Regional Training Manager

1915 South | Ashley; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

1915 South is seeking a Regional Training Manager to drive the consistent execution of the SellingProcess across the Southeast region. Reporting to the Director of Training, this role blends in-store coaching with virtual facilitation to strengthen selling behaviors and support business performance.

The position requires regular regional travel, collaboration with Directors and Store Leaders, and a strong presence on the sales floor to ensure training standards are applied in every store.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required. College degree, preferred
• Experience: 3-5+ years in retail sales leadership, multi-unit management, or sales training, required. Frequent travel within assigned region, required

Responsibilities

• Deliver company training initiatives across the assigned region
• Ensure consistent understanding and execution of the Selling Process
• Support onboarding and certification programs for RSAs and leaders
• Facilitate structured in-store and virtual training sessions
• Reinforce promotional strategy, product knowledge, and selling behaviors
• Travel regularly within the region to observe and coach selling behaviors
• Lead live role-play sessions focusing on Greeting Like a Referral, Finance Presentation, Healthy Sleep Solutions, and Presenting Every Option as Protected and Delivered
• Conduct certification test-outs (written and applied) as directed
• Provide structured feedback aligned to company standards
• Identify execution gaps and communicate observations to regional leadership
• Host engaging virtual training sessions for leaders and sales associates
• Deliver recurring skill reinforcement tied to current business priorities
• Maintain strong participation and engagement in remote sessions

Skills

Retail sales leadership

Multi-unit management

Sales training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree

Job description

Join our winning team, 1915 South, as a Regional Training 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 Regional Training Manager is responsible for driving consistent execution of the 1915 South SellingProcess across an assigned region. Reporting to the Director of Training, this role ensures training standards are delivered, reinforced, and applied consistently in every store. This position blends in-store coaching with virtual facilitation to strengthen selling behaviors, improve skill application, and support business performance. The Regional Training Manager works closely with Directors and Store Leaders to ensure alignment between training intent and sales floor execution. In addition, this is a field-focused role requiring regular regional travel and strong presence on the sales floor.

Job Duties

• Deliver company training initiatives across the assigned region
• Ensure consistent understanding and execution of the 1915 South Selling Process
• Support onboarding and certification programs for Retail Sales Associates (RSAs) and Leaders
• Facilitate structured in-store and virtual training sessions
• Reinforce promotional strategy, product knowledge, and selling behaviors
• Travel regularly within the region to observe and coach selling behaviors
• Lead live role-play sessions focused on Greeting Like a Referral, Finance Presentation, Healthy Sleep Solutions, and Presenting Every Option as Protected and Delivered
• Conduct certification test-outs (written and applied) as directed
• Provide structured feedback aligned to company standards
• Identify execution gaps and communicate observations to regional leadership

Host engaging virtual training sessions for leaders and sales associates.

• Deliver recurring skill reinforcement tied to current business priorities
• Maintain strong participation and engagement in remote sessions

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required. College degree, preferred
• Experience: 3-5+ years in retail sales leadership, multi-unit management, or sales training, required. Frequent travel within assigned region, required

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!