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Five Below

Discount retailer selling trendy youth goods

Part Time Support Lead

Part-Time
$11.50
Junior
Sylacauga, AL, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Store Management
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • At least 1 year of management experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Creative thinking.
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
  • Ability to operate a cash register; move merchandise weighing up to 25 pounds and place or remove merchandise at heights of 5–10 feet; frequently use ladders; and kneel, bend, twist, and stoop.
  • Ability to remain upright and stationary for 80% of the time.
  • Ability to communicate accurately with customers, managers, and coworkers in person and by telephone.
  • Ability to identify and understand email and printed instructions about merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with directing Front End Leads, where applicable, and store sales associates while serving as Manager on Duty; perform key store functions as directed.
  • Deliver customer service and lead the team to achieve performance indicators and brand loyalty.
  • Ensure associates and managers provide customer service through personal contact with customers.
  • Achieve customer satisfaction score goals provided by the District Manager.
  • Lead front-end operations and train staff on the High Fives of Customer Service.
  • Ensure guests have a fast, friendly checkout.
  • Maintain store cleanliness, recovery, and readiness for customers.
  • Perform opening and closing procedures and perform Store Manager duties in the Store Manager’s absence.
  • Assist with front-end operations and supervise, train, coach, and develop associates.
  • Review corporate communications and respond accordingly; partner with supervisors or the corporate office regarding store issues.
  • Drive store sales and control expenses; assist with payroll and keep payroll within budget.
  • Assist with merchandising, receiving, and stocking procedures; unload trucks, check in shipments, stage and pack out merchandise, and assist with front-end and queue merchandising.
  • Enforce Five Below standard operating procedures and hold associates accountable to them.
  • Handle cash, including preparing and depositing bank deposits; authorize register functions such as post-voids, returns, and discounts.
  • Comply with Human Resources policies and procedures.
  • Drive sales, average dollar sales, customer satisfaction scores, and expense control metrics.
  • Perform store maintenance, including taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, and maintaining the stock room.
Desired Qualifications
  • College experience preferred.

About the company

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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What believers are saying

  • Second-quarter 2026 comparable sales rose 14.1%, extending five straight quarters of double-digit growth.
  • September 2 guidance lifted full-year sales to $5.63-$5.71 billion and comps to 10%-12%.
  • The board approved a $600 million buyback on August 29, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Michigan forced a September 18, 2026 settlement over scanner overcharges and shelf-price failures.
  • Crocs sued Five Below on September 18, 2026, seeking an injunction and damages.
  • Crocs injunction risk can remove viral products and cripple Five Below's copy-led merchandising engine.

What makes Five Below unique

  • Five Below's $1-$5 treasure-hunt format keeps teen traffic and impulse purchases distinct.
  • On September 2, 2026, management reported 14.1% comparable sales across 2,022 stores.
  • September 23, 2026, added Ulta veteran Scott Settersten to audit oversight.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

5%
Yahoo Finance
Nov 2nd, 2026
Five Below beats Chewy as the better 2027 buy on 23% revenue growth and cheaper forward P/E

Motley Fool columnist Brendan Coffey picks Five Below over Chewy as the better retail stock for 2027, mainly on valuation. Five Below trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 23.5x, against 27.5x for Chewy. Five Below's revenue grew nearly 23% to about $4.8 billion in fiscal 2025, with net income of roughly $358.6 million. It has 2,022 stores and plans to add 150 a year. Same-store sales rose 18% in the first half of fiscal 2027. Chewy's revenue rose about 6.2% to $12.6 billion, with net income of $222.8 million. Its net margin was 1.8%, against 7.5% for Five Below. Coffey says Chewy lacks a strong moat against rivals such as PetSmart and Petco.

Patch Media
Oct 30th, 2026
Discount retailer debuts new MA store: business week.

Discount retailer debuts new MA store: business week. Hundreds of layoffs and a new discount retailer lead this week's business roundup. Posted Fri, Oct 30, 2026 at 9:48 am ET Here Are The Patriots' Odds To Beat The Dolphins In Week 8 Benjamin Pierce From a new discount retailer's debut to hundreds of layoffs looming, it's been a busy week in Massachusetts business news. Prefer to watch? Check out this week's Patch Food and Business Roundup in the video below, then keep scrolling for the written version. A new Five Below store is opening in Peabody, with a three-day grand opening celebration planned from Friday through Sunday. Find out what's happening in Across Massachusettsfor free with the latest updates from Patch. Customers can shop the store's selection of candy and snacks, toys and games, beauty items, tech, room decor, collectibles and other products. As many as 550 Massachusetts layoffs are possible through year's end, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act notices filed with the state. Some of the forecasted layoffs will happen at Takeda Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Labcorp Early Development Laboratories. Apna Bazar Farmers Market celebrated the opening of its fourth Massachusetts location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The business at 539-571 Boston Tpke. offered opening day gifts for the first 250 families. More Massachusetts Business News: Catch Up On Past Business Roundups:

ABC27
Oct 29th, 2026
Five Below opening new Lancaster County store this week.

