Senior Vice President, Customer Success

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

Who We Are:

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

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Summary:

The Senior Vice President of Customer Success will lead the strategic transformation and operational excellence of Ashley's global customer service organization. This executive role will spearhead the consolidation of customer service teams across retail, e-commerce, and international divisions while implementing unified technology solutions and standardized processes to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to consolidate multiple customer service operations into a unified, global organization
Lead the selection and implementation of enterprise-wide customer service technology platforms
Create and maintain standardized processes and KPIs across all customer touchpoints
Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency
Oversee daily operations of global customer service teams
Establish and monitor performance metrics, quality standards, and customer satisfaction goals
Develop and implement best practices for customer engagement across all channels
Optimize resource allocation and workforce management strategies
Build and lead high-performing customer success teams across multiple locations
Create a customer-centric culture that drives excellence in service delivery
Develop training programs and career advancement opportunities
Foster collaboration between customer service and other business units
Lead the evaluation and implementation of customer service technologies
Ensure seamless integration of systems across all business units
Drive automation and AI initiatives to improve efficiency
Develop data analytics capabilities to enhance decision-making

Qualifications required:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Experience

15+ years of progressive customer service leadership experience
Proven track record of leading large-scale organizational transformations
Experience managing multi-location, global customer service operations
Strong understanding of customer service technologies and platforms
Experience with CRM and Order Management systems, contact center technologies, and digital service channels
Data analytics and reporting expertise
Project management and process improvement methodologies
Exceptional strategic thinking and execution abilities
Strong change management and transformation leadership skills
Executive presence and ability to influence at all levels
Excellence in cross-functional collaboration
Financial acumen and budget management expertise

Additional Qualifications, preferred:

Master's degree in Business Administration or related field

Travel Requirements: 30-40% travel required domestically and internationally

Work Environment:

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs.

Benefits We Offer:

Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
Professional Development Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Life Insurance

Our Core Values:

Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
(Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

Interested in learning more about Ashley Furniture’s Community Engagement programs, Environmental Stewardship, or our Core Values, click the links below:

Corporate Social Responsibility (https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility/report/)

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

• Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

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