Support Lead Jobs in Maryland
Support Lead jobs in Maryland concentrate in healthcare administration, information technology, and government contracting, with steady demand at both team-lead and senior-lead levels. The heaviest hiring is in Baltimore, Bethesda, and Rockville, where employers like Leidos, Johns Hopkins Health System, and Booz Allen Hamilton maintain large and ongoing support operations. The most in-demand specialties are IT service desk leadership, clinical support coordination, and customer operations management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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
- Ensures all crew members are Wowing the Customer through personal contact with customers. Trains the crew on the B.E.S.T. customer service experience; ensuring that each guest has a fast, friendly check out experience.
- Helps oversee the daily activities of all store associates, ensuring they are performing their duties effectively and providing excellent customer service.
- Assists with the receiving, unpacking, and organizing of new stock to ensure items are quickly and efficiently placed on the sales floor
- Acts as Manager on Duty when needed, taking full responsibility for store operations, staff management, customer service, and addressing any urgent issues.
- 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.
- 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.
- Partners with the entire store leadership team in merchandising procedures and World Recovery.
- Performs store maintenance including but not limited to taking out garbage, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, maintaining stock room
This job description is not all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities will be determined by the Store Manager, as dictated by store needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- College experience preferred
- Minimum 1 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
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Support Lead Job Market in Maryland
A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Five Below17

- Johns Hopkins University2

- LufCo1

- Sentar1

- Techwish1

What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in support lead jobs across Maryland.
- Three or more years of experience in a support or customer operations role
- Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, or mentoring a support team
- Proficiency with CRM or ticketing platforms such as Salesforce or ServiceNow
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and client-facing work
- Ability to track team performance metrics and report on service-level targets
- Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, or a related field preferred
Support Lead Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a support lead in Maryland?
Most support lead roles in Maryland require several years of experience in a support, service, or operations role before moving into leadership. Maryland does not issue a state license for this title, so employers look for demonstrated team leadership, strong knowledge of the relevant industry, and in technology-focused roles, recognized certifications such as ITIL or CompTIA. Government contracting employers in the Maryland suburbs often require a security clearance as well.
Which companies hire support leads in Maryland?
Maryland support lead roles are posted by Five Below, Johns Hopkins University, and LufCo and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's dense mix of federal agencies, defense contractors, and academic medical centers creates consistent demand for support leads across multiple industries year-round.
Which Maryland cities have the most support lead jobs?
Baltimore, Frederick, and Aberdeen have the most support lead openings in Maryland. Baltimore anchors demand through its large healthcare and university employers, while Bethesda and Rockville draw heavily from the federal government presence and the defense and IT contracting firms clustered along the I-270 corridor.
Are there remote support lead jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than many roles, particularly in IT service desk and customer operations leadership. About 71% of support lead openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves managing systems and teams digitally rather than on a physical floor. The most remote-eligible sub-areas are technical support management and software customer success.
How can I get hired as a support lead in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is building two to three years in a frontline support or service role and applying for a team lead or shift lead opening internally. Large Maryland employers like Johns Hopkins Health System, Leidos, and the University of Maryland Medical System regularly post associate or coordinator roles that lead directly into support leadership. Earning an ITIL Foundation certification strengthens any application for technology-adjacent roles, and government contracting firms in the Bethesda and Rockville area often promote experienced specialists from within.
Where can I find and apply to support lead jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to support lead jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across industries and hiring locations. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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