Manager of Operations

Manager, Operations

Join our winning team, 1915 South, as the Manager of Operations. 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!

Position Summary:

The Manager of Operations serves as the primary operational link between the home office and the field for their assigned region (East or West). This role owns all audit responsibilities, manages a real-time store support channel, conducts regular in-store visits for audits and training, and partners directly with the Regional Director. The Operations Manager ensures stores have the support, compliance oversight, and operational guidance they need to run effectively.

Job Duties:

Own all audit responsibilities for assigned region including accuracy, compliance, and timely completion

Manage store support Teams channel: handle credit memos, refunds, and operational questions in real time

Conduct regular in-store visits for audits, associate training, and compliance checks

Partner directly with Regional Director on store performance, operational issues, and process improvements

Serve as the operational bridge between home office departments and field operations

Direct supervision and development of Assistant Manager, Operations

Develop and deliver training materials for store associates on operational procedures

Identify and escalate systemic store issues to Director for resolution

Maintain and update standard operating procedures for regional audit processes

Track and report regional audit metrics, store support response times, and training completion

Collaborate with Guest Solutions team on cross-functional issues affecting stores

Support new store openings and operational transitions within assigned region.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Associate degree or higher preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Experience: 3+ years of retail operations, audit, or field management experience, required.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

Physical Demands: Lifting (10lbs), Standing (25% of Time), Travel (25% of Time)

Work Environment: Office Setting/ Field.

Schedule: Weekdays and occasional 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!