Market Manager

1915 South | Ashley; Thomasville (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission-based pay

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Tuition assistance

Generous employee discounts

Long-term career advancement opportunities

Job summary

1915 South | Ashley is hiring a Market Manager for their locations in Thomasville, Georgia. This role focuses on driving performance by developing sales leaders and leveraging data analytics for improvement. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of retail sales leadership experience in a high-volume environment. The position offers competitive commission-based pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement, including tuition assistance and generous employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of retail sales leadership experience in a high-volume or furniture retail environment.
• Proven ability to drive team performance and coach sales leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop General Managers to drive performance across assigned markets.
• Drive sales performance using data and analytics.
• Champion a guest-centric sales culture to enhance the customer experience.

Skills

Leadership development

Sales performance analysis

Coaching and mentoring

Guest-centric sales culture

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Market Manager drives performance across assigned markets by developing sales leaders, reinforcing consistent execution, and using data to guide results. This role balances in-store presence and remote coaching to build a strong "Win the Day" culture and deliver an exceptional guest experience. The Northwest Market includes 7 locations: Enterprise, Dothan, Opelika, Columbus, Macon, Warner Robins, and Albany.

Job Duties

• Lead, coach, and develop General Managers and sales leadership to drive high performance and engagement across assigned markets
• Build a strong leadership bench by identifying, developing, and promoting future sales leaders
• Set clear expectations, inspect execution, and hold leaders accountable through consistent follow-up and presence
• Drive a "Win the Day" culture by establishing daily priorities, urgency, and focus at every location
• Provide effective in-store coaching by observing, modeling, and reinforcing selling behaviors and leadership standards
• Maintain momentum through remote coaching, including calls, video, and regular check-ins with store leaders
• Drive sales performance using data and analytics, monitoring KPIs such as revenue, SPG, close rate, average ticket, margin, finance, bedding, protection, and delivery
• Partner with store leadership to create and execute action plans that close performance gaps and improve results
• Serve as a clear and consistent communicator, translating strategy into executable actions across all locations
• Champion a guest-centric sales culture by ensuring daily behaviors align with an exceptional customer experience

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required. College degree, preferred
• Experience: 3-5+ years in retail sales leadership experience in high-volume or furniture retail environment, required

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• Physical Demands: Lifting (25lbs), Standing (Extended Time), Travel (75% of Time)
• Work Environment: Retail Sales Floor; Remote
• Schedule: Weekdays, Weekends, and Evenings; On-Call Requirements

Benefits

• 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.