Air Conditioning and Ancillary Internal Salesperson

Job ref: 1615

Due to continued expansion Smith Brothers are looking to recruit a number of Air Conditioning and Ancillaries Internal salespeople throughout the branches.

Smith Brothers is the oldest and largest family-owned commercial HVAC merchant operating within the UK, directly focusing on supply to the commercial and Industrial mechanical services sector with over 125 years of experience.

Now with multiple branches in England, Scotland and Wales, this is a great opportunity to join a fantastic family-run progressive company.

Working from our SBS Sheffield branch, the position is predominantly telephone-based. The role involves quoting & processing orders for our customer base, supporting external sales, stock control, supplier correspondence and trade counter sales.

Ongoing training will be provided, but the ideal candidate will preferably have, but not essential:

• Experience of the air conditioning and refrigeration industry and products
• Willing to learn new computer systems quickly
• Enthusiasm to achieve sales while working within the team to reach branch targets

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience)

Location: Sheffield (full-time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Internal Salesperson

Job ref: 0806

SBS Bristol are seeking a motivated and dynamic Internal Salesperson to join its close-knit team. This role is predominantly telephone-based, focusing on quoting and processing orders for our customer base. You will work closely with both customers and the internal team to drive sales and meet branch targets in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling inbound and outbound sales enquiries, providing quotes and processing customer orders over the phone
• Building strong relationships with new and existing customers to encourage repeat business
• Accurately managing orders and ensuring timely processing and delivery
• Identifying opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling of our pipeline/plumbing products
• Assisting in managing stock levels and liaising with suppliers to ensure product availability
• Working collaboratively with the external sales team to support sales efforts and achieve branch targets
• Maintaining accurate customer records and order details in the system
• Providing product information and advice to customers regarding pipeline/plumbing products
• Ensuring excellent customer service and resolving any issues or queries in a timely manner

Ideal Candidate Should Have:

• Experience in the pipeline/plumbing industry or a related field (preferred but not essential)
• A willingness to learn new computer systems quickly
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiasm to achieve sales and work within a team to meet branch targets
• A proactive attitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience)

Location: Bristol (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Area Sales Manager

Job ref: 1501

Reporting directly to the branch manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for developing new business in line with our objective to achieve sustainable and profitable growth. A successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with multiple branches nationwide and a reputation for Service & Value since…1897

Key Skills (preferred not essential):

• Knowledge within the Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry is essential
• Experience within sales, preferably external
• Self-Motivation and Committed to deliver on all KPI’s

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependant on experience), Performance Related Bonus, Company Car & Credit Card

Location: Edinburgh and the surrounding areas (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Regional Product Specialist

Job ref: 0063

The key focus of the regional product specialist role is to provide and maintain specialist expert technical product support to the business and business contacts, working in alignment with your region and the wider business’s strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full technical support on selected product categories.
• Technical support to include site visits and general enquiries.
• Reactive management of potential product failures.
• Work within your regional territory, but with occasional support to the other territory
• Always manage your time and activities to the best of your ability and in line with the interests of the company
• Attend sales meetings/product training/corporate functions both internally and externally as required by the management, which may occasionally be ‘after hours’
• Internal & External practical training to enhance competence in those selected products and to maximise sales and profitability
• Work closely with all ASMs within the region to promote the assigned product categories within their customer base
• Develop and strengthen the supplier relationship both within and beyond UK boundaries
• Act on behalf of those manufacturing companies without UK representation
• Work within the consultant/specification sector to achieve the client specification of allocated product categories
• For each product category, maintain and validate the necessary documentation/certification/approvals.
• Develop the current SBS CPD library to include assigned products
• Utilising Barbour ABI and market intelligence within the region, develop and implement a ‘project tracking system’
• Working closely with the SBS Marketing Department to create and implement product campaigns and promotions
• General office / clerical / administration duties
• Assist with annual stock-take
• Hours of work to include Saturday mornings as required/scheduled by management
• Any other general duties as required by the company

Secondary duties include (in particular as departmental sickness/holiday cover):

• Serving customers on the Trade Counter
• Picking and packing orders for delivery
• Loading of goods onto delivery vehicles
• Unloading goods received

All employees are expected to be flexible in their duties and responsibilities and may be asked to perform other duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of their job and their level of responsibility.

