Five Below
StoreManager
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“Store Manager at Five Below. Skills: Sales leadership, Team development, Store operations. Lead from the floor. Energize a team”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver results; Achieve sales results; Achieve labor results; Improve TruRating feedback; Improve customer satisfaction; Improve Store Scorecard performance; Develop team; Retain team; Achieve operational execution; Achieve compliance
Industry & Context.
Creative thinking; Pivot when needed; Stay cool under pressure
Flexible schedule, Lift up to 25lbs, Work weekends, Work holidays, Work evenings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Graduate or equivalent, Minimum 3 years of management experience, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to multi-task, Creative thinking, Ability to maintain composure under pressure, Frequently operate computer and printer, Occasionally operate cash register, Occasionally ascend/descend ladders, Frequently kneel, bend twist, and stoop, Identify and discern email and print instructions, Frequently communicate and exchange information, Frequently move across sales floor, Ability to work a flexible schedule, Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25lbs, Place/move merchandise up to 5-10 feet, Ability to operate ladders, pallet jacks, handheld devices, Remain in stationary, upright position for 80% of time
Nice to Have
Experience managing a store or large department, Retail experience preferred, Promotion from assistant or co-manager roles is a big plus, Comfort leading in fast-paced, high-volume, or high-complexity store environments
What You'll Do.
Create customer wow moments
Grow team through coaching
Keep operations humming
Flex team to match business
Drive sales on the floor
Model selling behaviors
Ensure customers leave happy
Create positive culture
Create high-performing culture
Show up with integrity
Stay calm under pressure
Set high expectations
Conduct development check-ins
Conduct coaching conversations
Plan labor and volume
Leverage Five Below resources
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with managers; Work with coworkers; Direct associates; Assist customers
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Face-to-face communication
Full Job Description
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! # **Role Purpose** Are you ready to lead from the floor, energize a team, and deliver results? Our Store Managers do it all. They’re the driving force behind an awesome store experience — balancing operations, team development, and customer wow moments. If you’re passionate about leading with purpose and building a high-performing team, this role is your stage. # **What You’ll Be Rockin’ Every Day** Lead with presence — be the face, the voice, and the pace of the store. Grow a powerhouse team through coaching, feedback, and celebration. Keep operations humming — freight flowing, zones looking sharp, and priorities clear. Manage labor like a boss — flex your team to match the business and stay on budget. Drive sales on the floor — model selling behaviors, guide your team, and make sure every Boss leaves happy. Create a culture people want to be part of — positive, fun, and high-performing. Pivot when needed — fast changes, no problem. You’ve got this. Show up with integrity and own the outcomes. Always. # **What Makes You Shine** Talent Development: You’re people-first and always teaching. You build others up while getting things done. Sales Floor Presence & Execution: You lead from the floor — clear, calm, and in control (but never micromanaging). Strategi
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