District Manager- Kentucky West

Five Below; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Below is seeking a store leadership professional to drive a customer-centric culture across assigned districts. You will lead merchandising execution, coach store managers, and build a strong team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires a four-year degree (preferred) and 5-7 years in retail management, with a focus on sales growth, efficiency, and team development. This position is based in Kentucky and operates in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years retail management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate others.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Root-cause analysis to diagnose business problems.
• Create business and contingency plans.

Responsibilities

• Build a culture of working back from the customer.
• Ensure exceptional customer experiences via Five Below service model.
• Lead execution of merchandising and operational standards.
• Develop a high-performing crew and coach store leaders.
• Visit stores to coach and develop leaders and recognize performance.
• Communicate vision and hold teams accountable for KPIs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

People development

Problem-solving

Education

Four-year degree (preferred)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build a Culture of Working Back from the Customer
• Ensure exceptional customer experiences through the application of the Five Below service model that empowers crew to say yes to customers.
• Create and sustain a sales culture that achieves district business performance results.
• Lead execution of and follow up on all company merchandising and operational standards through close monitoring of merchandise flow and sell through.
• Challenge and equip store managers to creatively anticipate the needs of the customer and understand the why behind the what.
• Develop a High Performing Crew Attract. lead and develop teams that are ambassadors of Five Below’s culture.
• Regularly visit stores to learn from and recognize leaders who are driving business performance and to coach and develop leaders who need support.
• Present facts clearly, coach effectively, and actively listen to inspire trust and respect of direct reports.
• Ensure people feel cared for and connected to each other and foster a culture that values inclusion and diversity.
• Execute a talent strategy that attracts quality candidates and retains the best talent to make Five Below an employer of choice.
• Foster career growth through individual goal and development planning and performance coaching.
• Partner with Store Managers and Human Resources for employee coaching / counseling, performance documentation and employee relations matters.
• Develop a peer network internally and externally to build strong recruitment pipelines and succession plans for your district.
• Inspire accountability by providing training, coaching, and consistent feedback to your team.
• Drive a Consistent Business Lead district to deliver sustained business performance and productivity.
• Clearly communicate Five Below’s vision for the crew that empowers them to meet or exceed company objectives.
• Leverage reports and metrics to make decisions that positively impact sales, customer experience, profitability, shrink, payroll, and staffing.
• Equip store managers with business acumen, including a focus on financial management issues, critical controls and adherence to company policy.
• Analyze daily, weekly, monthly business results and store visits to pursue ways to drive greater performance level of direct reports.
• Build strong relationships and work closely with corporate business partners (i.e., HR, visual operations, asset protection, etc.) to capitalize on business opportunities.
• Achieve results without compromising quality or integrity of work and adhere to company policies and local, state, and federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years retail management experience
• Four-year degree, preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate others.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills
• Conduct root cause analysis to diagnose and address complex business problems.
• Create business plans and contingency plans.
• Proficiency in computer use and standard office applications.

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.

Five Below is a leading growth retailer offering trend-right, extreme value, high-quality products loved by the kid and the kid in all of us. We believe life is better when customers are free to 'let go & have fun' in an amazing experience filled with unlimited possibilities. With most items priced between $1 and $5 and some extreme-value items priced beyond $5, Five Below makes it easy to say YES! to the newest, coolest stuff across awesome Five Below worlds: Candy, Style, Party, Room, Create, Tech, Sports, and New & Now. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Five Below today has over 1,900 stores in 46 states.