Merchandise Manager Panama City Beach

Five Below•Panama City Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Manager oversees merchandise receiving, unpacking, organization, and placement on the sales floor, as well as displays, signage, promotions, resets, and seasonal updates in accordance with corporate guidelines. The role also supports store opening and closing, serves as Manager on Duty when needed, and helps oversee, onboard, and train store associates. The Merchandise Manager helps drive sales and control expenses by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer service, and ensures company inventory-integrity processes are followed. This position requires a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including day, evening, and weekend work, and may include overnight shifts and travel as required. The role involves frequent customer and coworker communication, operating a cash register, moving merchandise, climbing ladders, and remaining upright and stationary for much of the workday.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum of 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 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.

Nice To Haves

College experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee receiving, unpacking, and organizing new stock so items are placed efficiently on the sales floor.
Manage the setup and maintenance of displays, accurate signage, promotions, corporate resets, and seasonal updates.
Manage store opening or closing procedures, including securing cash, locking doors, setting alarms, and preparing the store for daily operations.
Act as Manager on Duty when needed and take 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 in store policies, product knowledge, and operational procedures.
Help 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.