Market Manager
Join our winning team, 1915 South, as a Market Manager. 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 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
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