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Approachable Leaders and Friendly Coworkers
Everyday leaders support our executives and Smith’s success. We recognize and celebrate individual achievements and provide learning and development opportunities for continued growth.
Careers
Turn your potential into success
As the world’s leading independent distributor of electronic components, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic, friendly, and professional team environment. Located in 20 cities around the globe, you’ll find a home here as part of the Smith family.
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Global Family
Unique Culture Promotes Teamwork
Smith remains a family-owned business, providing our employees ample opportunity to make an impact. Smith’s global offices interact every day, building friendships that cross continents and cultures.
Social Responsibility
Smith Gives Back
Smith and our employees get involved to help and enrich the communities around us. From donations and volunteering to ongoing mentorship, our people lend a hand to make a difference.
Entrepreneurship
Nurturing Drive and Ambition
We are proud to be an entrepreneurial company and reward those who take initiative and seize opportunities. We value ambition and determination to drive new ideas and innovation.
Casual Environment
Relaxed People-Focused Environment
Bring your drive for success in an unpretentious, exciting environment. We care about who you are and how you excel – not what you’re wearing.
Diversity
From Amsterdam to Bangalore, Smith employees around the world celebrate the diverse life experiences and viewpoints we all bring to the table.
Leadership
Smith’s leadership provides our employees with opportunities, guidance, and a positive example to follow.
Benefits
We provide our employees with the benefits they need. From top-tier medical coverage and generous 401(k) contributions to flexible paid time off, Smith promotes a healthy balance between work and life.
Recognition
Anniversary celebrations, social gatherings, rewards, and recognition are only made better by the camaraderie Smith employees have with each other.
Career Growth
Smith offers paths to grow your career and provides leadership and development programs. Our leaders average over 20 years in the Smith family.
Training and Development
Smith’s online and in-person training and development program prepares our team for success.
Why Choose Smith?
A career at Smith is rewarding. Interact with your colleagues and customers around the world to help them achieve more than they expected. Learn something new every day and explore the many opportunities at Smith.
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Company Distinctions
Smith offers opportunities to chart your own path and grow your career, but don’t take our word for it! Our employees consistently rank us among the best companies to work for on sites like Comparably and Glassdoor, and we are proud to support our team members’ success.
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Houston Business Journal Best Family-Owned Business
2023
This award recognizes Smith’s distinguished business success and celebrates the integral part family-owned businesses play in our local economies.
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Comparably Best Companies for Career Growth
2023
Based exclusively on anonymous employee ratings of professional-development opportunities, Smith ranked #58 among large companies.
03
Comparably Best Leadership Teams
2023
Ranking #59 among large businesses, Smith’s senior leadership has grown alongside the company, with an average tenure of more than 21 years.
04
HR Asia Hong Kong Best Companies to Work for in Asia
2023
For the second consecutive year, Smith was recognized for our broad employee-engagement efforts and rich company culture.
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Comparably Best CEOs for Diversity List
2023
Smith’s co-founders, Bob and Lee Ackerley, were recognized by Comparably for the second year in a row for their favorable standing among employees of color, ranking #38 among large businesses.
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Comparably Best Company Outlook
2023
Smith received an A+ rating and ranked #90 on Comparably’s list for large businesses, putting us in the top five percent of nearly 1,500 similarly sized companies.
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Comparably Best Sales Team
2023
Based exclusively on anonymous, public feedback from our sales team members, Smith ranked #13 across large businesses and received an A+ rating in seventeen different categories.
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Comparably Best Company Compensation List
2023
Based on employees’ anonymous overall satisfaction their compensation package, Smith ranked #76 among large businesses.
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Comparably Best Company Perks & Benefits List
2023
Smith’s employees anonymously rated our perks and benefits, earning us the #77 spot on Comparably’s list for large companies.
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Comparably Happiest Employees List
2023
Our employees are among the happiest overall, ranking #95 in Comparably’s large-business category.
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JobMarket Employee Engagement Award
2022
Smith was named JobMarket’s Employee Engagement Award recipient based on our effective communication, employee satisfaction, and strong sense of community.
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JobMarket Asia Pacific Outstanding Employer Award
2022
Our strong presence across the APAC region is built upon dynamic recruitment and retention efforts.
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JobMarket Employer of Choice Award
2022
Recognized for our innovative approach to employee recruitment, engagement, and retention, Smith promotes a positive work culture across our organization.
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Comparably Best Company Culture
2022
Ranking number #71 among large businesses, Smith employees anonymously shared their feedback on compensation, career growth, leadership, and work environment.
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Comparably Best Companies for Diversity
2022
Based exclusively on anonymous feedback from Smith’s employees of color, we ranked #93 on Comparably’s list of Best Companies for Diversity in the large business category.
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Houston Business Journal Best Places to Work List
2021
Based exclusively on employee response, Smith was recognized as one of the best places to work in the greater Houston area, ranking #12 in the large business category.
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Houston Business Journal Outstanding Diversity Helping Hand
2021
Our longtime CSR partner, The HUB, nominated Smith in recognition of our dedication to the promotion and advancement of diversity and inclusion in our business operations and the community at large.
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JobMarket Corporate Training Excellence Award
2021
Our in-house learning and development program helps our employees to gain new skills and build long, successful careers at Smith.
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Houston Business Journal Healthiest Employer List
2019
Smith ranked #8 in the small and medium employers category, confirming our commitment to the health and wellness of our employees.
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Chief Learning Officer Learning Elite Bronze Award
2019
Our internal learning and development program was recognized for its ability to efficiently deploy business strategies that produce significant results.
Hear From Our People
Smith is such a wonderful, diverse company, and with that come subtle nuances that can affect the team dynamics. When we regularly spend a little time getting to know each other, we not only become more conscientious of our coworkers’ needs, but we also develop shared objectives to reach the same goals.
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