Five Below opening new Lancaster County store this week. Posted: Oct 29, 2026 / 11:05 AM EDT Updated: Oct 29, 2026 / 11:05 AM EDT WILLOW STREET, Pa. (WHTM) - A new Five Below retail store will be opening its doors later this week in Lancaster County. According to Five Below, they will open the new store location at 2600 Willow Street Pike in the Kendig Square shopping center. The new Five Below will officially open for business this Friday, October 30. To celebrate the opening, Five Below will be hosting a weekend-long celebration starting October 30. During this time, shoppers will get the chance to score some free giveaways, exclusive product deals, games, and kids' activities. Once open, Five Below says their hours of operation will be: * Monday Saturday // 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. * Sunday // 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. According to Five Below, they were first founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pa. Today, the company boasts over 1,900 stores across 46 states.

Adventure Media & Events
Oct 21st, 2026
Five Below branches out with new 'The Lorax' collection.

Five Below branches out with new 'The Lorax' collection. Where there's a want, there's a thneed. A new line of Dr. Seuss merchandise is sprouting up at Five Below, featuring the cutest conservationist ever created: The Lorax. The collection brings the character back to its roots with colorful apparel, accessories, collectibles, and more inspired by the original Dr. Seuss storybook. With prices starting at just $5, the lineup invites longtime readers to celebrate the whimsical tale, while also passing The Lorax's important message to a new generation of environmental activists. Highlights from the collection include a playful Thneed-inspired beanie, a themed tumbler, and a Lorax graphic t-shirt, featuring the character's famous call to action at the end of the book. Fans can also cuddle up with a licensed Lorax Squishmallow. The plush is made from sustainable materials, so it can speak for the trees while it snuggles. The Lorax collection is now available at 500 Five Below stores across the U.S. and at fivebelow.com. For the latest information about product launches and partnerships, visit the retailer's website. Natalie miller. Natalie is an Assistant Editor for The Pop Insider, The Toy Insider, and The Toy Book. She is a Hufflepuff, a theme park enthusiast, and still holds the school record for the most Accelerated Reader points. If you're looking for her, she's probably at the nearest coffee shop, arguing over who the best Spider-Man is or trying to pet a stranger's dog.

Retail Technology Innovation Hub
Oct 21st, 2026
US retailer Five Below taps poq technology platform for launch of new native iOS and Android mobile apps.

US retailer Five Below taps poq technology platform for launch of new native iOS and Android mobile apps. poq has announced the launch of new native iOS and Android mobile apps for Five Below. Tiffany D'Amato, Vice President of Digital, Five Below, comments: "Our customers live on their phones, and these apps give them a faster, more engaging way to experience everything they love about Five Below." "Partnering with poq allowed us to bring that vision to life quickly and effectively, with a truly native experience built for our shoppers. We're confident these apps will drive stronger customer engagement and long-term growth for the brand." Helen Slaven, Chief Revenue Officer at poq, says: "Five Below is exactly the kind of brand app commerce was made for, with a huge, engaged customer base and a shopping experience built on discovery. We are thrilled to partner with them to turn mobile into an owned channel that retains customers, grows lifetime value and scales with the business." A built-in price scanner lets shoppers scan an item in store and check its price and details on the spot, while personalised search helps customers explore the various products Five Below has to offer. Store aware features surface the nearest store and stock availability and push notifications, keep customers close to new arrivals and seasonal drops. The apps are built on poq's platform and integrated with the Five Below commercetools commerce stack. 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards The awards, which celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world, have now closed for entries. Its winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November. Retailtechinnovationhub received a record number of entries this year and many fantastic examples of technology excellence driving transformative change across the global retail sector. Congratulations to all those who made it through the initial submission process! It's now over to its star studded judging panel who will decide the winners to be announced at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London. The event will be held on Wednesday, 4th November and consist of a drinks reception, three course meal, awards ceremony presided over by award winning stand-up comedian, presenter, actor and broadcaster, Aurie Styla, and after party until 1am.