Five Below
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If you’re passionate about leading with purpose and building a high-performing team, this role is your stage.
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 20,000 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!
Role Purpose
Are you ready to lead from the floor, energize a team, and deliver results? Our Store Managers do it all. They’re the driving force behind an awesome store experience — balancing operations, team development, and customer wow moments. If you’re passionate about leading with purpose and building a high-performing team, this role is your stage.
Lead with presence — be the face, the voice, and the pace of the store.
Grow a powerhouse team through coaching, feedback, and celebration.
Keep operations humming — freight flowing, zones looking sharp, and priorities clear.
Manage labor like a boss — flex your team to match the business and stay on budget.
Drive sales on the floor — model selling behaviors, guide your team, and make sure every Boss leaves happy.
Create a culture people want to be part of — positive, fun, and high-performing.
Pivot when needed — fast changes, no problem. You’ve got this.
Show up with integrity and own the outcomes. Always.
What Makes You Shine
Talent Development: You’re people-first and always teaching. You build others up while getting things done.
Sales Floor Presence & Execution: You lead from the floor — clear, calm, and in control (but never micromanaging).
Strategic Agility: You stay cool under pressure and pivot like a pro when the day throws curveballs.
Culture & Leadership Style: You bring the energy — positive vibes, high expectations, and a lot of team spirit.
Integrity & Accountability: You mean what you say and follow through. Your team trusts you — and you trust them.
5–10+ years of leadership experience where you’ve led teams and delivered results.
Experience managing a store or large department — retail preferred but not required.
You’ve grown from the inside — promotion from assistant or co-manager roles is a big plus.
Comfort leading in fast-paced, high-volume, or high-complexity store environments.
How Success is Measured
Your impact shows up in results everyone can see — and you’ve got the toolbox to make it happen. Success is measured by:
Sales and labor results
TruRating feedback and customer satisfaction
Store Scorecard performance
Team development and retention
Operational execution and compliance
How You Work Best
You’re out front — leading from the floor, not behind a desk. You thrive on movement, energy, and action. Your coaching moments happen in real time. Your decisions drive the day. And your impact? Visible from the front door to the back room.
Development check-ins
Coaching convos
Labor and volume planning
Leveraging Five Below’s amazing toolbox of resources and programs
Competitive pay with bonus opportunities tied to your store’s success.
A full benefits package — medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
Sweet employee discount so you can enjoy the fun, too.
Real career growth — we love to promote from within and develop future leaders.
Recognition that celebrates your wins and contributions.
A supportive culture that values work-life balance while driving high performance.
High School Graduate or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of management experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Creative thinking
Ability to maintain composure under pressure
Frequently operate computer and printer, and occasionally operate cash register
Occasionally ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock
Frequently position self to kneel, bend twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor
Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures
Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Frequently move across the sales floor directing associates and assisting customers, as well as to and from the stockroom retrieving and putting away merchandise
Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 25lbs and place/move merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet
Ability to operate equipment such as ladders, pallet jacks, and handheld devices
Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time
Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform all essential job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered—check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome
Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Salary
$50,000.00 - $63,125.00
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