Merchandise Manager - Lancaster, United States - Five Below

Five Below

Verified Company

Lancaster, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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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 17,000 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

What does the Merchandise Manager do?

Under the leadership of the Store Manager, directly leads the Freight team, and all associates of the store while the Manager on Duty.

The Merchandise Manager (MM) is responsible for executing merchandising standards throughout the store.

The Merchandise Manager is also responsible to "Wow the Customer", operational controls, inventory integrity, asset protection, cleanliness, safety and driving sales.

How do they do it?
As a Five Below leader, your first priority is to contribute to the success of your store.

This means that you not only deliver in your role as the Merchandise Manager, but you also model leadership behaviors and deliver as a manager on duty.

As the Manager on Duty, you deliver results during your assigned time, drive key performance indicators and brand loyalty by leading through your team.

The Merchandise Manager is part of the management team that sets the tone by embracing and living the Five Below Value These values translate into creating the coolest brand on the plant, where talented people want to grow their careers and here is how

_Wow the Customer _:
Put the customer first and make a difference in people's lives

_Unleash 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 and hire talent that will do the same

_Achieve the Impossible _:
Set the bar high for self and team and make sure to take risks

_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

Key Attributes of MM:

Leadership
Trainer/Developer/Motivator
Communication
Ownership/Commitment
Accountability/Delegation/Follow Up
Sales Driver/Goal Oriented
Professionalism

Emerging Skill

Planning/Time Management

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures Merchandise Movement Process is flawlessly executed
Responsible for merchandising, signing, and resets in Now, Style, Room, Tech, and Party
Responsible for opening and closing store procedures
Responsible for performing SM duties in their absence
Assists in supervising all Associates
Assists in training all Associates
Assists in coaching all Associates
Assists in developing all Associates
Assists in staff scheduling
Reviews all corporate communications and reacts accordingly
Partners with supervisors or corporate office regarding store issues
Drives store sales and controls expenses
Drives store sales which may include performing in all Five Below services (ear piercing, balloons, buy online pick up in store, etc.)
Uses financial reporting to drive business opportunities
Assists payroll process and ensures budget is in line with plan
Assists in merchandising procedures
Responsible for maintaining assigned zone
Sets and maintains Market Plan, Signage, and other Merchandise Sets
Ensures the execution of company Inventory Integrity process
Adheres to and holds associates accountable to all Five Below's Standard Operating Procedures(SOP)
Responsible for cash handling procedures including but not limited to preparing and dropping bank deposits
Authorizes register functions including post voids, returns and discounts
Complies with Human Resources policies and procedures
Leads Asset Protection and Safety processes and holds associates accountable
Delivers exceptional customer service through personal contact with customers
Assists in receiving and stocking procedures
Unloads merchandise from trucks
Checks in shipments
Stages merchandise for the sales floor
Packs out merchandise
Leads and ensures Five Below's Packaway Process is completed within timeframes provided
Performs store maintenance including but not limited to taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, maintaining stock room

This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities will be determined by the Store Manager, as dictated by store needs.

Key Measurables: