Furniture Sales Associate; Part-Time

Role
:
Furniture Sales Associate

Location
:
Dunfermline

Salary
:
Competitive base salary of £23,810 (based on FT hours) with potential to earn up to £45k+ OTE. Part‑time pay: £12.21 per hour plus commission.

Hours
:
Part‑time (25 hours)

Contract
:
Permanent

Start date
: ASAP

Join our team at Sterling Home in the Dunfermline store as a part‑time Furniture Sales Associate!

The role of a Furniture Sales Associate is to inspire customers, guiding them to discover the perfect pieces for their homes while delivering exceptional service. By building meaningful connections and offering expert advice, you’ll help create memorable shopping experiences and ensure outstanding customer satisfaction.

• Prioritises the customer experience, instinctively putting their needs first
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, essential when handling bespoke orders
• Brings energy and initiative to every task, thriving both independently and in a team
• Is reliable, polished, and warmly professional – always arriving with a smile
• Engages with ease – an attentive listener and confident communicator who builds trust with customers and colleagues
• Thinks on their feet, approaching challenges with calm and clarity

For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to furnishing local homes with quality goods, staying true to our family values. Sterling is more than a business—it’s a family, helping generations of families create homes they love. We aim to inspire homemakers with exceptional products, services, and shopping experiences that turn houses into proud homes.

In 1973, George Knowles Snr transformed an old mill in Tillicoultry into Scotland's largest and most innovative furniture and homewares showroom. Today, our flagship store continues to lead with a unique shopping experience, blending trusted expertise, cutting‑edge trends, and home inspiration. Whether updating a room or redesigning a house, Sterling offers something for every style, space, and budget.

Sterling Home stores and our revamped website bring together curated furniture, accessories, flooring, and interior designs, all organised by style to make shopping seamless. From sofas and beds to home accents and flooring, our products are built to last, offering function and uniqueness that allow you to refresh your home with ease.

Our rebranded Sterling Home concept stores offer a modern, striking design with black exteriors, inviting entrances, and inspiring interiors. Inside, room cubes showcase coordinated furniture, accessories, and finishes, creating relatable and stylish displays. Our expert team is ready to assist with designing and styling every aspect of your home, ensuring a personalised, enjoyable shopping experience.

Sterling Home: quality, family, and inspiration under one roof.

• Wellbeing Support:
  Access local gym discounts and up to 6 free face‑to‑face or phone counselling sessions to support your mental health.
• Career Growth:
  Unlock development opportunities and grow your career with us.
• Secure Your Future:
  Boost your pension for a brighter tomorrow.
• Generous Staff Discount:
  Enjoy 30% off on products and services, plus exclusive discounts on high street brands and entertainment via our Boost Works Benefits portal.
• Holiday Recharge:
  Get 30 days of paid holiday, with the option to purchase more for those extra‑long getaways.
• Convenient Perks:
  Complimentary electric car charging points.
• Life Assurance:
  Enjoy free life cover of at least twice your annual salary, up to retirement age.

Excited to be part of our team? If you're ready to take on a new challenge and contribute to the success of a leading furniture retailer, we want to hear from you!

We understand that searching for a new opportunity can be challenging, so we’ve made our application process as simple as possible. Once you submit your CV, one of our hiring managers will be in touch to inform you of the outcome - whether that’s inviting you to a pre‑screen interview or letting you know that your experience isn’t quite the right fit for us at this time.

We are committed to responding to all applications…