Five Below - Irving, TX

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Irving, TX
10,001+ employees
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

At Five Below, the Customer Experience Manager (CEM) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that every customer interaction is exceptional. Under the guidance of the Store Manager, the CEM directly leads the Support Lead, Lead Cashier(s), and store associates while acting as the Manager on Duty. The primary responsibility of the CEM is to create a customer-centric environment that prioritizes 'Wowing the Customer' through outstanding service and operational excellence. This includes overseeing front-end operations, managing cash handling, maintaining store cleanliness, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The CEM is also tasked with driving sales and achieving key performance indicators, such as customer satisfaction scores, by leading and motivating the team to deliver their best. The CEM embodies the Five Below culture, which emphasizes fun, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. This role requires a leader who can inspire associates to embrace the company's values and behaviors, fostering an atmosphere where both customers and employees feel valued. The CEM is responsible for training staff on the High Fives of Customer Service, ensuring that every guest experiences a fast and friendly checkout process. Additionally, the CEM assists in various managerial duties, including staff scheduling, performance coaching, and adherence to corporate policies and procedures. In this dynamic role, the CEM must be proactive in identifying business opportunities through financial reporting and must be adept at managing store operations efficiently. The CEM is also responsible for maintaining the store's visual standards and ensuring that all merchandise is properly stocked and displayed. This position is not just about managing tasks; it’s about leading a team to create a WOWplace where customers can enjoy their shopping experience and associates can thrive in their careers.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures all associates and managers are Wowing the Customer through personal contact with customers
  • Responsible for achieving CSAT score goals provided by the District Manager
  • Responsible for leading Front End Operations
  • Training the staff on the High Fives of Customer Service
  • Ensures that each guest has a fast, friendly, checkout
  • Responsible for maintaining the store cleanliness, recovery, and ready for customers at all times
  • 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
  • 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
  • Assists in receiving and stocking procedures
  • Unloads merchandise from trucks
  • Checks in shipments
  • Stages merchandise for the sales floor
  • Packs out merchandise
  • Responsible for ensuring Candy, Crafts, and Sports Worlds are set and maintained to Brand Standards
  • Accountable for driving Key Metrics: Sales, ADS, CSAT Scores, and Expense Control
  • Performs store maintenance including but not limited to taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, maintaining stock room

Requirements

  • High School Graduate or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years of management experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Creative thinking
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Nice-to-haves

  • College experience preferred
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