About this opportunity
Build-A-Bear Workshop lists this Coordinator, Accounts opportunity in st. louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Coordinator, Accounts plays a key role in growing the Build-A-Bear brand reach - managing and deepening existing relationships while identifying and building new ones across a diverse portfolio of Wholesale and Partner-Operated accounts. This role is responsible for the full scope of day-to-day activity from strategy and training to quality oversight, purchase order management, and performance reporting. This role is a key player in Build-A-Bear's presence in a diverse range of settings, seamlessly integrating brand, product, and guest experience, cultivating lasting and productive partnerships, and ensuring operational excellence across all accounts.
Bachelor’s degree
Responsibilities
Manage key relationships with a portfolio of experience-based and wholesale partners, acting as their main Build-A-Bear contact and advisor for growth.
Regularly maintain and update the partner-operated intranet site and related account resources.
Process and manage the incoming Purchase Orders for select wholesale and partner operated clients.
Oversee onboarding and opening schedules for all new partner clients and for new locations of current partners.
Work with accounting to ensure proper setup of partner accounts, create sales orders, and secure purchase orders from clients.
Share delivery timelines with both warehouse staff and customers.
Lead quarterly meetings with each client to review business outcomes and plan future strategies, with additional monthly check-ins as needed.
Provide all necessary shipment details to the warehouse to support timely processing.
Clearly communicate order statuses to customers and collaborate across departments to deliver an Experience First approach; offer guidance and solutions for complex issues in line with policy and best practices.
Complete other tasks assigned by management.
Required Qualifications
Associates degree or some college
2-5 years of experience in sales order fulfillment/processing, account management, partnership management - ideally entertainment, hospitality, franchise or family/experiential brands
Experience level with order fulfillment systems (D365, POs, SOP)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; highly proficient in Excel
Strong planning and organization skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Behavioral Traits For Success
Confident, assertive leader who takes ownership and drives results
Highly persuasive and socially skilled; influences others to action
Energized by leading teams, building momentum, and setting direction
Comfortable making decisions in fast‑paced, dynamic environments
Motivates and engages others through strong communication and presence
Results-focused with a bias toward action and progress
Adaptable and resilient; thrives in change and ambiguity
Working Environment
Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
Some travel required
Your performance will be measured on
Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:
Decision‑making, judgment, and execution
Clear and thorough communication, both spoken and written, with internal and external parties
Timeliness and follow‑up
Problem solving and removing obstacles
Planning and organization
Relationships with external vendors
Tenacity and commitment to tasks
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
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