Director of Marketing

Company: Ashley | The Wellsville Group
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 13, 2026

Job Description:

Lead the Charge as Director of Marketing at The Wellsville Group! Ready to ignite a retail revolution? We’re hunting for a bold, visionary Director of Marketing to make Ashley | The Wellsville Group the 1 furniture destination in every market we serve. Based in either the Cleveland or Akron Ohio areas, you’ll craft game-changing strategies, inspire a top-tier team, and drive traffic that fuels explosive sales growth. If you’re a strategic mastermind with a passion for leadership and results, this is your chance to shine with The Wellsville Group! What You’ll Do: - Shape the Vision: Build and execute a killer annual marketing plan to boost store traffic, brand buzz, and profitable sales. - Spark Excitement: Create in-store offers and messaging that fire up our Home Furnishing Consultants and customers, lifting average tickets and making every buy a must. - Lead Like a Pro: Mentor a creative Marketing team, fostering collaboration and excellence while guiding 1:1 growth. - Crush KPIs: Use data-driven insights and AI tools to optimize campaigns, maximize ROI, and own the annual department budget. - Build Bridges: Partner with sales leaders, licensees, and AFI’s corporate team to align messaging and innovate events, signage, and promotions. - Be the Brand: Champion Ashley’s identity across all channels—print, digital, broadcast, and beyond—while supporting merchandising, training, and charitable initiatives. Who You Are: - A strategic thinker with a knack for turning data into traffic-driving wins. - A leader with 7 years of marketing experience, including 3 in a senior role (retail or furniture a bonus). - A master communicator, excelling in verbal, written, and public speaking with a flair for negotiation. - Tech-savvy, rocking Microsoft Office, Google Analytics, CRM platforms, and new tools. - Detail-obsessed, organized, and committed to confidentiality in financials and HR. - Ready to travel for High Point Market, GM Meetings, and brand audits. - Four-year degree in marketing, communications, or related field (graduate degree preferred). Why You’ll Love It Here: - Competitive Pay: A salary that matches your impact, plus performance-driven incentivesBase plus bonus potential, all in 100k-120k - Growth That Rocks: Lead a department, sit on our Business Leadership Team, and shape the future of a growing retail powerhouse powered by our state-of-the-art Distribution Center in Aurora, Ohio. - Team Vibes: Join a crew that’s exciting, impactful, and fresh (yep, our team’s words!), where gratitude and collaboration rule. - Top-Tier Perks: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and sweet employee discounts on Ashley’s finest furnishings. Ready to Redefine Retail Marketing? If you’re pumped to lead, innovate, and drive The Wellsville Groups growth, we want your vision. Step up, inspire, and make waves—apply now! Compensation details: 100000-120000 Yearly Salary PIb340dc77a7c5-37156-39415594

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