Full-Time
Store Manager
Five Below
10,001+ employees
Discount retailer selling trendy youth goods
Compensation Overview
$56.7k - $71.5k/yr
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Midlothian, IL, USA
In Person
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- Five to ten or more years of leadership experience leading teams and delivering results.
- Experience managing a store or large department; retail experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience in fast-paced, high-volume, or high-complexity store environments.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least three years of management experience is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and think creatively.
- Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and move merchandise to heights of 5–10 feet.
- Ability to operate ladders, pallet jacks, handheld devices, computers, printers, and cash registers.
- Ability to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time.
- Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform all essential job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
- Lead the store from the sales floor and serve as the face, voice, and pace of the store.
- Build and develop a high-performing team through coaching, feedback, teaching, and recognition.
- Maintain store operations, including freight flow, merchandise zones, and priority setting.
- Manage labor by flexing staffing to match business needs and remain within budget.
- Drive sales on the sales floor by modeling selling behaviors and guiding associates.
- Create a positive, fun, and high-performing store culture.
- Adapt to rapid changes and shifting business needs.
- Own store outcomes with integrity and accountability.
- Conduct development check-ins and coaching conversations.
- Plan labor and volume to support store performance.
- Use company tools, resources, and programs to support store operations.
- Deliver results in sales, labor, customer satisfaction, store scorecard performance, team development and retention, operational execution, and compliance.
- Operate equipment and retrieve, put away, and move merchandise throughout the sales floor and stockroom.
- Communicate accurately with customers, managers, and coworkers in person and by telephone.
- Direct associates and assist customers across the sales floor and stockroom.
- Promotion from an assistant manager or co-manager role is a significant advantage.
- Retail management experience is preferred.
- At least three years of management experience is preferred.
Five Below is a discount retailer that offers a wide range of trendy products and essentials aimed at pre-teens, teens, and young adults. Its products are priced primarily at $5 or less, with some items priced higher, and are refreshed frequently by sourcing goods globally to keep inventory up to date. Customers can shop in stores or online, with the experience designed to be fun and engaging. The company sells categories such as school supplies, fashion accessories, electronics, toys, games, and home decor. Its emphasis on ethical sourcing and compliance with human rights and labor practices guides supplier choices. Compared to competitors, Five Below emphasizes high-value, fashion-forward items at very low prices with a continuously rotating assortment that appeals to a younger audience. The goal is to provide affordable, on-trend products while delivering an enjoyable shopping experience and driving growth through both in-store and online channels.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 fiscal 2026 sales rose 32.5% to $1.29 billion; comparable sales jumped 22.7%.
- Five Below opened 49 net new stores in Q1 2026, reaching 1,970 locations.
- Cardi B's June 2026 viral post amplified Five Below's bargain-tech-and-toy brand.
What critics are saying
- A July 2026 consumer class action targets Five Below's tariff refunds and pricing.
- Philadelphia judges let the August 4, 2026 securities class action proceed against Five Below.
- If trend-right merchandising slips again, Five Below's teen core abandons stores within months.
What makes Five Below unique
- Five Below's June 2026 board adds Shake Shack CEO Robert Lynch and retail operator expertise.
- Rodney Lastinger joined June 22, 2026, bringing Target and GNC scale-store discipline.
- Christos Yatrakis joined June 15, 2026, strengthening governance across nearly 2,000 stores.
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↑ 4%Five Below opens Martinsville store. By Jessica Dillon Five Below has opened its new Martinsville location at the Village of Martinsville, celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 24 and a weekend of giveaways, promotions and trivia for shoppers. The national retailer offers a variety of products, many priced at $5 or less, while also carrying select higher-priced items. District Manager Crystal Bass said the store has received an enthusiastic response from the community. "I think we're going to bring a lot of fun traffic to the shopping center," Bass said. "Everybody was super pumped up. And we opened on Tuesday, and it's been going ever since." Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce President and Executive Director Brenell Thomas welcomed the retailer to the community. "It's a big deal for Martinsville to be here. So when we talk about this crowd, just, and the amount of folks that are still coming in, they're streaming in, we know about all of the promotions that they're doing," Thomas said. Thomas said the new store gives residents another affordable shopping option close to home. "We always talk about what we don't have in Martinsville, but let's celebrate the things that we do. So this is an affordable place. I'm seeing back-to-school stuff," Thomas said. She said the store offers merchandise that previously required residents to travel or shop online. "Just a lot of the fun things that people were going out of town for now and they can get it right here at home," Thomas said. "Where we thought we might have to order online or travel to go get it, Five Below is bringing some of those oddities right here, and at an affordable price." Thomas said she had already found several items she planned to purchase, including books and a fan. Five Below is located at 240 W. Commonwealth Blvd. The store is open 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Five Below celebrated the opening of its Martinsville store with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 24. Enter your email address to receive weekly notifications straight to your inbox.
Five Below opens its 2,000th store in LaGrange. Five Below is now open in LaGrange, marking a major milestone for the national retailer as the location becomes the company's 2,000th store. The City Menus previously reported that Five Below was preparing to open in the area. The LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the store's grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Five Below offers a variety of value-priced products, including games, tech accessories, room décor, beauty items, snacks and seasonal merchandise. The chamber congratulated Five Below on reaching the 2,000-store milestone and welcomed the new location to the LaGrange and Troup County community. Air Force Heating & Air served as the ribbon-cutting sponsor. Photo: Lagrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce
Five Below has appointed Rodney Lastinger as Chief Retail Officer and Christos Yatrakis as Chief Legal Officer. Lastinger joined on 22 June, whilst Yatrakis started on 15 June. Both executives report to Chief Operating Officer Kenneth Bull. Lastinger brings extensive retail operations experience, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer at GNC, where he oversaw more than 2,200 stores. He previously spent 18 years at Target Corporation, rising to Senior Vice President, Stores. He will lead operations across Five Below's nearly 2,000 stores. Yatrakis, who has over 20 years of legal experience, most recently served as Chief People & Legal Officer at Allbirds. He will oversee Five Below's legal function and corporate governance.
Five Below has appointed Robert Lynch as an independent director to its board, effective immediately, expanding the board to nine members. Lynch is currently chief executive officer of Shake Shack, a position he has held since May 2024. Lynch brings extensive experience leading multi-unit consumer businesses. He previously served as president and chief executive officer of Papa John's International and held senior positions at Arby's Restaurant Group, Taco Bell, H.J. Heinz Company and Procter & Gamble. He also served on Kontoor Brands' board from March 2021 to April 2026. Five Below, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Philadelphia, operates over 1,900 stores across 46 states, offering products primarily priced between $1 and $5.
Five Below received viral attention after rapper Cardi B shared her first shopping trip to the discount retailer on social media, expressing surprise at the product range and pricing. The video generated significant engagement across platforms, putting renewed focus on the NasdaqGS:FIVE brand. The publicity arrives as Five Below reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $1.29 billion and net income of $123.06 million. Management highlighted traction from social-driven trends like viral collectibles, and guidance points to higher sales and income ranges ahead. Investors are monitoring whether the celebrity exposure translates into sustained customer traffic and brand awareness beyond a short-term publicity spike. The company operates discount stores targeting younger, value-focused shoppers. Upcoming traffic data and digital engagement metrics may indicate the lasting impact of the viral moment.