Database Developer

Ridemakerz, a partner company of Build-A-Bear Workshop, is looking for a Database Developer. The Database Developer will be responsible for establishing and maintaining development standards for database code and design. On a daily basis, the Developer will oversee data flow from an online Virtual World, working with the Interactive Flash Development Team, and produce/maintain SQL-based reporting on that data. The Developbear will work with the Interactive Producer to create and maintain a schedule for code and database development projects, review and approve Developer milestone submissions with Senior Web Developer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain database objects using Structured Query Language (SQL) for distributed reporting that supports data analysis and a front-end GUI dashboard
• Develop and maintain database infrastructure and performance where mass daily updates (warehousing) of information will occur, facilitating those updates
• Document all code, processes, and cross-train when needed

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor degree in related field
• 2+ years of Database Development experience using SQL (ANSI-SQL at a minimum)
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Word knowledge
• Attention to detail
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to write concise project plans and viable development schedules
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, collaborative, and communication skills

Interactive Operations Manager

Ridemakerz, a partner company of Build-A-Bear Workshop, is looking for an Interactive Operations Manager. The Interactive Operations Manager will be responsible for managing relationships with customer service partners to monitor chat logs, and works with Interactive Producer and content development partners to continually improve and refine messaging and guest policies.

This position will handle guest issues escalated from customer service partners as well as interact directly with guests online to observe behavioral patterns, understand issues and watch trends, and reports to interactive team on these interactions.

This position will also work with the Interactive Producer to plan and implement beta testing programs, identify and schedule guests for beta testing opportunities, and administer beta testing feedback and message boards (possibly with assistance from customer service partners).

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring membership, guest traffic, online transactions, event statistics and other metrics, and preparing reports for interactive team
• Tracking guest incentive programs (both in-store and virtual) and prepares reports for interactive team.

• A bachelors degree in related field
• 3+ years of project management, customer service and/or Web usability experience
• Customer service and/or online testing group experience
• Experience managing customer service and/or help desk associates
• Experience managing IT support and e-mail communication
• Knowledge of CMS, project management, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project
• Experience with Microsoft Visio a plus
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, collaborative, and communication skills
• Project management (remote/virtual team management experience preferred) experience
• Extensive familiarity with online and console games and all major virtual world properties, and familiarity with videogame history and trends is preferred

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

For more information about Ridemakerz, visit www.ridemakerz.com.

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 5 years experience in the development of direct marketing strategy, creative and implementation processes
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of CRM/LOYALTY program experience
• Experience in effectively communicating with information technology resources to achieve mutual goals
• At least 3 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!

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!

Public Relations Bear

Public Relations Media Specialist Build-A-Bear Workshop® is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Public Relations Media Specialist to join our PR team at the World Headquarters in St. Louis, MO. The Public Relations Media Specialist will be responsible for and manage all corporate media relations, pr writing and placement activity, grand opening publicity for stores, media research and list development, ongoing follow up media contact, media tracking and reporting. Some travel is required.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing media strategy to pitch and successfully place coverage about Build-A-Bear Workshop
• Writing and pitching to media on corporate public relations and marketing programs
• Leading media contact and pitching
• Copywriting for press release kit materials

Qualified candidates must have:

• Bachelors degree in journalism, communication or other related field
• A minimum of 6-7 years experience in Public Relations focusing on pitching stories to the media and writing press releases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work and communicate with all level of management
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Strong project management skills
• Online and social media experience
• Membership with PRSA or IABC is preferred
• Ability for some travel

Build-A-Bear Workshop offers a competitive compensation package including:

• 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 the opportunity apply now!

Distribution Center Op-bear-tunities - Groveport, OH

As our company continues to grow we will be looking for team members to join our team at our distribution center (Bearhouse) in Groveport, Ohio. The 350,000 square foot facility serves as the main distribution facility for our North American stores.

If you are interested in future op-bear-tunities at the Bearhouse you may submit your resume on-line to be stored in our database for future reference.

Qualified candidates will be contacted when new positions become available.

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.