Store Operations Lead - Customer Experience & Coaching

Five Below; Ballenger Creek (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Below is seeking an energetic store leader to wow customers and train the crew. You will supervise daily store operations, ensure a fast, friendly checkout, and act as Manager on Duty when needed.

Responsibilities include opening/closing, cash handling, stocking, merchandising, and ensuring safety. You’ll help onboard new associates and drive sales while controlling costs; must be available day, evening, weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• College experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Creative thinking.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform all essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Wows the Customer through personal contact with customers.
• Trains the crew on the BEST customer service experience; ensuring that each guest has a fast, friendly checkout 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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Creative thinking

Maintains composure

Management experience

18 years old

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College experience preferred

Job description

Five Below is seeking an energetic store leader to wow customers and train the crew. You will supervise daily store operations, ensure a fast, friendly checkout, and act as Manager on Duty when needed.

Responsibilities include opening/closing, cash handling, stocking, merchandising, and ensuring safety. You’ll help onboard new associates and drive sales while controlling costs; must be available day, evening, weekends.