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Seasonal Sales Associate-7124 South Towne Plaza-Monona, WI 53713

Five Below · Monona, WI · Part time

Posted Sep 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you stayed friendly even when you were very busy.

What they are checking: Whether they keep a warm tone under holiday-level pressure, which customers notice right away.

How would you tell customers about a store event or promotion without sounding like a script?

What they are checking: Whether they can share promotions naturally, which lifts sales during the holidays.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team during a really busy period.

What they are checking: Whether they help others and communicate when the store is packed.

What would you do

This seasonal role runs from October through January. What does your availability look like during that stretch?

What they are checking: Whether they can cover the holiday peak, including weekends, that the seasonal role is built for.

A customer walks in looking for a last-minute gift. How do you help them?

What they are checking: Whether they ask simple questions and suggest products, which is how associates drive holiday sales.

The line at checkout is long and a customer is complaining loudly. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, acknowledge the customer and keep the line moving.

A customer cannot find something and you do not know where it is. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they find the answer or ask a teammate instead of saying they do not know.

How would you handle a customer who wants to return a gift without a receipt?

What they are checking: Whether they stay polite, follow policy and bring in a lead when the decision is not theirs.

About the work

How do you keep up with which products are in stock when things sell out fast?

What they are checking: Whether they stay informed on availability so they can give customers honest answers.

How do you keep your area of the store neat during a busy holiday rush?

What they are checking: Whether they recover merchandise as they go so the store stays shoppable all day.

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The full job description

As published by Five Below.

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! If you want to be at the heart of Five Below's energy, our part-time Seasonal Sales Associates are right in the center of the action. We're looking for candidates with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service while driving strong sales. Key qualities include excellent people and sales skills, attention to detail in keeping merchandise organized, ensuring the floor is always well-stocked, and providing seamless checkout experiences at the register. As the position indicates, the role is temporary and is for our busy holiday season – October through January. RESPONSIBILITIES •Greet and assist customers promptly: Approach and acknowledge customers immediately, providing assistance and handling multiple customers efficiently. •Understand and meet customer needs: Assess customer needs by sharing product knowledge, answering questions, directing them to merchandise, and offering recommendations. Engage in suggestive selling while staying informed on product availability. •Promote store events and promotions: Inform customers about current store events, promotions, and special activities to enhance their shopping experience and drive sales. •Resolve customer concerns: Address customer issues and use product knowledge to offer alternative solutions, aiming to turn returns into exchanges when possible. •Communicate needs to management: Regularly inform management about merchandise restocking, service requirements, and any customer feedback in a timely manner. •Support team and company goals: Collaborate with the team to achieve overall store and company objectives, contributing to a positive and productive work environment. This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities will be determined by the Store Manager, as dictated by store needs. QUALIFICATIONS •At least 16 years old •Available to work a flexible schedule •Comfortable with or willing to learn technology (such as computers, cash registers, hand-held and mobile devices) •Good communicator with the ability to engage with customers •Able to handle customer interactions and potential issues/concerns courteously and professionally •Use basic information-gathering skills to solve problems •Ability to learn procedural knowledge acquired through on- the-job training ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS •Frequently operates cash register, computer, hand-held, phone, walkie, and mobile devices •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 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: $13.00 BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as 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 F ive Below's Career Site to verify the posting. fivebelow.com/info/careers

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