Knowledge/skills/qualifications:

• Relevant Industry and product experience and/or equivalent qualifications/certifications
• Experienced in partnering with key stakeholders at multiple levels across a multi-site organisation.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen and effectively verbalise ideas, with proven ability to influence
• Excellent customer-facing and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate strong organisational and efficiency skills
• Proficient in computer software packages (Google, Word, Excel)
• Experience in using MI to inform key decision-making and planning

Soft skills:

• Friendly and team-oriented
• Professional and able to remain calm under pressure
• Highly Organised
• Accurate, numerate and strategic
• Strong commercial acumen
• Confident and inspiring
• Diplomatic and discreet
• Proactive, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to own professional development and knowledge of relevant products

Remuneration:  Basic Salary (dependent on experience), Performance Related Bonus, Company Car & Credit Card

Location/Reporting to: North Region – reporting to the Director.

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Business Development Manager

Job ref: 1062

Reporting directly to Regional Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining both existing and potential customers with a particular focus on the further development of new business, in line with our aim to achieve sustainable and profitable growth for the future.

Primary duties include:

• Supported by our Internal Sales Team, your primary responsibilities will include regular direct contact with existing and potential customers, generating enquiries, progressing quotations and thus securing business with a level of service exceeding our customers’ expectations.
• Direct input and a responsibility to ensure that budgeted sales and margin are achieved as a minimum performance.
• Always manage your time and sales activities with the company’s best interests in mind.
• Adopt and submit any reporting procedures as requested by the management
• Attend sales meetings/product training /corporate functions as required by the management, which may occasionally be ‘after hours’.
• Assist with annual stock take
• Work with the branch management to continually strive to improve the branch efficiency to reduce costs
• Any other general duties as required by the company.

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience), Performance Related Bonus, Company Car & Credit Card

Location: postcodes UB, HA, WD, EN & the surrounding areas (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Internal Salesperson

Job ref: 1006

SBS Heathrow are seeking a motivated and dynamic Internal Salesperson to join its close-knit team. This role is predominantly telephone-based, focusing on quoting and processing orders for our customer base. You will work closely with both customers and the internal team to drive sales and meet branch targets in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling inbound and outbound sales enquiries, providing quotes and processing customer orders over the phone
• Building strong relationships with new and existing customers to encourage repeat business
• Accurately managing orders and ensuring timely processing and delivery
• Identifying opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling of our pipeline/plumbing products
• Assisting in managing stock levels and liaising with suppliers to ensure product availability
• Working collaboratively with the external sales team to support sales efforts and achieve branch targets
• Maintaining accurate customer records and order details in the system
• Providing product information and advice to customers regarding pipeline/plumbing products
• Ensuring excellent customer service and resolving any issues or queries in a timely manner

Ideal Candidate Should Have:

• Experience in the pipeline/plumbing industry or a related field (preferred but not essential)
• A willingness to learn new computer systems quickly
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiasm to achieve sales and work within a team to meet branch targets
• A proactive attitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience) and potential bonus based on branch performance

Location: Heathrow (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Internal Salesperson

Job ref: 1706

SBS High Wycombe are seeking a motivated and dynamic Internal Salesperson to join its close-knit team.

This role is predominantly telephone-based, focusing on quoting and processing orders for our customer base.

You will work closely with both customers and the internal team to drive sales and meet branch targets in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling inbound and outbound sales enquiries, providing quotes and processing customer orders over the phone
• Building strong relationships with new and existing customers to encourage repeat business
• Accurately managing orders and ensuring timely processing and delivery
• Identifying opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling of our pipeline/plumbing products
• Assisting in managing stock levels and liaising with suppliers to ensure product availability
• Working collaboratively with the external sales team to support sales efforts and achieve branch targets
• Maintaining accurate customer records and order details in the system
• Providing product information and advice to customers regarding pipeline/plumbing products
• Ensuring excellent customer service and resolving any issues or queries in a timely manner

Ideal Candidate Should Have:

• Experience in the pipeline/plumbing industry or a related field (preferred but not essential)
• A willingness to learn new computer systems quickly
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiasm to achieve sales and work within a team to meet branch targets
• A proactive attitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience) and potential bonus based on branch performance

Location: High Wycombe (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Warehouse person/Van Driver

Job ref: 2002

As part of our continued expansion, Smith Brothers Stores Ltd is seeking to recruit a full-time warehouse person/driver for an immediate start. Working out of our Hull branch, you will be responsible for all aspects of warehouse work, including picking, packing, goods inwards, deliveries, loading and unloading of vehicles, and occasional multiple drop deliveries. In return, Smith Brothers will remunerate for a working week of 42 1/2 hours, hours to be discussed at the interview stage to align with the nature of our business.

