Manager, Direct Marketing Bear

Location: St. Louis, MO

The Manager, Direct Marketing Bear is responsible for the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategy of the Company. This involves strategic and creative development of all national Guest communications, as well as for the implementation of these initiatives to motivate Guests to visit our stores and increase sales. The Manager, Direct Marketing Bear is responsible for identifying and leveraging data of our Guest’s purchase behaviors to maximize and continually improve upon the return on investment of each consecutive initiative.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Manage the CRM strategy and spearhead the company’s learning for the Stuff Fur Stuff loyalty program
• Develop a plan for all direct marketing communications for North America, United Kingdom and France, utilizing a multitude of mediums to communicate to our Guests, including, but not limited to Direct Mail, Email, and Voice Messaging
• Build and implement test strategies and analyze the results of direct mail marketing
• Identify and create ways to utilize data to streamline various marketing efforts and company processes
• Contribute to overall strategic planning for BABW as it relates to direct marketing
• Develop vendor partners that support direct marketing initiatives to enhance BABW’s ability to meet direct marketing goals

• At least five years experience in the development of direct marketing strategy, creative and implementation processes
• Experience in effectively communicating with information technology resources to achieve mutual goals
• At least three years experience in the identification, analysis and selection process for outside resource relationships
• Experience managing a team
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly Organized
• Flexibility and creativity
• Detail-oriented
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of e-mail analytic applications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, business intelligence tools
• Working knowledge of Print Production and Lettershop processes

• Salary plus bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k savings plan
• Associate Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible work schedules
• Life insurance
• Long term and Short term disability
• Work/Life Balance
• Paid time off
• Paid day off in celebration of your birthday
• Merchandise Discount

Build-A-Bear Workshop has a fun, fast-paced work environment with a casual atmosphere and dress. The headquarters is dog and child(ren) friendly.

If you have the experience and are interested in learning more about this opportunity apply now!

Distro-Bear

Location: St Louis, MO

The main responsibilities of this position include distributing merchandise to the US and Canadian stores, maintaining inventory daily and adjusting to store needs as a result of promotions, giveaways, birthday parties, or special events, ensuring all store merchandise needs, and maintaining reports. This position is also responsible for investigating all discrepancies on store transfers and working as a liaison between the warehouse and logistics department daily to maintain the flow of merchandise to all stores.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of four years of experience as a distributor or allocation analyst in a retail setting. An Associate or Bachelor Degree in Business or a related field is also required. Candidates must be service-oriented and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Supervisor E Commerce Development

Location: St. Louis, MO

The Supervisor E Commerce Development's primary function is to take a leadership role within the .Net Development team and to define, suggest and implement process improvements, to assign resources to projects, mentor other web developers and to design and build web applications including, but not limited to online, e-commerce stores, dynamic database-driven applications and other web-enabled applications. The person is also responsible for maintaining, supporting, and upgrading existing systems and applications.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Act as principle developer and coordinator for online stores and web applications
• Define, suggest and implement process improvements and best practices relative to web methodologies and development
• Implement best practices Project Management method that works with BABW’s culture
• Collaborate with and mentor other DeveloBears on new technologies to improve BABW’s online presence
• Work closely with Databear Services Supervisor to assist in the redefinition of the BABW key database structures for improved online performance and tighter integration

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science/MIS/Software Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of .Net developer experience
• Proven competency in software development; specifically in a web environment using Microsoft products
• Working knowledge of Object Oriented principles and best practices; having the ability to implement these concepts
• Strong working knowledge of a variety of web technologies, business intelligence, ETL tools and ERP systems
• Web development, integrated systems and retail industry knowledge
• Experience managing projects using internal and external resources
• Strong analytical, problem solving, attention to detail, written and verbal communication, relationship building, and leadership skills
• Background in training/mentoring others on IT principles
• Supervisory experience is preferred

Build-A-Bear Workshop offers a competitive compensation package and has a fun, fast-paced work environment with a casual atmosphere and dress. The headquarters is dog and child(ren) friendly.

