Retail Sales Associate
1915 South / Ashley
Retail Sales Associate
1915 South / Ashley
Sells furniture and mattresses through Ashley stores
1915 South / Ashley · Albany, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-15
Workplace: on_site
Department: Sales
Retail Sales Associate
Join our winning team, 1915 South, as a Retail Sales Associate. 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, complete an application with us today!
Position Summary:
The Retail Sales Associate (RSA) is responsible for delivering an exceptional guest shopping experience by building relationships, understanding guest needs, and presenting solutions that create value. This role focuses on connection, service, and follow-up while consistently meeting minimum performance standards through key performance indicators (KPIs).
Job Duties:
· Greet and assist guests throughout their shopping journey.
· Present products and solutions that create value for all guests.
· Meet or exceed minimum performance standards and KPIs, including sales, finance, bedding, protection, and delivery.
· Follow established selling processes and best practices.
· Actively participate in coaching, training, and development opportunities.
· Conduct timely and consistent customer follow-up to support the sales process and guest satisfaction.
· Review orders for accuracy prior to submission.
· Take payments and assist guests with financing or payment options.
· Partner with leadership and support teams to resolve guest questions or concerns.
· Maintain store cleanliness and organization through assigned areas of responsibility.
Required Qualifications:
· Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required.
· Experience: Retail sales, specifically furniture, preferred.
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!
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Sells furniture and mattresses through Ashley stores
1915 South sells furniture, mattresses and home accessories to households through stores carrying the Ashley name. As an independent Ashley licensee, it runs its own showrooms and distribution operations within the brand's retail network. Customers browse coordinated room displays and a dedicated mattress gallery, with delivery, financing and product protection available alongside their purchases. The business earns revenue from home furnishings sales, backed by distribution centers that support its stores and deliveries to customers. Its roots go back to a family hardware store opened in Pelham, Georgia, in 1915, and its headquarters is in Thomasville, Georgia.
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