Merchandise Manager 5100

Five Below • Texarkana, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Manager supports store operations and merchandising at Five Below. This role oversees receiving, organizing, and placing stock; maintaining displays, signage, and promotions; and executing corporate merchandising plans and inventory integrity processes. The manager may open or close the store and serve as Manager on Duty, taking responsibility for store operations, associates, customer service, and urgent issues. The role also helps train associates and drives sales through effective merchandising, staff performance, and customer service while controlling expenses. Work requires a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends, overnight shifts, and travel as required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Creative thinking.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform all essential job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and potentially overnight shifts and travel as required.
• Ability to identify and understand email and printed instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time.
• Frequently operate a cash register; move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and place or remove merchandise at heights of 5–10 feet; climb ladders; kneel, bend, twist, and stoop; move across the sales floor and between the sales floor and stock room; and communicate accurately with customers, managers, and coworkers in person and by telephone.

Nice To Haves

• College experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, unpacking, and organizing new stock so items are placed on the sales floor efficiently.
• Manage the setup and maintenance of displays for assigned store sections, ensuring signage and promotions are accurate and following corporate guidelines for resets and seasonal updates.
• Manage store opening and closing procedures, including securing cash, locking doors, setting alarms, and preparing for daily operations.
• Act as Manager on Duty when needed, overseeing store operations, staff, customer service, and urgent issues.
• Help oversee daily activities of store associates and ensure they perform their duties effectively and provide excellent customer service.
• Support associate onboarding and ongoing training on store policies, product knowledge, and operational procedures.
• Drive store sales and control expenses by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer service.
• Execute the market plan by arranging products and signage according to corporate guidelines and keeping promotional materials properly displayed and updated.
• Ensure execution of the company Inventory Integrity process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED