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Five Below

Merchandise Manager

Duluth, MN · On-site

$16/hr

Manages the setup and maintenance of displays for specific store sections, ensuring signage is ... Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer ...

Five Below

Merchandise Manager

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$18/hr

Manages the setup and maintenance of displays for specific store sections, ensuring signage is ... Actively seeks ways to boost sales by optimizing merchandising, staff performance, and customer ...

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What does a manager merchant do?

A Manager Merchant oversees the buying and merchandising activities for a retail company or department. They are responsible for selecting products, negotiating with suppliers, analyzing market trends, and managing inventory to maximize sales and profitability. Additionally, Manager Merchants collaborate with marketing and sales teams to develop effective strategies and ensure the right products are available for customers. Their role is crucial in aligning product offerings with consumer demand and company goals.

What are the typical challenges faced by a manager merchant when coordinating with cross-functional teams?

A Manager Merchant often collaborates with teams such as marketing, supply chain, and finance to ensure successful product launches and inventory management. One of the main challenges is aligning diverse priorities and timelines across departments, which requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Additionally, balancing inventory levels to meet sales forecasts while avoiding overstock or stockouts can be complex in a fast-paced retail environment. Being proactive in addressing potential conflicts and fostering clear, regular communication helps ensure smooth collaboration and operational efficiency.

What is the difference between Manager Merchant vs Buyer?

AspectManager MerchantBuyer
Primary RoleOversees merchant strategies, manages vendor relationships, and develops sales initiativesProcures products, negotiates prices, and manages inventory purchasing
Required CredentialsBusiness or marketing degree often preferred; experience in retail or salesBusiness, supply chain, or procurement background; negotiation skills
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, collaborating with marketing, sales, and vendorsOffice or warehouse, focused on supplier interactions and inventory management

While both roles involve vendor interactions and sales, a Manager Merchant focuses on strategic merchant management and sales growth, whereas a Buyer concentrates on procurement and inventory purchasing. The roles often overlap but serve different aspects of retail operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a manager merchant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Merchant, you need strong analytical abilities, financial acumen, and experience in merchandising or retail management, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with inventory management systems, point-of-sale software, and data analysis tools is typically required. Excellent negotiation, leadership, and relationship-building skills help you excel in vendor management and team coordination. These skills enable effective product assortment, cost control, and strategic decision-making that drive sales and profitability.

What are the most commonly searched types of Merchant jobs in Minnesota?

The most popular types of Merchant jobs in Minnesota are:

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Merchandise Manager

Five Below

Duluth, MN • On-site

$16/hr

Full-time

Medical

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4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 800 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

649th of 733 rated retailers

Job 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 20,000 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!
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Oversees the receiving, unpacking, and organizing of new stock to ensure items are quickly and efficiently placed on the sales floor
  • Manages the setup and maintenance of displays for specific store sections, ensuring signage is accurate and promotions are properly highlighted, following corporate guidelines for resets and seasonal updates.
  • 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.
  • Acts as Manager on Duty when needed, taking full responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and addressing any urgent issues.
  • Helps oversee the daily activities of all store associates, ensuring they are performing their duties effectively and providing excellent customer service.
  • 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.
  • Executes the market plan by arranging products and signage according to corporate guidelines, ensuring promotional materials are displayed properly and updated regularly. Ensures the execution of company Inventory Integrity process

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Frequently operate cash register
  • Frequently move merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs and places/removes merchandise up to a height of 5-10 feet
  • Frequently ascend/descend ladders in order to retrieve and put away stock
  • Frequently position self to kneel, bend, twist, and stoop, including in the stock room and on the sales floor
  • Frequently communicate and exchange information with customers on the telephone and face-to-face in the store, as well as with managers and coworkers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
  • Frequently move across the sales floor assisting customers, as well as to and from the stock room retrieving and putting away merchandise
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, which will require day, evening, weekends and may include overnight shifts and travel (as required)
  • Must be able to identify and discern email and print instructions regarding merchandise layouts, associate schedules, and standard operating procedures
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary, upright position for 80% of the time
  • Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform all essential job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws

Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer! From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we've got you covered-check it out today! benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome
Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. crewservices.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
Position Type:
Hourly
Position Starting At:
$16.00
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Five Below carries an ever-evolving and exciting assortment of cell phone cases and chargers, remote control cars, yoga pants, graphic tees, nail polish, footballs and soccer balls, tons of candy and seasonal must-haves for Easter, Halloween, Christmas and more. Everything, everyday, is just $5 and below. Its stores are a vibrant, colorful and high-energy destination. Five Below products are grouped into one of eight in-store worlds: Style, Room, Sports, Tech, Crafts, Party, Candy and Now. Five Below's unique assortment features leading brands such as Lego®, Wilson®, HasbroTM and Peeps® and hot licenses from Disney® and Marvel® such as Frozen, Despicable Me, Avengers and Star WarsTM. Rounding out the assortment is merchandise packed with quality and value made exclusively for Five Below. Five Below was founded in 2002 by David Schlessinger, creator and founder of Encore Books and Zany Brainy along with Tom Vellios, former CEO of Zany Brainy, and current Chairman of Five Below. In early 2015, Joel Anderson, the former CEO of WalMart.com, was named CEO and President of Five Below. The Company (NASDAQ: FIVE) has achieved astounding growth, including a current string of 37 consecutive quarters of positive comparable stores sales growth (from Q2, 2006 to present). Five Below is poised to grow rapidly driven by a unique approach to targeting the teen and pre-teen customer with an edited assortment of trend-right, high quality merchandise that fosters universal appeal. With a highly differentiated shopping experience that delivers exceptional value within the $1-$5 pricing model, customers have a deep appreciation for the brand. There is a long runway for growth with compelling and consistent store performance backed by an experienced and passionate senior management team.

Industry

Food and beverage wholesalers

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Philadelphia, PA, US

Year founded

2002

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