Smith Brothers continues to defy current economic conditions through significant growth and recruitment over recent years. To be a part of this winning team, the right candidate will demonstrate loyalty, commitment, motivation and a desire to be the best. A successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with multiple branches nationwide, with a reputation for Service & Value since …1897

Key Skills (preferred, not essential):

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Background in Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry
• Able to work on feet and capable of some heavy lifting

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience)

Location: Hull (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Currently, we do not have any jobs available for this branch. However, please keep visiting this page for any future developments.

Area Sales Manager

Job ref: 1401

Working within the Teeside area, the successful candidate will be reporting directly to the branch manager, and will be responsible for developing new business in line with our objective to achieve sustainable and profitable growth. The successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with multiple branches nationwide and a reputation for Service & Value since…1897

Key Skills (preferred not essential):

• Knowledge within the Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry is essential
• Experience within sales, preferably external
• Self-Motivation and Committed to deliver on all KPI’s

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependant on experience), Performance Related Bonus, Company Car & Credit Card

Location: Teeside, Newcastle (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Branch Manager

Job ref: 0219

JOB SUMMARY:

Manage and lead a team of engaged colleagues to continually improve the customer’s experience and overall branch performance in line with the business’ objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting directly to the board of directors you are responsible for the efficient operation of the branch in order to ensure that the branch returns the agreed sales and margin expectations, in line with our aim to achieve sustainable and profitable growth for the future.
• Utilising the available management reports and ensure that all aspects of sales, margin and costs are controlled to meet the budgeted figures on an ongoing monthly basis.
• Costs / Overhead control.
• Ensure that all operations are in accordance with government and company H&S and Transport guidelines.
• Ensure that all company vehicles at the branch are correctly maintained, serviced and are presentable at all times.
• Implement safe practises / systems of work as instructed by the H&S / Transport Manager.
• Management of branch personnel, grievance, dispute, disciplinary, reward.
• Efficient management of branch stock levels to ensure maximum stock availability at the same time minimising slow moving and dead stock.
• Encourage good housekeeping.
• Maintain good working relationships throughout the branch staff with suppliers, customers and colleagues.
• Support all branch staff to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Manage your time to your best ability and in line with the interests of the company at all times.
• Adopt and submit any reporting procedures as requested by the management
• Attend sales meetings / product training / corporate functions as required by the management, which may occasionally be ‘after hours’.
• Manage and control annual branch stock-take.
• Hours of work to include Saturday morning as required / scheduled by management.
• Any other general duties as required by the company.
• Oversee branch credit control to include prompt cash collection and keeping the uninsured exposure within management limits.
• Answering / dealing with telephone enquiries / queries / orders
• Compiling / submitting / progressing customer quotations
• Compiling / submitting / progressing stock and special supplier purchase orders
• Maintaining and adhering to goods receiving administration procedures
• Management of staff holiday allocation ensuring that the branch maintains sufficient levels for the smooth running of the business.

All employees are expected to be flexible in their duties and responsibilities and may be asked to perform other duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of their job and their level of responsibility.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Relevant Industry experience
• Understanding of sales margin and data
• The ability to engage and develop colleagues to help achieve branch’s goals whilst ensuring all health and safety standards are upheld
• A confident attitude that can develop and maintain excellent relationships with both customers and suppliers
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent customer facing and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate strong organisational and efficiency skills

BEHAVIOURS:

• Friendly and team orientated
• Professional and able to remain calm under pressure
• Highly Organised
• Accurate, numerate and strategic
• Strong commercial acumen
• Confident and inspiring
• Diplomatic and discreet
• Proactive, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills

Remuneration:  Basic Salary (dependent on experience), Performance Related Bonus, Company Car & Credit Card

Location: Northampton (full-time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Warehouse Manager

Job ref: 2242

Smith Brothers Stores Ltd are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager. Working out of our Nottingham branch, the successful candidate will oversee and coordinate the daily warehouse activities whilst managing the warehousing team to gain maximum output and efficiency.

