1915 South | Ashley

Associate, Visual Merchandising

1915 South | Ashley  •  Panama City Beach, FL (Onsite)  •  22 days ago
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Job Description

Associate of Visual Merchandising

Join our winning team, 1915 South, as an Associate of Visual Merchandising. 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 Visual Merchandising executes visual and merchandising plans in-store to support the selling process and enhance the guest experience. This role focuses on accurate execution, communication, and collaboration to ensure showroom floors are set to plan and optimized for product discovery and ease of selling. Partnering closely with Visual leadership, Sales teams, and Warehouse Associates, this role helps deliver consistent, customer-focused presentation aligned with company strategy.

Job Duties:

· Execute visual merchandising plans and floor sets as directed by Visual Managers and Directors, ensuring timely, accurate implementation.

· Maintain a high percentage of floor set alignment to plan, ensuring product placement supports overall merchandising and brand strategy.

· Train and coach Warehouse Associates on floor plans and execution standards to drive independent, efficient set completion.

· Communicate visual updates, product additions, and floor changes to the Sales team to strengthen product knowledge and selling conversations.

· Ensure showroom presentation optimizes guest flow, enhances product discovery, and supports key selling priorities.

· Uphold visual standards, cleanliness, and brand presentation consistency across assigned departments.

· Identify execution challenges and provide actionable feedback to Visual Leadership to improve processes and outcomes.

· Support seasonal transitions, major floor resets, and new product launches to maintain fresh and compelling displays.

· Partner with Store Leadership to align on priorities, timelines, and execution strategies.

· Monitor product performance and provide insights to Visual and Merchandising teams to inform layout adjustments and product recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

· Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required. Retail or visual merchandising education, preferred.

· Experience: 1-3 years of retail or visual merchandising experience, ideally in a furniture or large-format environment.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

· Physical Demands: Ability to safely lift, move, and position furniture and fixtures. Stand for extended periods of time. Travel (up to 40% of Time)

· Work Environment: Retail Sales Floor

· Schedule: Weekdays; Weekends, as needed.

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 | Ashley

About 1915 South | Ashley

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

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Thomasville, Georgia
Year Founded
1915
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