Store Operations & Guest Experience Lead

Five Below; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Financial wellness

Personal wellness

Job summary

Five Below is seeking a store leadership professional to wow the customer through personal contact and fast, friendly checkout experiences. You will guide a crew, oversee daily operations, and help stock and merchandising while maintaining exceptional service standards.

The role requires 1 year of management experience, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced retail environment. You’ll participate in opening/closing duties and support training and store performance

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• College experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 years of management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Creative thinking.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all crew members are Wowing the Customer through personal contact with customers.
• Trains the crew on the BEST customer service experience; ensuring that each guest has a fast, friendly check out experience.
• Helps oversee the daily activities of all store associates, ensuring they are performing their duties effectively and providing excellent customer service.
• Assists with the receiving, unpacking, and organizing of new stock to ensure items are quickly and efficiently placed on the sales floor.
• Acts as Manager on Duty when needed, taking full responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and addressing any urgent issues.
• Manages the entire process of opening or closing the store, which includes securing cash, locking doors, setting alarms, and ensuring everything is in place for a smooth daily operation.
• Supports the onboarding and ongoing training of associates, helping them learn store policies, product knowledge, and operational procedures to improve their performance.
• Drives store sales and controls expenses: Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer service.
• Partners with the entire store leadership team in merchandising procedures and World Recovery.
• Performs store maintenance including but not limited to taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, maintaining stock room.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Creative thinking

Composure under pressure

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College experience preferred

Job description

Five Below is seeking a store leadership professional to wow the customer through personal contact and fast, friendly checkout experiences. You will guide a crew, oversee daily operations, and help stock and merchandising while maintaining exceptional service standards.

The role requires 1 year of management experience, strong communication, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced retail environment. You’ll participate in opening/closing duties and support training and store performance