Assistant Selling Manager

1915 South / Ashley; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

1915 South / Ashley is seeking an Assistant Selling Manager at our Lafayette, LA location. The role blends selling with floor leadership, where compensation is driven by personal sales performance and coaching outcomes.

As a key leader, you will drive guest experience, inventory control, and store operations, while supporting associate development and company standards. Join a growing team in the #1 Furniture Brand with strong internal growth potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• 2+ years in retail or retail leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales floor operations and drive performance.
• Provide customer experience excellence and guest support.
• Oversee inventory, promotions, and cash handling.
• Manage facilities and store upkeep.
• Lead culture and daily communications, including huddles.
• Maintain store operations and standards.
• Train and manage performance of associates.
• Prepare KPI reports and participate in management meetings.
• Bedding/Protection finance oversight.

Skills

Retail leadership

Sales coaching

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Selling Manager

Join our winning team, 1915 South, as an Assistant Selling Manager. 1915 South owns and operates 41 Ashley stores and 4 distribution centers across the southeast, including locations in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana and Virginia. Our company is focused on employee growth and development, providing exceptional customer service and being passionate about what we do! If you want to take your career to a new level of professional success with the #1 Furniture Brand in the world,

Position Summary

The Assistant Selling Manager actively sells while providing floor leadership in the absence of a manager. Compensation is driven by individual sales performance, with bonus opportunities tied to coaching effectiveness and associate development.

Job Duties

• Sales Leadership & Floor Execution (Including Ups Management)
• Customer Experience & Guest Support
• Inventory Management, Promotion Control, & Cash Handling
• Facilities & Building Oversight
• Culture Management & Communication (Including Huddle Leadership)
• Store Operations & Standards
• Training & Performance Management
• KPI Reporting & Management Meetings
• Bedding Finance/ Protection Finance

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required. College degree, preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years in retail or retail leadership role, preferred.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Physical Demands: Standing/walking for extended periods; occasional lifting.
• Work Environment: Retail Sales Floor
• Schedule: Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays, as required.

Why 1915 South?

• Compensation: Competitive commission-based pay with performance bonuses
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and sick leave
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Tuition Assistance: College tuition support through Thomas University
• Employee Discounts: Generous employee discounts on furniture
• Career Development: Long-term career advancement opportunities with a strong promote-from-within culture. Many of our leaders at 1915 South began their careers here- when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re building a future!