Store Manager Hourly

Five Below•Baldwin Park, CA

About The Position

Five Below is hiring a Store Manager to lead store operations, develop a high-performing team, and deliver a positive customer experience. The manager leads from the sales floor, sets the pace and priorities, coaches and develops associates, manages labor to match business needs and budget, drives sales, and maintains an engaging, accountable store culture. The role calls for sound judgment, integrity, flexibility, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Success is measured through sales and labor results, customer feedback and satisfaction, Store Scorecard performance, team development and retention, and operational execution and compliance. The manager spends structured time on development check-ins, coaching conversations, labor and volume planning, and use of Five Below resources and programs. The position is active and floor-oriented, with frequent movement through the sales floor and stockroom. The stated hourly pay range is $24.23 to $30.58; compensation may vary based on job-related factors and may include benefits, bonus, and incentive pay.

Requirements

At least 18 years old and able to perform essential job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 3 years of management experience preferred.
5–10+ years of leadership experience leading teams and delivering results, as stated under What You Bring to the Team.
Experience managing a store or large department; retail experience is preferred but not required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask, think creatively, and maintain composure under pressure.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and place or move merchandise up to 5–10 feet high.
Ability to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time.
Ability to frequently move across the sales floor and between the sales floor and stockroom.
Ability to frequently kneel, bend, twist, and stoop.
Ability to operate a computer, printer, cash register, ladders, pallet jacks, and handheld devices as required.
Ability to identify and understand email and printed instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with customers, managers, and coworkers by telephone and face-to-face.

Nice To Haves

Promotion from assistant manager or co-manager roles is a significant plus.
Experience in fast-paced, high-volume, or high-complexity store environments.
Retail experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the store as its visible presence and set the pace for daily operations.
Coach, develop, provide feedback to, and recognize associates.
Keep freight moving, maintain store zones, and clarify operational priorities.
Manage labor by adjusting staffing to business needs and staying within budget.
Drive sales by modeling selling behaviors and guiding the team on the sales floor.
Build a positive, fun, high-performing team culture.
Adapt quickly to changing business needs and take accountability for results.
Plan and conduct development check-ins, coaching conversations, and labor and volume planning.
Support customer satisfaction, operational execution, and compliance.
Use store resources and programs to support performance.