In return, Smith Brothers will remunerate accordingly for a full working week, hours to be discussed at the interview stage to fall in line with the nature of our business.

Key Skills (preferred, not essential):

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Highly effective supervisory skills and techniques
• Background in Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry
• Able to work on feet and capable of some heavy lifting
• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience)

Location: Nottingham (Full-Time). 42.5 hours per week. 6.30 am – 4 pm

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Credit Controller

Job ref: 0405

The Successful Candidate will:

• Be responsible for the timely collection of debts within the branch
• Having good communication skills and experience within Credit Control is essential
• Be well organised and be able to work independently and within a team.
• Have Admin and some office skills, which may be required
• Report directly to the Branch Manager & Credit Control Manager

Remuneration: Basic Salary (Based on experience).

Location: Oldham (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Business Development Manager

Job ref: 0762

Reporting directly to the Regional Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining both existing and potential customers with a particular focus on the further development of new business, in line with our aim to achieve sustainable and profitable growth for the future.

Primary duties include:

• Supported by our Internal Sales Team, your primary responsibilities will include regular direct contact with existing and potential customers, generating enquiries, progressing quotations and thus securing business with a level of service exceeding our customer’s expectations.
• Direct input and a responsibility to ensure that budgeted sales and margin are achieved as a minimum performance.
• Always manage your time and sales activities with the company’s best interests in mind.
• Adopt and submit any reporting procedures as requested by the management
• Attend sales meetings/product training /corporate functions as required by the management, which may occasionally be ‘after hours’.
• Assist with annual stock take
• Work with the branch management to continually strive to improve the branch efficiency to reduce costs
• Any other general duties as required by the company.

Remuneration:  Basic Salary (dependent on experience), Performance Related Bonus, Company Car & Credit Card

Location: Based at SBS Rainham branch, primarily covering Essex and the East/North of London.

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Warehouse person/Van Driver

Job ref: 0702

As part of our continued expansion, Smith Brothers Stores Ltd is seeking to recruit a full-time warehouse person/driver for an immediate start. Working out of our Rainham branch, you will be responsible for all aspects of warehouse work, including picking, packing, goods inwards, deliveries, loading and unloading of vehicles, and occasional multiple drop deliveries. In return, Smith Brothers will remunerate for a working week of 42 1/2 hours, hours to be discussed at the interview stage to align with the nature of our business.

Smith Brothers continues to defy current economic conditions through significant growth and recruitment over recent years. To be a part of this winning team, the right candidate will demonstrate loyalty, commitment, motivation and a desire to be the best. A successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with multiple branches nationwide, with a reputation for Service & Value since …1897

Key Skills (preferred, not essential):

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Background in Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry
• Able to work on the feet and capable of some heavy lifting

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience)

Location: Rainham (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.

Warehouse person

Job ref: 0736

As part of our continued expansion, Smith Brothers Stores Ltd is seeking to recruit a full-time warehouse person for an immediate start. Working out of our Rainham branch, you will be responsible for all aspects of warehouse work, including picking, packing, goods inwards, and loading & unloading of vehicles. In return, Smith Brothers will remunerate accordingly for a working week of 40 hours, hours to be discussed at the interview stage to fall in line with the nature of our business.

Smith Brothers Stores continues to defy current economic conditions through significant growth and recruitment over recent years. To be a part of this winning team, the right candidate will demonstrate loyalty, commitment, motivation and a desire to be the best. The successful candidate will be joining a strong independent merchant with multiple branches nationwide, with a reputation for Service & Value since…1897

Key Skills (preferred, not essential):

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Background in Industrial Pipeline/Plumbing Industry
• Able to work on the feet and capable of some heavy lifting

Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependent on experience)

Location: Rainham (Full-Time)

Internal candidates: Please ensure that you advise your line manager or Candice in HR of your intended application before applying.