Support Lead Full Time

Five Below•Philadelphia, PA

11d

About The Position

The Support Lead helps oversee store associates and daily store activities while ensuring excellent customer service and an efficient checkout experience. The role trains and supports associates, assists with merchandising and stock organization, and drives sales while controlling expenses. When needed, the Support Lead acts as Manager on Duty and takes responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and urgent issues. The position also handles store opening and closing procedures and performs routine store maintenance. The job description notes that additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Store Manager based on store needs.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 1 year 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 the essential job functions in compliance with applicable laws.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs, including day, evening, weekend, and potentially overnight shifts; travel may be required.
Ability to operate a cash register frequently.
Ability to frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 pounds and place or remove merchandise at heights of 5–10 feet.
Ability to frequently climb and descend ladders to retrieve and put away stock.
Ability to frequently kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor.
Ability to frequently communicate and exchange accurate information with customers, managers, and coworkers in person and by telephone.
Ability to frequently move across the sales floor and between the sales floor and stock room.
Ability to identify and understand email and printed instructions related to merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures.
Ability to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time.

Nice To Haves

College experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure crew members provide strong customer service through personal contact with customers.
Train crew members on the B.E.S.T. customer service experience and help ensure fast, friendly checkout.
Help oversee daily activities of store associates and ensure they perform their duties effectively and provide excellent customer service.
Assist with receiving, unpacking, and organizing new stock so items are efficiently placed on the sales floor.
Act as Manager on Duty when needed, overseeing store operations, staff management, customer service, and urgent issues.
Manage store opening or closing, including securing cash, locking doors, setting alarms, and preparing the store for daily operations.
Support associate onboarding and ongoing training in store policies, product knowledge, and operational procedures.
Drive store sales and control expenses through merchandising, staff performance, and customer service.
Partner with the store leadership team on merchandising procedures and World Recovery.
Perform store maintenance, including taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, and maintaining the stock room.
Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the Store Manager based on store needs.