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 27,000 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!
This will be a temporary assignment through January 31, 2027 with the option to extend
POSITION SUMMARY:
Visual Merchandising Space Planning Temp is a highly analytical role that supports data-driven retail decisions. This role focuses on leveraging sales, inventory, and customer data to inform space allocation, optimize product placement, and improve store performance. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with large datasets and translating insights into actionable merchandising strategies.
Job Responsibilities:
Analyze sales, inventory, and productivity data to inform space planning decisions and optimize product placement
Evaluate category performance (e.g., sales per linear foot, sell-through) to recommend space allocation adjustments
Partner with Visual Leaders to offer merchandising and planning teams space strategies with financial goals and forecasts
Build reports and dashboards to track store layout effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
Support A/B testing or pilot initiatives for new merchandising strategies and layouts
Identify trends and anomalies in store performance and provide actionable recommendations
Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems and reporting tools
Assist with resets and provide post-execution performance analysis
Qualifications:
1-3 years of experience in retail analytics, space planning, merchandising, or a similar data-focused role
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling); experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred
Experience with space planning or planogram software (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder, Apollo) is a plus
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into business insights
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to present data-driven recommendations clearly
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with SQL or other data querying tools
Understanding of retail KPIs (sales per linear foot, sell-through, conversion rates, etc)
Familiarity with forecasting and planning concepts
Exposure to test-and-learn or experimentation frameworks .
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Founded in 2002, Five Below(NASDAQ: FIVE) is a rapidly growing specialty value retailer offering a broad range of trend-right, high-quality merchandise targeted at the teen and pre-teen customer. Five Below offers a dynamic, edited assortment of exciting products, all priced at $5 and below, including select brands and licensed merchandise across a number of category worlds: Style, Room, Sports, Tech, Crafts, Party, Candy and Seasonal (which we refer to as "Now"). Five Below's dynamic assortment of merchandise includes everything from sporting goods, games, fashion accessories and jewelry, to hobbies and collectibles, bath and body, candy, snacks and beverages, room décor, stationery and school supplies, books, cell/tablet accessories, novelty and "gag" items, and seasonal items. Five Below believes it is transforming the shopping experience of its target demographic with a unique merchandising strategy and high-energy retail concept that their customers consider fun and exciting.
Five Below has reinvented the traditional five-and-dime for today's younger generation, and has launched a new retail category. At Five Below, "Whatever You Got Will Buy A Lot."
As of 2013, Five Below's sales will exceed $500 Million with 304 stores in 19 states. We are experiencing tremendous success and growth. Our corporate offices are based in Center City Philadelphia.
Five Below was founded by David Schlessinger, creator and founder of Encore Books and Zany Brainy along with Tom Vellios, former CEO of Zany Brainy, and current CEO of Five Below.