty retail


• Basic understanding of POS, payroll, metric performance reports, HR systems and Microsoft Outlook

BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS:

• Motivated to build high performing people and teams


• Thrives in creating a fun and interactive experience for employees and guests


• Enjoys meeting and interacting with new people


• Ability to connect with diverse employees 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 when encountered by challenging circumstances

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• 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 bank holidays

YOUR PERFORMANCE WILL BE MEASURED ON: Your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistent execution of operational standards


• Ability to foster team collaboration, communication, and performance


• Decision\-making, judgment, and execution


• Consistently meet financial objectives


• Ability to inspire their team to deliver exceptional customer service and uphold operational excellence


• Ability to address situational, factual, and interpersonal issues


• 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. 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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