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Part Time Sales Lead - Canada - Upper Canada Mall

@ Build-A-Bear Workshop

Newmarket, Ontario

$20.05–$20.30/hrFull-time
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Overview

Build-A-Bear Workshop is hiring a part-time Sales Lead at its Upper Canada Mall store. The lead works as a Bear Builder and takes on floor leadership on designated shifts, guiding associates toward store sales goals. The role requires 15-25 hours per week with flexible retail availability, and pay is $20.05-$20.30 per hour.

Pay:

$20.05–$20.30 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a role model providing exceptional guest service
  • Guide and direct a team of associates on designated shifts
  • Work the sales floor as a Bear Builder when not leading
  • Give feedback to management on performance and compliance issues

Requirements summary:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Availability to work 15-25 hours per week
  • Build-A-Bear store associate experience preferred
  • Associate's degree in business or management preferred

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-09-21
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentRetail
Hours per week20
Scheduleday, evening, holidays, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · lift 25 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required), College diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyBusiness, Management

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Build-A-Bear Workshop

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We're the company with #TheStuffYouLove! Defined and re-defined experiential retail before it was a buzz word.

Full company description

We're the company with #TheStuffYouLove! Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is a trusted, beloved brand that has been part of countless life moments for nearly 30 years. We operate approximately 650 stores worldwide —including company-owned stores in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Paris, Milan, Colombia, and the United Kingdom and franchise stores in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East and China — where Guests can make and customize furry friends. The Build-A-Bear Workshop experience is an expression of our commitment to redefine retail and entertainment. Our concept is designed to bring out the creative side of our Guests to spark their imagination. We challenge every associate to contribute wherever possible to our culture, our communities and our business success. Regardless of role, Build-A-Bear associates keep our core values at the heart of everything they do. We cultivate a culture that truly begins with heart. From the passion our associates bring to work each day to our iconic heart ceremony, we deliver the Build-A-Bear spirit and one-of-a-kind experiences to our Guests – one furry friend at a time. It’s one of the reasons Build-A-Bear Workshop has been recognized time and time again as a sought-after employer: • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces in Retail list: 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Women list: 2017, 2016 and 2015 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Millennials list: 2017, 2016 and 2015 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Diversity list: 2017, 2016 and 2015 • The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list: 2017 and 2016 • 2-Star Accreditation by Best Companies for our ‘outstanding’ workplace engagement standards and commitment

LinkedIn followers
31,300
People associated on LinkedIn
3,621
Reported office locations
  • 1954 Innerbelt Business Center Dr, St Louis, Missouri 63114, US
  • 1954 Innerbelt Business Center Dr, St Louis, MO 63114, US
Business categories
  • Consumer
  • Customer Service
  • Toys
  • Toy & Hobby Stores
  • Retail and wholesale
Other recorded names
  • Build-A-Bear
  • Build-A-Bear Workshop
Specialties
  • toys
  • bears
  • stuffed animals
  • entertainment
  • Experiential
  • Children
  • Retail
  • Kids Retail
  • Family Retail
  • and Experiential Retail
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
15,000,000

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

We're the company with #TheStuffYouLove! Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is a trusted, beloved brand that has been part of countless life moments for nearly 30 years. We operate approximately 650 stores worldwide —including company-owned stores in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Paris, Milan, Colombia, and the United Kingdom and franchise stores in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersSt Louis, Missouri
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1997
Specialtiestoysbearsstuffed animalsentertainmentExperientialChildrenRetailKids RetailFamily Retailand Experiential Retail
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Job description

The Sales Lead is a role model Bear Builder that has been given the additional responsibilities as a Floor Leader on Duty on designated shifts. During those times, the Sales Lead will provide direction to Bear Builders, modeling Experience First® behaviors with a focus on achieving the store sales goals. When not designated as the Floor Leader on Duty, the Sales Lead functions as a Bear Builder.

Responsibilities:

Floor Leader on Duty Role:

  • Be a role model to others in providing exceptional Guest service to ensure a memorable experience
  • Guide, support, and direct a team of associates to ensure smooth store operations and the achievement of sales goals
  • Model Experience First behaviors
  • Provide feedback to the management team to make them aware of performance and compliance issues that the CWM and AWM are responsible for addressing

Bear Builder Role:

  • Provide exceptional Guest service by Actively engage with Guests, using the Experience First Make Behaviors
  • Create a warm and inclusive atmosphere for Guests, fostering positive interactions, and guaranteeing that each Guest leaves satisfied with their experience
  • Uphold operational excellence by consistently meeting brand standards and guidelines, ensuring a seamless and cohesive experience for all Guests
  • Display strong team commitment, being dependable, engaged, and helpful

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Availability to work 15-25 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Build-A-Bear store associate experience
  • Associate’s (or higher) degree in business, management, or a related field

Behavioral Traits for Success:

  • Thrives in an Experience First environment
  • Connects with and inspires others to achieve results
  • Enjoys meeting and interacting with new people
  • Possesses a “How can I help” attitude
  • Strong desire to develop, train, and support others’ success
  • Exercises good judgment in ambiguous situations
  • Displays strong initiative and self-direction
  • Thrives in a dynamic and changing environment
  • Able to remain calm when faced with challenging circumstances

Working Environment:

  • Ability to work a flexible retail schedule, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to sit, stand, and move around for duration of shift
  • Work environments include indoor/outdoor malls, strip centers, and other retail locations
  • Lift > 25 pounds

Your Performance Will Be Measured On:

Your performance will be measured by your ability to support the achievement of store financial goals and compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards which include but are not limited to the following:

  • Decision-making, judgment, and execution
  • Ability to create an Experience First culture for Guests and associates
  • Achievement of assigned goals
  • Consistent execution of operational standards
  • 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 associate to perform, as may be deemed appropriate.

Pay Range: $20.05-$20.30/Hour.

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