Merchandise Manager

Overview 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 new, coolest stuff. There are over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and contribute to a culture defined by The Five Below Way, our values and behaviors. It’s all about culture at Five Below, inspiring you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, energy, passion, and the ability to create a WOW workplace. 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 highlighted according to corporate guidelines for resets and seasonal updates. Manages the opening or closing of the store, including 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 urgent issue resolution. Oversees the daily activities of all store associates, ensuring responsibilities are performed effectively and customer service is excellent. Supports onboarding and ongoing training of associates on store policies, product knowledge, and operational procedures to improve performance. Drives store sales and controls expenses 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 execution of the 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 place/remove merchandise up to heights of 5–10 feet Frequently ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and stock stock Frequently kneel, bend, twist, and stoop in the stock room and on the sales floor Frequently communicate with customers face-to-face and by telephone, and exchange information with managers and coworkers Move across the sales floor assisting customers and retrieving stock from the stock room Work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including day, evening, weekends, and possible overnight shifts and travel as required Identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures Remain in a stationary, upright position for extended periods as required Benefits We offer benefits including health coverage, financial and personal wellness programs. Further details are available through official channels. Equal Opportunity & Accommodations 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 providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and include your contact information. Position Details Position Type: Hourly Position Starting At: $15.00 Fraud Notice Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or recruiter activity. Confirm the recruiter has an @fivebelow.com email address. Five Below does not request financial information from candidates during the hiring process. If you suspect fraud, visit the official Five Below Career Site to verify postings. #J-18808-Ljbffr