Merchandise Manager

Five Below•North Bergen, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Five Below, growth is driven by individuals who embrace the purpose: to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, with products priced so low that customers can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff. The company culture, known as The Five Below Way, emphasizes values and behaviors that inspire associates with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to create a WOWplace. Five Below is a leading growth retailer offering trend-right, extreme value, high-quality products loved by all. The company believes life is better when customers are free to "let go & have fun" in an amazing experience filled with unlimited possibilities. With most items priced between $1 and $5 and some extreme-value items priced beyond $5, Five Below makes it easy to say YES! to the newest, coolest stuff across awesome Five Below worlds: Candy, Style, Party, Room, Create, Tech, Sports, and New & Now. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Five Below today has over 1,900 stores in 46 states.

Requirements

High School Graduate or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Creative thinking
Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Nice To Haves

College experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees the receiving, unpacking, and organizing of new stock to ensure items are quickly and efficiently placed on the sales floor
Manages the setup and maintenance of displays for specific store sections, ensuring signage is accurate and promotions are properly highlighted, following corporate guidelines for resets and seasonal updates.
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.
Acts as Manager on Duty when needed, taking full responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and addressing any urgent issues.
Helps oversee the daily activities of all store associates, ensuring they are performing their duties effectively and providing excellent customer service.
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.
Executes the market plan by arranging products and signage according to corporate guidelines, ensuring promotional materials are displayed properly and updated regularly.
Ensures the execution of company Inventory Integrity process