Smith – I started in a very entry level position and was provided several opportunities to work with and in various departments. I feel that the founders and the leaders they've installed are invested in their employees. | Comparably

Smith – I started in a very entry level position and was provided several opportunities to work with and in various departments. I feel that the founders and the leaders they've installed are invested in their employees.

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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
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I started in a very entry level position and was provided several opportunities to work with and in various departments. I feel that the founders and the leaders they've installed are invested in their employees.

Briefly describe your overall experience at your company

I'm probably one of Smith's happiest employees. I've received countless opportunities for growth and have had managers that provide constructive, positive reinforcement - even when I've made mistakes. I've always felt 'heard' - like my opinions matter - and that's very improtant to me. I love Smith!

What is the best part about your compensation package?

I appreciate the safe harbor retirement contribution.

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

Smith really treats employees like a big family.

What do you like best about the leadership team?

They're open, honest, and supportive.

What do you like best about the leadership team?

I love that the leadership team promotes growth in each and every department.

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

It is a very friendly, work-family oriented environment. People encourage each other and work together.

What makes you most happy at work?

I enjoy being challenged and provided opportunities for growth and learning, and Smith gives me that.

What makes you most happy at work?

I'm happiest at work when I'm provided with opportunities to make a positive impact on the business.

What makes you most happy at work?

I'm most happy with my projects and the challenges I'm given the chance to overcome at work.

What are some of the best things about your team?

They are a diverse group with differing perspectives - it's nice to be able to view situations through the eyes of others.

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

The culture is largely cooperative & family-oriented. The business operates with a continuous improvement mindset, so there are always new challenges to keep employees engaged.

What makes you most happy at work?

I enjoy being challenged and pushed to my limits. Also, my manager is very clear about his faith in me & belief in my success.

What do you like best about the leadership team?

The leaders in my department are very clearly committed to success/development both on a company and employee level. They are constantly striving to improve our processes and provide growth opportunities for individual contributors.

What are some of the best things about your team?

It's incredibly diverse. We have steady employees who are happy where they are, but we also have ambitious employees who strive to contribute to the "leveling up" of Smith. Both are equally important to ensuring a smooth business operation.

What do you like best about the leadership team?

My manager cares about me as a person and recognizes and respects my need for an appropriate work-life balance. He takes measures to help ensure my growth in the company and as an individual and keeps me both engaged and challenged.

What do you like best about the leadership team?

I love that they are genuinely invested in the people that make the company. The numbers are important, but Smith is through & through a family company, and that's a clear message through the whole hierarchy - from executive leadership to middle management.

What do you like best about the leadership team?

My leadership team treats me as a human, not just a number on the employee roster. They listen to me, they respect my thoughts and opinions, and they provide constructive feedback to help ME grow as an individual and increase my value to Smith.

What makes you most happy at work?

I'm challenged in my position and have the support of my manager. I am able to work fairly autonomously and am encouraged to share feedback about departmental policies and ideas to impove them. There is a continuous improvement culture in my department, and I find the changes very refreshing.

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