Associate, Guest Solutions
Join our winning team, 1915 South, as an Associate of Guest Solutions. 1915 South owns and operates 30 Ashley stores and 3 distribution centers across the southeast, including locations in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, 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, complete an application with us today!
The Associate of Guest Solutions is the front line of the guest experience. This role is cross-trained on every Guest Solutions function and is expected to handle any guest interaction from first contact through final resolution. Associates take incoming calls, manage customer care issues, process service and warranty claims, coordinate delivery support, handle order management, schedule services, execute save strategies, and provide virtual in-store support via tablet and Teams. There are no separate queues or specialists - every Associate owns the full guest journey.
Job Duties:
• Handle all incoming guest calls and resolve issues at first contact whenever possible
• Process service and warranty claims from intake through resolution
• Coordinate delivery support including scheduling, tracking, and issue resolution
• Manage post-purchase order tasks: ticket splitting, payments, messaging, and status updates
• Execute save strategies when guests express intent to cancel or return, using authorized tools and offers
• Provide virtual in-store support via tablet and Teams when stores have escalated guests on the sales floor
• Follow up with guests proactively to ensure resolution and satisfaction
• Maintain accurate records in CRM and ticketing systems for every interaction
• Complete and maintain cross-training certifications across all Guest Solutions functions
• Participate in team huddles, coaching sessions, and quality reviews
• Support the store support Teams channel during assigned shifts
• Meet individual KPI targets for CSAT, first-call resolution, saves, and follow-up compliance.
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Required Qualifications:
· Education: High School diploma or equivalent, required.
· Experience: 1+ year of customer service, call center, or guest-facing experience, required.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements:
· Physical Demands: Lifting (10lbs), Standing (25% of Time), Travel (0% of Time)
· Work Environment: Office Setting
· Schedule: Weekdays, Evenings, and Weekends.
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!

1915 South is a family-owned and privately held home furnishings retailer operating Ashley stores across the Southeastern United States.
Our history began in 1915 with a single hardware store in Pelham, Georgia, founded by Moses Wright Turner, Sr. and his son, Moses Wright Turner, Jr. Over more than a century and with the influence, investment and vision of Scott and Russell Turner, 1915 South has become the growing retailer we are today - ranked #50 on America’s Top 100 Furniture Stores list as of 2025.
We opened our first Ashley store in 2002 and now operate 30 locations, supported by a team committed to exceptional service, operational excellence, and building lasting customer connection.
Current Retail Footprint:
Florida: 12 stores
Georgia: 7 stores, 1 distribution center
Alabama: 5 stores, 1 distribution center
North Carolina: 4 stores, 1 distribution center
Mississippi: 1 store
Virginia: 1 store
Growth Timeline:
1915: Turner family opens original hardware store in Pelham, GA
1940s–50s: Expansion into furniture with stores in Bainbridge and Tifton, GA
2002: First Ashley store opens in Tallahassee, FL
2003–2007: Rapid expansion adding 10 stores across 5 states
2014–2015: Stores added in Albany, GA and Danville, VA
2017: First Ashley Outlet opens in Greensboro, NC
2018: Acquisition of Macon and Warner Robins, GA stores
2020: Five-store acquisition expands presence in the Gulf Coast region
2022: Acquisition of the Jacksonville, FL market
2023: Opening of the Ashley store in Valdosta, GA
2025: Opening in Yulee, FL and St. Augustine, FL
We’re proud to serve our guests and associates across the Southeast and are actively investing in people, real estate, and communities to shape the future of home furnishings retail.
Our Leadership Team:
Russell Turner, Owner & CEO
Justin Woods, President
Frank Pina, VP - Sales
Melanie Stephens, VP – Operations
Amanda Hall, VP – Merchandising & Marketing
Bill Dixon, VP – Strategy
Leah Odom, Chief of Staff