Eric Smith

I’m a results-driven retail leader with 20+ years of experience and more than a decade leading multi-unit operations at scale. Currently serving as a District Manager and Regional Trainer with Five Below, I lead a high-performing district of approximately $20M+ in annual sales across nine stores, while developing future District Managers and building leadership capability across the organization.Throughout my career, I have led markets of up to 26 stores, overseeing large, geographically diverse teams and consistently delivering operational excellence, talent development, and sustained business growth. My teams have achieved top company rankings, including a Top 10 company performance ranking in 2025 and Top 1% customer experience results.I specialize in turning performance into momentum—building teams that don’t just hit goals but compete to exceed them.My leadership philosophy is simple:Win through people. Sustain through process. Scale through discipline.I focus on:• Developing leaders at every level and building strong succession pipelines• Training and mentoring future District Managers and multi-unit leaders• Driving sales growth and operational excellence through accountability and execution• Creating performance cultures where expectations are clear, scoreboards matter, and winning is the standard• Aligning strategy to execution so company priorities translate into measurable results across every locationI’ve built a reputation for stabilizing underperforming markets, elevating team engagement, and delivering consistent growth across diverse environments—from high-volume urban stores to coastal and seasonal markets.My passion is developing people and building teams that are motivated, accountable, and committed to winning together. I believe the strongest organizations are built on ownership, resilience, and a mindset that shows up ready to compete every day.