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! JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: · Under direction of the Senior New Store Merchandiser, manages all aspects of the assigned project from readiness to project completion · Identify and communicate potential challenges that may delay project timelines · Collaborate with WOWtown to ensure all deliverables and timelines are met · Coach and train WOW crew to Five Below merchandising standards while identifying associate strengths and opportunities · Adhere to the labor budget for all projects · Merchandise the store to support floor plans while flexing to inventory challenges · Ability to adjust daily work assignments based upon unforeseen challenges · Maintain a positive work environment during the project. Must be an ambassador of our Five Below Brand through the practice and demonstration of our CORE values · Comply with Five Below policy when booking business travel and managing travel expenses QUALIFICATIONS: · Minimum of 2 years experience in merchandising or retail operations · Proficient in workforce planning, scheduling (KRONOS) and organization · Must be able to lead self and small store crews through assigned projects · Must be able to manage and control expense budgets to include travel, payroll and supplies · Must be organized, detail – oriented, and able to work independently without direct supervision · Must be able to travel a minimum of two weeks at a time · Need to possess and demonstrate outstanding written and verbal communication skills within the organization If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as a Five Below recruiters. Please confirm that the person you are working with has an @fivebelow.com email address. Additionally, Five Below does NOT request financial information or payments from candidates at any point during the hiring process. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please visit Five Below’s Careers Site at www.fivebelow.com/info/careers to verify the posting. Five Below is one of the fastest growing value retailers on the planet, offering high-quality products loved by tweens, teens and more, with extreme $1-$5 value, plus some incredible finds that go beyond $5. we know life is way better when you’re free to “let go & have fun” in an amazing experience filled with unlimited possibilities, which makes it easy to say “YES!” to the newest, coolest stuff across 8 awesome five below worlds: tech, create, play, candy, room, style, party, new & now. founded in 2002 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, five below today has 1,400 stores in 43 states.