The Administrator, International Business Development is integral to our organization's global franchising strategy. By providing administrative, communication, and operational support, this role ensures that our international ventures thrive and succeed.
Responsibilities:
- Ongoing coordinate with international teams and various departments
- Gather financial reports from international franchisees and partners
- Troubleshoot and handle all IT requests related to international operations and franchisees
- Manage franchise team accounts and oversee lifecycle activities
- Update and maintain selected systems supporting international franchisees and partners
- Ensure thorough completion of all Franchisee site and pop-up requests
- Compile and distribute a weekly international business review
- Aid in developing presentations and international projects
- Collaborate to develop and document effective processes
- Manage and respond to international franchise inquiries promptly
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, or related field
- 1-2 years of experience working within an office environment, working with international teams or international offices required
- Experience with Microsoft Service Cloud – Power BI
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills -
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint required
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience working with international teams or international offices
Behavioral Traits for Success:
- High standards of quality and accuracy
- A “How can I help Attitude”
- Accurate and timely communication
- Strong commitment to tasks and commitments
- Communicates in a factual, polite, and professional manner, providing specific and knowledgeable and details
Working Environment:
- Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
- Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
- Flexible work schedule
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.
- Capacity to serve as a liaison between operations and franchisees
- Accuracy and timely work completion
- Effective use of data & analytics
- Clear & open communication within all projects
- Stakeholder feedback
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, or related field
- 1-2 years of experience working within an office environment, working with international teams or international offices
- Experience with Microsoft Service Cloud - Power BI
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint
What We Do
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 more than 20 years. We operate approximately 400 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
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