International Sales Representative – South Korea
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and develop new customers and vendor partnerships to drive business growth.
- Research electronic components and market trends to uncover opportunities.
- Reach out and engage prospective clients through targeted outreach via calls, emails, industry events, and other channels to build lasting rapport.
- Make outbound calls to expand and enrich the client base.
- Create and execute strategic sales plans for markets such as AI servers, data centers, computing, industrial, and consumer sectors.
- Provide exceptional customer service and ongoing support to foster satisfaction.
- Achieve and exceed sales targets to boost company profitability and earn uncapped commission.
- Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed to contribute to team success.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- At least 2+ years of B2B sales or business development experience, preferably from background in semiconductor distributors or agencies.
- Proficiency in written and verbal Korean and English.
- Knowledge in Vietnamese, Thai or Chinese is a plus.
- Results-driven, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Eagerness to tackle ambitious goals and thrive in dynamic environments.
- Comfort with warm and cold calling, with proactive customer acquisition skills.
- Growth mindset, with enthusiasm for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Collaborative team player passionate about expanding networks and broad exposure.
What We Offer:
- Rewarding careers with fast-track progression opportunities.
- Uncapped monthly commissions.
- Prime CBD office location in a newly renovated office space.
- Collaborative and dynamic team culture.
- Tuition Reimbursement Benefits for professional growth.
- Gym and wellness sponsorships.
- Year-round company activities and team outings.
- Opportunities to give back through community initiatives.
About Smith
Founded in 1984, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and automobiles. Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks eighth among all global distributors.
We buy and sell components 24 hours per day, with global sales of USD $3.4 billion in 2025 and in excess of USD $16 billion over the last five years. We’re always moving as we help manufacturers navigate market shifts, customize supply chain solutions, test components using cutting-edge technology, and more.
As a privately held company, Smith employs more than 700 people worldwide, with offices spanning four continents. Our team members are spread out around the world while staying connected to each other, allowing us to provide the expertise of a multinational company while still giving the tailored support of a local business. We have regional headquarters in Houston, Amsterdam, and Hong Kong sales and purchasing offices in Austin, Bangalore, Berlin, Cluj-Napoca, Guadalajara, London, Munich, New York, Penang, São Paulo, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Tokyo, and distribution hubs in Houston, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
For more information, please visit our company website: https://www.smithweb.com/
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
What We Do
Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks sixth among all global distributors. As the leading independent distributor of electronic components, Smith sources, manages, tests, and ships billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. Offering a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions, Smith identifies and delivers customized service programs to support its customers’ success. The company’s expertise is backed by decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence. Smith has generated more than USD $12.9 billion in global revenue since 2019. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more
