District Manager- Springfield

Five Below Inc; Jefferson City (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Below Inc. is seeking a District Manager to lead multiple stores in the district, drive sales performance, and ensure adherence to merchandising and operational standards. The role emphasizes coaching store managers, building a high-performing crew, and sustaining a culture aligned with the Five Below Way.

You will develop talent, visit stores regularly, and partner with HR on employee relations while focusing on customer-centric execution and district-wide improvements.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of retail management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Build a Culture of Working Back from the Customer.
• Ensure exceptional customer experiences through Five Below service model.
• Create and sustain a sales culture that achieves district results.
• Lead execution of merchandising and operational standards through close monitoring.

Skills

Retail Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Forecasting & Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Store systems (POS)

Job description

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.
• The Five Below Way Wow our customers: Put the customer first and make a difference in people's lives.
• Unleash your passion: Check your ego at the door and do what you say you will do.
• Hold the penny hostage: Treat Five Below like your own business, control expenses, and hire talent that will do the same.
• Achieve the Impossible: Set the bar high for self and team and outperform expectations.
• Work Hard, Have Fun, Build a Career: Come to work ready to take on the day, create a fun atmosphere and recognize the team for all the efforts.

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.