Visual Merchandising Space Planning Temp

Five Below • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 27,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in. It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace! This will be a temporary assignment through January 31, 2027 with the option to extend POSITION SUMMARY: Visual Merchandising Space Planning Temp is a highly analytical role that supports data-driven retail decisions. This role focuses on leveraging sales, inventory, and customer data to inform space allocation, optimize product placement, and improve store performance. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with large datasets and translating insights into actionable merchandising strategies.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in retail analytics, space planning, merchandising, or a similar data-focused role
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling); experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into business insights
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present data-driven recommendations clearly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SQL or other data querying tools
• Understanding of retail KPIs (sales per linear foot, sell-through, conversion rates, etc)
• Familiarity with forecasting and planning concepts
• Exposure to test-and-learn or experimentation frameworks

Nice To Haves

• Experience with space planning or planogram software (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder, Apollo)

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales, inventory, and productivity data to inform space planning decisions and optimize product placement
• Evaluate category performance (e.g., sales per linear foot, sell-through) to recommend space allocation adjustments
• Partner with Visual Leaders to offer merchandising and planning teams space strategies with financial goals and forecasts
• Build reports and dashboards to track store layout effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support A/B testing or pilot initiatives for new merchandising strategies and layouts
• Identify trends and anomalies in store performance and provide actionable recommendations
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems and reporting tools
• Assist with resets and provide post-execution performance analysis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees