Don’t get caught up in the hype - Merchandise Manager Five Below Employee Review

1.0
Aug 27, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You get a pay check,

Cons

Store Managers and District Managers seems to be recycled parts from failing retailers. CEMs and MMS tend to be overworked and then overlooked when it comes to promotions. #WorkHardHaveFunBuildACareer. It’s almost like district managers are afraid to promote because just getting a CEM or MM to stay with the company after being hired is dam near impossible.

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5.0
Mar 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

its cheap prices and can find lots of things there for phones

Cons

there is some people that come in and are really rude

3.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-20% discount -med, dental, vision benefits -20-ish minimum hours per week -genuinely can be a fun store to work in when run well

Cons

-store managers have little to no oversight and cross professional boundaries often - hr is ineffective, document everything yourself, report to the EEOC -growth opportunities in the store are very limited and they will lowball you no matter what you do or sacrifice -crazy turnover because the expectations are unrealistic store managers lie about pay budget to everyone -more likely to hire teens and students because they are easier to take advantage of for little pay, only needs adult for when teens and students cannot work (night shifts, school days) - nearby stores, especially if in a strip mall or shopping center, like tj maxx have higher base pay, better benefits, better security, and more hour availability

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