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      Sales Associate Interview

      May 9, 2018
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Build-A-Bear in May 2017

      Interview

      Filled out application online but had to fill out a paper application in store. Very laid back interview with the store manager with the basic questions. It was originally supposed to be a group interview but they changed it last minute to solo.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Sell me a well known product.
      Answer question

      Other Sales Associate Interview Reviews for Build-A-Bear

      Sales Associate Interview

      Nov 3, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Fairfax, VA
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Build-A-Bear (Fairfax, VA)

      Interview

      Standard interview process, only I feel like they told me too much information about current employees, and to not even give me the second interview they said they would reach out to me for.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why do you want this job?
      Answer question

      Sales Associate Interview

      Aug 13, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Stratford, London, England
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied in-person. I interviewed at Build-A-Bear (Stratford, London, England)

      Interview

      Group Interview with around 14-20 young girls, very awkward. Had to do group activities, was given hints that I’d get a call back and heard nothing from them. Also the first thing we were asked to do was SING our favourite karaoke song which was very awkward and some good candidates lost points because of that alone,

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      No direct question just how would you sell different campaigns
      Answer question

      Sales Associate Interview

      Jul 5, 2025
      Anonymous Interview Candidate
      Greenville, SC
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Build-A-Bear (Greenville, SC) in May 2025

      Interview

      Started with one of the 2 managers asking general questions to gauge personality, likability, individual traits/characteristics/habits, and the way you interact with others. 2nd portion of interview was an online assessment with basic questions to make sure you are not a criminal or morally incapable of taking up the position. 3rd portion was the other manager asking more about your passions/hobbies/personal background, and then discussing availability, wage expectations, dress code, etc. The whole interview lasted around 45 minutes.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What are some ways that you like to have fun with your friends?
      Answer question

      Build-A-Bear interviews FAQs

      • Sales Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Build-A-Bear with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 70% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
      • Candidates applying for Sales Associate roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 110 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Build-A-Bear overall takes an average of 15 days.
      • Common stages of the interview process at Build-A-Bear as a Sales Associate according to 110 Glassdoor interviews include:

        Group panel interview:  30%

        One on one interview:  20%

        Personality test:  16%

        Phone interview:  7%

        Presentation:  6%

        Skills test:  6%

        IQ intelligence test:  5%

        Background check:  5%

        Other:  4%

        Drug test:  1%

      • Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -

        1. Bear Builder(394) ;
        2. Sales Associate(238) ;
        3. Sales Lead(93) ;
        4. Sales Assistant/Bear Builder(90) ;
        5. Assistant Manager(65) ;
        6. Chief Workshop Manager(41) ;
        7. Store Manager(39) ;
        8. Assistant Workshop Manager(34) ;
        9. Retail Sales Associate(32) ;
        10. Sales Assistant(32) ;
        11. Associate Manager(29) ;
        12. Bear Builder Associate(21) ;
        13. Associate Workshop Manager(19) ;
        14. Manager(18) ;
        15. Associate(17) .


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