Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Travel opportunities
performance bonuses
Job Description
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is a well-established specialty retail company known for its unique, interactive retail concept that allows customers to create their own personalized stuffed animals. Founded in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop has grown into a beloved brand with a strong retail presence across the United States and internationally. The company focuses on delivering joyful and memorable experiences to customers of all ages, blending retail with entertainment. As a forward-thinking brand, Build-A-Bear continues to innovate while maintaining a family-friendly environment that values creativity, customer engagement, and community connection. The company prioritizes diversity and inclusion and embraces equal opportunity employment, ensuring a... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent
- 3 years of event sales or event management experience
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Skilled in marketing, project management, and customer service
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent
- 3 years of event sales or event management experience
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Skilled in marketing, project management, and customer service
- Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, marketing, or related field preferred
- Event planning certification preferred
- Experience managing events in a specialty retail environment preferred
- Proven history of successful event bookings and execution preferred
Job Duties
- Proactively identify and build relationships with prospective event clients
- Showcase event spaces, services, and offerings to drive bookings
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to close sales and maximize value
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure client needs are met
- Ensure all events comply with health and safety regulations
- Develop and implement sales strategies to increase event bookings
- Track sales data and maintain accurate records
- Participate in off-site promotional activities to market events
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences to maintain high satisfaction levels
- Cultivate strong client relationships to encourage repeat and referral business
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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