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Founded in 1984, Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components. Smith’s Intelligent Distribution™ model offers a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions to source, manage, test, and ship billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. The company is backed by more than 25 certifications and accreditations and has developed and implemented sustainable practices that exceed industry and regulatory requirements. Building on its decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence, Smith generated more than USD $2.6 billion in global revenue in 2024 and ranks eleventh among all global distributors. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more. read more
Smith Company Culture
Smith Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.7/5
Awards
Smith CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Nick Bedford
90 /100
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Mission, Vision, & Values
Smith provides total open-market inventory solutions for leading high-tech manufacturers worldwide. Our global network of customer-focused teams builds strong, enduring relationships by sourcing and reselling quality electronic components and meeting customer demands for speed of delivery, market knowledge, and integrity. Smith’s commitment to complying with requirements and continuous improvement sets high standards for a rapidly changing industry.
Smith Culture At a Glance
Smith has 900 employees in 3 locations. 315 employees at Smith have reviewed Smith across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 315 Smith employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Smith are pleased with their total compensation at Smith, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Smith are extremely happy with their team. 315 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Smith are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Smith believe the environment at Smith is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Smith is comfortably fast. About 65% of the employees at Smith work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Smith are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Smith employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
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Employees at Smith report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
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94% of Smith employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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Smith employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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84% of Smith employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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Smith employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
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92% of Smith employees call their work environment positive
Environment
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If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Smith?
Allow dating between workers. It happens anyway but it becomes a pain in the neck to have to be quiet and keep it hidden
What part of Smith's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Solar is growing the fastest.
India is growing the slowest.
What's the interview process like at Smith?
Painless in two visits
What benefits does Smith provide?
Full health. Dental. Eyecare. Lots of employee contests and events. Free drinks. In-house gym with daily fitness classes. Free car washes....
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Smith?
Dress casually. Study the heck out of the website so that you know everything about the company. Show lots of enthusiasm.
What unique perks and benefits does Smith provide?
Exercise classes offered five time each day in Houston. In all the overseas offices, Smith buys gym memberships in nice local gyms.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Smith?
Allow dating between workers. It happens anyway but it becomes a pain in the neck to have to be quiet and keep it hidden
What part of Smith's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Solar is growing the fastest. India is growing the slowest.
What's the interview process like at Smith?
Painless in two visits
What benefits does Smith provide?
Full health. Dental. Eyecare. Lots of employee contests and events. Free drinks. In-house gym with daily fitness classes. Free car washes....
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Smith?
Dress casually. Study the heck out of the website so that you know everything about the company. Show lots of enthusiasm.
What unique perks and benefits does Smith provide?
Exercise classes offered five time each day in Houston. In all the overseas offices, Smith buys gym memberships in nice local gyms.
Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at Smith
Smith currently ranks in the Top 20% of similarly sized companies on Comparably
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Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at Smith
Smith currently ranks in the Top 15% of similarly sized companies on Comparably
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eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
56
eNPS Score
| 68% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 12% | Detractors |
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Perks & Benefits
- Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Unique Office Space
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