Full-Time
Sales Associate
Posted on 5/19/2025
Five Below
10,001+ employees
Discount retailer for trendy products
Compensation Overview
$17.29/hr
Entry, Junior
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
Aurora, CO, USA
- At least 16 years old
- Available to work a flexible schedule
- Comfortable with or willing to learn technology (such as cash registers, hand-held and mobile devices)
- Good communicator with the ability to engage with customers
- Able to handle customer interactions and potential issues/concerns courteously and professionally
- Use basic information-gathering skills to solve problems
- Ability to learn procedural knowledge acquired through on-the-job training
- Greet and assist customers promptly: Approach and acknowledge customers immediately, providing assistance and handling multiple customers efficiently.
- Understand and meet customer needs: Assess customer needs by sharing product knowledge, answering questions, directing them to merchandise, and offering recommendations. Engage in suggestive selling while staying informed on product availability.
- Promote store events and promotions: Inform customers about current store events, promotions, and special activities to enhance their shopping experience and drive sales.
- Resolve customer concerns: Address customer issues and use product knowledge to offer alternative solutions, aiming to turn returns into exchanges when possible.
- Communicate needs to management: Regularly inform management about merchandise restocking, service requirements, and any customer feedback in a timely manner.
- Support team and company goals: Collaborate with the team to achieve overall store and company objectives, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.
Five Below operates as a discount retailer that provides a wide range of trendy products and essentials aimed at pre-teens, teens, and young adults. The company focuses on offering high-value items at low prices, primarily $5 and below, although some products may exceed this price point. Its business model involves sourcing products from around the world to maintain a diverse and frequently updated inventory that resonates with its target audience. Revenue is generated through both in-store and online sales, with a strong focus on creating an enjoyable shopping experience. Product categories include school supplies, fashion accessories, electronics, toys, games, and home decor. Additionally, Five Below is committed to ethical sourcing and adheres to human rights and labor practices as mandated by the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded
2002
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Expansion into community-oriented centers increases foot traffic and brand visibility.
- Diversifying supply chain due to tariffs may lead to resilient sourcing strategies.
- New CMO enhances digital presence, capitalizing on the trend of online shopping.
What critics are saying
- Tariffs on Chinese imports could impact cost structure, leading to price increases.
- Suspension of shipments from China may disrupt supply chain and inventory levels.
- Economic pressures may reduce discretionary spending, affecting sales of non-essential items.
What makes Five Below unique
- Five Below targets pre-teens, teens, and young adults with trendy, affordable products.
- The company emphasizes ethical sourcing and compliance with human rights and labor practices.
- Five Below creates a fun, engaging shopping experience both in-store and online.
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↓ -5%Columbia Park Center recently signed more than 53,000 square feet in new leases to family-focused retail experiences — Burlington, Aqua-Tots Swim Schools, and Five Below.The shopping center is anchored by ShopRite, and signing of the junior anchor tenants reflects a sustained surge in demand for quality, community-oriented offerings and helps solidify the center’s role as a regional retail destination.“The recent leasing success at Columbia Park Center highlights the center’s appeal to both national brands and local families alike,” said Sunny Choi, director – head of leasing at Madison International Realty, the owner and operator of Columbia Park Center. “We’re seeing retailers prioritize locations that offer built-in foot traffic and neighborhood connectivity — trends that have only accelerated in markets like North Bergen post-pandemic.”RIPCO Real Estate’s Jake Frantzman, Vice President, and Florian Suserman, Executive Vice President, are the exclusive leasing agents for Columbia Park Retail Center representing the property in all the new lease signings.“The recent additions of Aqua-Tots, Five Below, and Burlington reflect the growing demand for family-friendly retail options that provide both value and a sense of community. Columbia Park’s prime location and strong anchor tenants position it as a key destination in the North Bergen area,” said Jake Frantzman, vice president at RIPCO Real Estate.Among the newest additions is Aqua-Tots Swim Schools, which opened in April. The 9,064-square-foot facility boasts a 90-degree, 68-foot-long pool with 18 swim zones, and 15 changing rooms. Bobby Antonicello Jr at Grid Commercial Real Estate Advisors represented Aqua-Tots Swim School.Also joining Columbia Park Center is discounter Five Below, which has signed a 10-year lease for an 11,527-square-foot space and is expected to open later this year. Tom Rettaliata and Jeffrey Howard, vice chairmen at RIPCO Real Estate, represented Five Below.Burlington, a nationally recognized value retailer, marks another 10-year lease at the shopping center with a 32,645-square-foot space
Discount retail chain Five Below reportedly suspended cargo shipments from China due to the trade war between the country and the U.S.A shipping company used by the retailer told suppliers that Five Below suspended its cargo shipments, that no containers should be delivered to the yard starting Thursday (April 10) and that containers already loaded should be unpacked and returned to the carrier, Bloomberg reported Friday (April 11), citing a letter sent by the shipper to suppliers.It is not clear if the letter went to all Five Below vendors, or only some, according to the report.Five Below did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment.The most recent tariff increases announced by the U.S. likely pose costs of 90% to 95% for Five Below, the Bloomberg report said, citing an estimate from Oppenheimer analyst Brian Nagel.Five Below Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Kristy Chipman said in March that 60% of the retailer’s total cost of goods are imported from China, either directly or through its domestic vendors, PYMNTS reported at the time.“We are dealing with the tariffs that are in place today and our mitigation initiatives are well under way,” Chipman said March 19 during the retailer’s quarterly earnings call. “These initiatives include vendor collaboration, selective price adjustments primarily within our $1 to $5 price points, diversification of sourcing and increasing our focus on product newness.”Global container bookings dropped 49% when the period of April 1-8 is compared to the previous week, March 24-31, the Bloomberg report said, citing an estimate from Vizion.In a blog post announcing that finding, Vizion said that data shows how global shippers are reacting to changes in tariffs.“This dramatic drop aligned with two key developments: the April 4th U.S. tariff announcement, followed by China’s retaliatory measures announced on April 5th,” the post said. “The result? A widespread booking freeze, as shippers paused mid-shipment cycle to reassess costs, timelines and broader trade strategy.”The biggest drops have been seen in discretionary or seasonal categories, the post said.It was reported April 9 that Amazon canceled orders from multiple vendors in China and other Asian countries after President Donald Trump’s April 2 announcement that the U.S. planned to levy tariffs on goods from more than 180 countries
Petco is working to enhance the omnichannel capabilities and digital experience it offers customers as part of “Phase 2” of its effort to reinvent its brand and position itself to regain market share. The pet health and wellness chain began this phased process six months ago, Petco CEO Joel Anderson said Wednesday (March 26) during the company’s quarterly earnings call. In Phase 1, the company focused on restoring its “retail fundamentals.” This project was helped by changes to its leadership team and by Anderson visiting Petco stores and distribution warehouses and holding small group listening sessions and larger town halls
Five Below competes with other discount retailers like Dollar Tree and Dollar General, focusing on value and trend-right products.
Five Below has added a chief marketing officer (CMO) to promote the products it has added since beginning a reset of its business and to meet customers where they are: online. Five Below CEO Winnie Park announced the addition Wednesday (March 19) during the company’s quarterly earnings call, saying the company had not had a CMO for a while. The company aims to build brand awareness, let existing and new customers know about what it offers, and expand on its existing efforts with creators and social media, which have been well received