Five Below

Discount retailer selling trendy youth goods

Interim Sales Lead

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 10

Part-timeWoodmere, NY, USA$17.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent is required.
At least one year of management experience is required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
The ability to multitask is required.
Creative thinking is required.
The ability to remain composed under pressure is required.
The ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and potentially overnight shifts, and to travel as required, is required.
The ability to identify and understand email and printed instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures is required.
The ability to frequently operate a cash register, computer, handheld device, phone, walkie-talkie, and mobile devices is required.
The ability to move merchandise weighing up to 25 pounds and place or remove merchandise at heights of 5 to 10 feet is required.
The ability to frequently climb and descend ladders to retrieve and put away stock is required.
The ability to frequently kneel, bend, twist, and stoop is required.
The ability to frequently communicate accurately with customers by telephone and in person, and with managers and coworkers, is required.
The ability to frequently move across the sales floor to assist customers and to and from the stock room to retrieve and put away merchandise is required.
The ability to remain stationary and upright for 80% of the time is required.

Responsibilities

Ensure crew members provide customers with personal attention and strong service.
Train the crew in the B.E.S.T. customer service experience and ensure each guest has a fast, friendly checkout experience.
Help oversee store associates' daily activities and ensure they perform their duties effectively and provide excellent customer service.
Assist with receiving, unpacking, and organizing new stock so items are placed efficiently on the sales floor.
Act as Manager on Duty when needed, taking responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and urgent issues.
Occasionally manage store opening or closing, including securing cash, locking doors, setting alarms, and preparing for smooth daily operations.
Support associate onboarding and ongoing training on store policies, product knowledge, and operational procedures to improve performance.
Drive store sales and control expenses by seeking ways to improve merchandising, staff performance, and customer service.
Partner with the store leadership team on merchandising procedures and World Recovery.
Perform store maintenance, including taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, and maintaining the stock room.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the Store Manager as dictated by store needs.

Desired Qualifications

College experience is preferred.

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!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures all crew members are Wowing the Customer through personal contact with customers.
Trains the crew on the B.E.S.T. customer service experience; ensuring that each guest has a fast, friendly check out experience.
Helps oversee the daily activities of all store associates, ensuring they are performing their duties effectively and providing excellent customer service.
Assists with the receiving, unpacking, and organizing of new stock to ensure items are quickly and efficiently placed on the sales floor
Acts as Manager on Duty when needed, taking full responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and addressing any urgent issues.
Occasionally manages the entire process of opening or closing the store, which includes securing cash, locking doors, setting alarms, and ensuring everything is in place for a smooth daily operation.
Supports the onboarding and ongoing training of associates, helping them learn store policies, product knowledge, and operational procedures to improve their performance.
Drives store sales and controls expenses: Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer service.
Partners with the entire store leadership team in merchandising procedures and World Recovery.
Performs store maintenance including but not limited to taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, maintaining stock room

This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities will be determined by the Store Manager, as dictated by store needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Graduate or equivalent
College experience preferred
Minimum 1 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 operates cash register, computer, hand-held, phone, walkie, and mobile devices
Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and places/removes merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet
Frequently ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock
Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor
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
Frequently move across the sales floor assisting customers, as well as to and from the stock room retrieving and putting away merchandise
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required)
Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures
Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time

Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered—check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome

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 working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

Position Type:

Hourly

Position Starting At:

$17.50

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About the Company

Five Below

Discount retailer selling trendy youth goods

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, PA
Founded: 2002

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