Five Below
StoreManager
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“Store Manager at Five Below. Skills: Leadership, Team Development, Sales, Operations Management, Customer Service. Lead from the floor, energize a team, and deliver results. Balancing operations, team development, and customer wow moments”
What You'll Achieve.
Sales and labor results; TruRating feedback and customer satisfaction; Store Scorecard performance; Team development and retention; Operational execution and compliance
Industry & Context.
Creative thinking; Ability to maintain composure under pressure; Strategic Agility: You stay cool under pressure and pivot like a pro when the day throws curveballs.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays, Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25lbs and place/move merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet, Ability to operate equipment such as ladders, pallet jacks, and handheld devices, Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Graduate or equivalent, Minimum 3 years of management experience preferred, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to multi-task, Creative thinking, Ability to maintain composure under pressure
Nice to Have
Experience managing a store or large department — retail preferred but not required, Grown from the inside — promotion from assistant or co-manager roles is a big plus
What You'll Do.
and customer wow moments
Lead with presence — be the face
and the pace of the store.
Grow a powerhouse team through coaching
Keep operations humming — freight flowing
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
and make sure every Boss leaves happy.
Create a culture people want to be part of — positive
Pivot when needed — fast changes
Show up with integrity and own the outcomes.
Development check-ins
Labor and volume planning
Leveraging Five Below’s amazing toolbox of resources and programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Grow a powerhouse team through coaching, feedback, and celebration.; Communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers.; Move across the sales floor directing associates and assisting customers
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 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.
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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