As staff is a part of the SBS promise, we believe that allowing them to have a say about their career is important, and this is why they develop and grow within the organisation.
See why you should start your career with SBS:
Career Opportunities
Since 1897, SBS has always strived to treat staff like family as every employee is vital in helping the business grow. It is widely accepted that the commitment and knowledge of our staff sets us a part from our competition. Along with our customers, our staff will always be at the heart of our business.
SBS work in ways which are fresh, inventive & innovative. Responsibility is given to all staff to empower us to take ownership of any promises we make. We can pick up the phone to any Director at any time and decisions are made quickly, efficiently and without fuss. The flexibility given to staff ensures a rapid response to any important customer requirements. The team at Leeds has grown from the initial 5 staff to now over 30, I still work with the same people I did 11 years ago!! We were originally just work colleagues & acquaintances, but over time have now become firm friends, we all work hard and enjoy socialising after work too. I’ve found over the years that treating people as you wish to be treated yourself has created a vibrant workplace where all staff feel valued and an essential member of the SBS team. The resulting environment (I believe) has more than contributed to the growth & success we have all experienced here at Smith Brothers along with making the workplace an enjoyable place to be.
Peter Bradshaw, Commercial Manager (SBS Leeds)
Browse through the job vacancies and if you wish to apply please submit details online or send your application to the following address;
Smith Brothers Stores, Job Application, Unit V2 Winchester Avenue, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4GZ. If there are no vacancies or ones suitable for your skill set or location, then we welcome “expressions of interest” to join the SBS team. Fill out the form as normal and we will confidentially hold your details on file for future opportunities or new branches we may be opening.
Follow our latest news, to keep up-to-date with developments and announcements of our branches: https://sbs.co.uk/latest-news/
Please note: if you are not applying for a particular advertised position (expression of interest), no job reference included in the application, no formal correspondence will follow your application. You will only hear from SBS should we wish to proceed further with your application. All applications for advertised career posts will be formally addressed. Due to GDPR, we will dispose of all data regarding applications within 4 months of submission or 12 months for ‘expressions of interest’ applications. If at any point you wish for your details to be deleted sooner, please contact head office who can process this request for you.
Job Vacancies
SBS Bristol
Area Sales Manager
job ref: 0801
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 with 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: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire (Full-Time)
SBS Head Office
Regional Projects & Technical Specialist (Four new regional roles)
job ref: 0021
Smith Brothers Stores are excited to announce the creation of four new regional roles within the business. Reporting directly to the Regional Manager the successful candidates will operate on behalf of the SBS branches within the current regional structure of SBS.
In summary the primary (although not exclusive) duties of the RPTS are as follows:
- Create & implement strategy to enhance each branches performance on a selected range of product categories
- Internal & external practical training to enhance competence in those selected products
- Internal commercial training to maximize sales & profitability.
- Work closely with all ASM’s 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 client specification of allocated product categories.
- Maintain and validate the necessary documentation/certification/approvals for each product category
- Develop the current SBS CPD library to include the assigned products.
- Utilizing Barbour ABI and market intelligence within the region develop and implement a ‘project tracking system’
- Work closely with SBS marketing department to create and implement product campaigns/promotions
Ideally the applicant will have prior experience and a successful track record of working in the consultant/specification sector.
It is a pre-requisite that the successful candidate for each region lives within the regional boundary as set by SBS, these regions are:
London & South East – SBS branches : Rainham & Heathrow
Contact simon.goswell@sbs.co.uk or Darren.thomas@sbs.co.uk for more information.
W Midlands & N West – SBS branches : Birmingham, Oldham, Merseyside & Glasgow
Contact andy.clements@sbs.co.uk for more information.
E Midlands, Yorkshire & N East – SBS branches : Leeds, Leicester, Peterborough & Newcastle
Contact Jason.fretwell@sbs.co.uk for more information.
Central, South & S West & S Wales – SBS branches: Northampton, Bristol, Southampton, Cardiff
Contact andy.benden@sbs.co.uk for more information.
SBS Head Office
Pump Internal Sales Advisor
job ref: 0008
Reporting to the line manager, the position is predominantly telephone based quoting & processing orders for our customer base. Ideal candidates should preferably have:
- Knowledge of pump manufacturers; Grundfos, Wilo, DAB and Lowara
- Able to select appropriate pumps and meeting specifications correctly, especially focusing on flow and pressure rates
- Experience in the pump industry or similar with transferable knowledge
- Responding to queries, preparing quotes through to orders for both staff and customers
- Willing to learn new computer systems quickly and efficiently
- Enthusiasm to achieve sales while working within a team to reach targets set by the line manager
Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependant on experience) + Performance Related Monthly Pay
Location: Commutable distance to any SBS branch (Full-Time)
SBS Merseyside
Branch Manager
job ref: 1219
Reporting directly to the Regional Manager, the successful applicant will manage and lead a team of engaged colleagues to continually improve the customer’s experience and overall branch performance in line with the business’s objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to join a strong independent merchant with multiple branches nationwide with a reputation for Service & Value since…1897
Key Skills:
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- A confident attitude that can develop and maintain excellent relationships with both customers and suppliers
- The ability to engage and develop colleagues to help achieve branch’s goals whilst ensuring all health and safety standards are upheld
- Understanding of Sales and Margin data
Remuneration: Basic Salary (dependant on experience), Performance Related Bonus, Company Car & Credit Card
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral (Full-Time)
Contact andy.clements@sbs.co.uk for more information.
SBS Newcastle
Air Conditioning and Ancillary Internal Salesperson
job ref: 1415
Working from our SBS Newcastle 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.
The ideal candidate should have:
- 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 (dependant on experience)
Location: Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, Newcastle (Full-Time)
SBS Southampton
Area Sales Manager
job ref: 0901
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 with 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: Hampshire (Full-Time)
SBS Southampton
Internal Salesperson
job ref: 0906
Working from our SBS Southampton branch the position is predominantly telephone based quoting & processing orders for our customer base. Ideal candidates should preferably have, but not essential:
- Experience of the pipeline/plumbing 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 (dependant on experience) + Performance Related Monthly Pay OR Hourly Pay (dependant on experience) + Overtime
Location: Eastleigh, Southampton (Full-Time)