Associate, Asset Management

1915 South / Ashley • Thomasville, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our winning team, 1915 South, as an Associate of Asset Management. 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 Associate of Asset Management is the primary owner of ensuring all retail locations always remain in Grand Opening condition. This role carries full accountability of our facilities management ticketing portal, ensuring projects are properly quoted, initiated and finalized in a timely manner while maintaining an annual budget for all stores. This role will assist the Director of Assets & Growth in carrying out project management with a primary focus on new store buildouts and existing store renovations.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience in facilities management, property management, retail operations, or a related field.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, coordinating maintenance or construction projects, and working within a defined budget preferred.
• Physical Demands: Lifting (25 lbs.; Standing (25%); Travel (25%)
• Work Environment: Support Office + Retail Stores
• Schedule: Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree, preferred.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, coordinating maintenance or construction projects, and working within a defined budget preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, evaluate and award bids and quotes from contractors, service providers, and vendors for maintenance, repair, and improvement projects across the portfolio.
• Manage a proactive preventative maintenance program across all locations, including scheduled HVAC servicing, roof inspections, landscape & parking lot upkeep, and other recurring facility needs that minimize costly reactive repairs.
• Manage a list of trusted vendors to ensure the ability to respond promptly to emergency issues (HVAC, roof leaks, plumbing, security, etc.)
• Assist in the coordination and planning of new store buildouts, including gathering and evaluating bids from general contracts and subcontractors.
• Coordinate landlord-funded repairs and tenant improvement allowances, clearly defining responsibilities between landlord and tenant for all maintenance and capital work.
• Visit high-volume store quarterly, all other stores semi-annually to interact with in-store teams and ensure stores always remain in grand opening condition.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED