Role: Furniture Sales Associate
Location: Tillicoultry
Salary: Competitive base salary of £23,810 (based on FT hours), with the potential to earn up to £45k+ OTE
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours (5/7 days per week) or Part-time 22.5 hours (3/7 days per week)
Contract: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Join Our Team at Sterling Home in one of our Flagship Store, as a Furniture Sales Associate!
About Us:
Sterling Home is a proud family-owned Scottish business, renowned for offering an exceptional selection of quality furniture, homewares, and interior design solutions. Established in 1973 by George Knowles Snr., the company began its journey in an old mill in Tillicoultry, Central Scotland. Over the past 50 years, Sterling Home has grown into one of Scotland’s largest and most diverse family-run retailers in the furniture and homewares industry.
With stores across Scotland, including locations in Tillicoultry, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Dunfermline, and Uddingston, we are proud to be part of the Sterling Furniture Group, which also includes Forrest, Anderson & England, and Buicks.
Our team is dedicated to inspiring and delighting our customers with exceptional design and outstanding service!
As we continue to look ahead to an exciting 2025, this is your opportunity to be part of our journey and help shape the next chapter of our success!
The Role:
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.
We are looking for someone who:
Naturally 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
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
Here’s what you can look forward to are our new Sterling Home colleague:
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 SAGE 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 within 7 working days, no matter the outcome.
Our recruitment process is straightforward:
Submit your CV.
You’ll be notified whether you’ve made it to the next stage - a pre-screen telephone interview, where we’ll share more details about the role and learn about your experience and what you're looking for.
If you move forward, the final step is a face-to-face interview with a Store Manager.
APPLY NOW to join our team as a Furniture Sales Associate and embark on a rewarding career journey with Sterling Home.
At Sterling Home, we value our employees and offer a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. You'll have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to growth, excellence and innovation.
Please note, given the potential for a high volume of applicants, this vacancy may close sooner than expected. To ensure you’re considered for this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Sterling Homes are committed to creating an inclusive & respectful environment for all. We celebrate diversity whilst empowering & trusting one another. The future success of Sterling Homes is our people - our mission is to foster positive relationships with colleagues and customers so we can learn & grow together.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,810.00-£45,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/06/2025
