Employment Op-BEAR-tunities

Build-A-Bear Workshop® is scouting for a few good bears!

Store Managers

Job location: 407 locations nationwide!


Bear Builder Associates

Job location: 407 locations nationwide!
To become a Bear Builder associate in a Build-A-Bear Workshop store, visit a store near you and complete an application. Or complete our Bear Builder associate mini-application online!


Senior Financial Anabearlyst

Job Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

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.
This is an opportunity to make a contribution to a growing and leading specialty retailer in a fun and fast-paced work environment.

Apply now!


Other Opportunities - Saint Louis, MO

Job Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

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.


Distribution Center Op-bear-tunities - Groveport, OH

Job Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

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.


Manager - Bearhouse Maintenance

Job Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

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


Public Relations Bear

Job Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

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!


Manager, Direct Marketing Bear

Job Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

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
Qualified Candidates Must have:
  • 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
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 this opportunity apply now!