If you have the experience and are interested in learning more about this opportunity apply now!

Senior Financial Anabearlyst

Location: St. Louis, MO

This position is primarily responsible for developing the annual budget, interim forecasts and long range plans for the company including all subsidiaries and Ridemakerz, coordinating overhead department budgets and forecasts, and working on special projects.

Qualified candidates will have:

• a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience using an automated general ledger and report writer, preferably in a multi-company environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail
• Work accurately with large amounts of data and varying projects and deadlines
• SEC experience is helpful but not necessary.

Apply now!

Manager - Bearhouse Maintenance

Location: Groveport, OH

This is an exciting op-bear-tunity at our Bearhouse (Distribution Center) in Groveport, Ohio. This position is responsible for maintaining a full automated, high volume, multi channel distribution facility consisting of sophisticated warehouse and control systems that are supported by radio frequency technology.

The primarily responsibilities of this position include scheduling and supporting the daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of operations systems to achieve zero down time in production, managing the technician staff in a collaborative environment, maintaining the integration of conveyors, WMS, and forklift equipment, and ensuring the operation of all building systems including fire and access alarms, water & sewage, electric, gas, phone & data, ventilation, landscaping, and overall building structure. This is a role for a "working" manager.

Qualified candidates will have:

• a minimum of a high school diploma with an emphasis in electric or mechanics preferred
• 3-5 years of directly related technical work experience
• 5-7 years of prior supervisory or management experience
• Proficiency in reading and using schematics is also required

Bearnefits Specialist

Location: St. Louis, MO

This pawsition is responsible for the implementation and day-to-day administration of various bearnefit programs including Leave of Absence, Worker’s Compensation, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Part-Time Health & Welfare Bearnefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Scholarship Program, Associate Stock Purchase Plan, Wellness Program, and billing. This pawsition will also be responsible for the development of bearnefit program reports and other ad hoc, on-going reporting through Lawson and ADP. This pawsition may also conduct research on new bearnefit programs, such as College Savings 529 Plans and Commuter Programs that would involve completing a cost analysis and preparing proposals for approval of such plans.

Qualified candidates will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related area
• At least two years of prior bearnefit related work experience
• Superior PC skills in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, & Powerpoint
• Excellent communication skills and prior customer service experience
• Any prior work experience with ADP, ReportSmith, or Lawson is a plus!

Public Relations Bear

Location: St. Louis, MO

The Public Relations Bear is responsible for media contact and pitching and copywriting for press kit materials. Position will also handle media list building and research, media tracking, measurement and reports of coverage to management. Responsible for publicity for new store grand openings and other company wide promotional initiatives including, Stuffed with Hugs, Huggable Heroes, and other company wide PR and marketing programs.

Qualified candidates will have:

• a bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, or related field
• a minimum of 5 years of public relations experience
• strong organizational skills
• high level of motivation
• project management skills
• strong oral and written communication skills
• the ability to relate with all levels of management

If you think you have the right stuff, apply now!

SEC Reporting Anabearlyst

Location: St. Louis, MO

This pawsition is responsible for SEC and all other external reporting requirements. It also provides assistance with GAAP research and prepares consolidated financial statements. The pawsition will also prepare international regulatory compliance reports as well as special projects as assigned.

Qualified candidates will have:

• a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and be a CPA
• a minimum of five years of recent experience in SEC accounting using an automated general ledger
• A strong ability to multi-task and to process large volumes of work quickly
• Candidates must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications as well as GAAP research tools

Build-A-Bear Workshop offers a comprehensive compensation package which includes a base salary, bonus opportunity, and extensive benefits.

Submit your qualifications now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

Other Opportunities - Saint Louis, MO

As our company continues to expand around the world, we will be seeking team members in areas such as: Accounting & Finance, Store & Corporate Operations, Purchasing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Administrative Services, Product Development, Customer Service, Photo Studio, Merchandise Distribution, International, Marketing and more! Click on Other Opportunities to submit your resume.