Merchandise Manager - Aurora. CO

Five Below • Aurora, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Manager oversees stock receiving and organization, merchandising displays, store opening and closing, associate activities and training, and sales and expense controls. This role may act as Manager on Duty, taking responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and urgent issues. The manager executes corporate merchandising plans and seasonal updates, ensures promotional signage is accurate and current, and follows the company’s Inventory Integrity process. The position is hourly and starts at $21.00.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 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 the essential job functions in compliance with applicable laws.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include day, evening, weekend, and overnight shifts, as well as travel when required.
• Ability to identify and discern email and printed instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures.
• Frequently operate a cash register.
• Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 pounds and place or remove merchandise at heights of 5–10 feet.
• Frequently ascend and descend ladders to retrieve and put away stock.
• Frequently kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor.
• Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information with customers, managers, and coworkers in person and by telephone.
• Frequently move across the sales floor and between the sales floor and stock room.
• Remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• College experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, unpacking, and organizing new stock so items are efficiently placed on the sales floor.
• Manage the setup and maintenance of displays for assigned store sections, ensuring signage and promotions are accurate and follow corporate reset and seasonal-update guidelines.
• Manage store opening and closing processes, including securing cash, locking doors, and setting alarms.
• 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 effective performance and excellent customer service.
• Support associate onboarding and ongoing training in 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.

Benefits

• The job posting directs candidates to the company benefits site for information about health coverage and financial and personal wellness support; specific benefit plans are not listed.

What This Job Offers

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