Store Manager - 8090

About the Role

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! As a Store Manager, you’ll lead from the floor, energize a team, and deliver results by balancing operations, team development, and customer wow moments.

Responsibilities

• Lead with presence — be the face, voice, and pace of the store.
• Grow a powerhouse team through coaching, feedback, and celebration.
• Keep operations humming — ensure freight flows, zones look sharp, and priorities are clear.
• Manage labor like a boss — flex your team to match business needs and stay on budget.
• Drive sales on the floor — model selling behaviors, guide your team, and ensure every customer leaves happy.
• Create a culture people want to be part of — positive, fun, and high-performing.
• Pivot when needed — handle fast changes with ease.
• Show up with integrity and own the outcomes.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of leadership experience leading teams and delivering results.
• Experience managing a store or large department — retail preferred but not required.
• Promotion from assistant or co-manager roles is a big plus.
• Comfort leading in fast-paced, high-volume, or high-complexity store environments.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain composure under pressure.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Talent Development: People-first mindset with a focus on teaching and building others up.
• Sales Floor Presence & Execution: Lead from the floor with clarity, calm, and control (without micromanaging).
• Strategic Agility: Stay cool under pressure and pivot like a pro when challenges arise.
• Culture & Leadership Style: Bring energy, positive vibes, high expectations, and team spirit.
• Integrity & Accountability: Follow through on commitments and build trust with your team.

Essential Job Functions

• Frequently operate a computer, printer, and occasionally a cash register.
• Occasionally ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and put away stock.
• Frequently kneel, bend, twist, and stoop in the stockroom and on the sales floor.
• Identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, schedules, and standard operating procedures.
• Frequently communicate with customers, managers, and coworkers via telephone and face-to-face.
• Frequently move across the sales floor to direct associates and assist customers, as well as to and from the stockroom.
• Work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 25 lbs and place/move merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet.
• Operate equipment such as ladders, pallet jacks, and handheld devices.
• 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 laws.

How Success Is Measured

• Sales and labor results.
• TruRating feedback and customer satisfaction.
• Store Scorecard performance.
• Team development and retention.
• Operational execution and compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities tied to your store’s success.
• Full benefits package — medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
• Sweet employee discount.
• Real career growth — promotion from within and development for future leaders.
• Recognition that celebrates your wins and contributions.
• Supportive culture valuing work-life balance while driving high performance.

Pay

$56,700.00 - $71,550.00 per year.

Development & Planning

You’ll spend structured time planning for success through:

• Development check-ins.
• Coaching conversations.
• Labor and volume planning.
• Leveraging Five Below’s toolbox of resources and programs.