Part-Time Retail Sales Associate — Energetic & Customer‑Focused

Five Below; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Five Below is seeking part-time Sales Associates to deliver outstanding customer service and drive sales on the sales floor. You’ll keep merchandise organized, maintain stocked shelves, and ensure smooth checkout experiences at the register.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, are comfortable with technology, and can adapt to a fast-paced retail environment. This hourly role offers growth and a dynamic team culture in a fun, value-led setting.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years old.
• Available to work a flexible schedule.
• Comfortable with or willing to learn technology such as cash registers and mobile devices.
• Good communicator with the ability to engage with customers.
• Able to handle customer interactions and potential issues/concerns courteously and professionally.
• Use basic information-gathering skills to solve problems.
• Ability to learn procedural knowledge acquired through on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers promptly: Approach and acknowledge customers immediately, providing assistance and handling multiple customers efficiently.
• Understand and meet customer needs: Assess customer needs by sharing product knowledge, answering questions, directing them to merchandise, and offering recommendations.
• Engage in suggestive selling while staying informed on product availability.
• Promote store events and promotions: Inform customers about current store events, promotions, and special activities to enhance their shopping experience and drive sales.
• Resolve customer concerns: Address customer issues and use product knowledge to offer alternative solutions, aiming to turn returns into exchanges when possible.
• Communicate needs to management: Regularly inform management about merchandise restocking, service requirements, and any customer feedback in a timely manner.
• Support team and company goals: Collaborate with the team to achieve overall store and company objectives, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.

Skills

People skills

Sales skills

Attention to detail

Product knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Cash registers

Mobile devices

Job description

Five Below is seeking part-time Sales Associates to deliver outstanding customer service and drive sales on the sales floor. You’ll keep merchandise organized, maintain stocked shelves, and ensure smooth checkout experiences at the register.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, are comfortable with technology, and can adapt to a fast-paced retail environment. This hourly role offers growth and a dynamic team culture in a fun, value-led setting.