Merchandise Manager

Job Opportunity At Five Below

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose : We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they'll tell you there's no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.

It's all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!

Responsibilities

Oversees the receiving, unpacking, and organizing of new stock to ensure items are quickly and efficiently placed on the sales floor

Manages the setup and maintenance of displays for specific store sections, ensuring signage is accurate and promotions are properly highlighted, following corporate guidelines for resets and seasonal updates.

Manages the entire process of opening or closing the store, which includes securing cash, locking doors, setting alarms, and ensuring everything is in place for a smooth daily operation.

Acts as Manager on Duty when needed, taking full responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and addressing any urgent issues.

Helps oversee the daily activities of all store associates, ensuring they are performing their duties effectively and providing excellent customer service.

Supports the onboarding and ongoing training of associates, helping them learn store policies, product knowledge, and operational procedures to improve their performance.

Drives store sales and controls expenses : Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer service.

Executes the market plan by arranging products and signage according to corporate guidelines, ensuring promotional materials are displayed properly and updated regularly. Ensures the execution of company Inventory Integrity process

Qualifications

High School Graduate or equivalent

College experience preferred

Minimum 2 years of management experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Creative thinking

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Essential Job Functions

Frequently operate cash register

Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and places / removes merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet

Frequently ascend / descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock

Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor

Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Frequently move across the sales floor assisting customers, as well as to and from the stock room retrieving and putting away merchandise

Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required)

Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures

Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time

Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Position Type : Hourly

Position Starting At : $15.00

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