Merchandise Manager- Princeton WV

Five Below • Bluefield, WV

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Manager oversees merchandise receiving, unpacking, organization, and placement on the sales floor. The role manages displays, signage, promotional materials, corporate-guideline resets, and seasonal updates. It also includes opening and closing the store, serving as Manager on Duty when needed, supporting associate activities and training, driving sales, controlling expenses, executing the market plan, and ensuring the company’s Inventory Integrity process is followed. The position requires a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including day, evening, weekend, and potentially overnight shifts, as well as travel as required.

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.
• At least 18 years old and able to perform 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, with 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; use ladders; kneel, bend, twist, and stoop; communicate with customers and coworkers; and move around the sales floor and stock room.

Nice To Haves

• College experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, unpacking, and organizing new stock so items are placed efficiently on the sales floor.
• Manage setup and maintenance of displays, accurate signage, promotions, corporate-guideline 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, taking responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and urgent issues.
• Help oversee store associates’ daily activities and ensure effective performance and 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