Sales Intern

Our 2026 APAC Summer Intern program provides you with career opportunities within Smith’s Sales and Trading department for job enrichment, professional mentorship, and career progression. You will gain meaningful exposure to and knowledge of our industry, sales operations, and valuable skillsets.

We are recruiting 2026 and 2027 fresh graduates to help them explore a career in the semiconductor trading industry. Outstanding interns will receive a full‑time offer upon graduation.

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/

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research to identify new customers and vendor partnerships to facilitate customer mapping
• Assist in making high-volume warm and cold calls to expand and enrich our client base
• Assist in tracking sales orders and ongoing sales deals to ensure smooth transaction
• Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed to contribute to team success

Who We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline, preferably graduating in 2026 or 2027
• Prior sales or trading internship experience preferred
• Excellent command of written and verbal English and Chinese
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented team player with a growth mindset
• Eagerness to tackle ambitious goals
• Thrives in dynamic environments
• Passionate about expanding business networks and broad exposure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in an additional APAC language, such as Japanese, Korean, or Thai, preferred

What We Offer:

• Opportunity for a return offer with a permanent position for high‑potential candidates upon graduation
• Professional mentorship and hands‑on experience to accelerate your personal and career development
• Collaborative, energetic, and motivating team culture that supports learning and growth
• Prime office location in the central business district with a modern, comfortable, and well‑equipped workspace
• Engaging company events and team outings that foster connection and belonging

Key Achievement and Company Highlights:

• International Leader: Smith has been ranked as the #1 independent distributor globally 21 times since 2000.
• Strong Growth: The company has rapidly expanded, with worldwide revenue growing from USD $500M in 2005 to USD $3.4B in 2025.
• Exceptional Partnerships: Smith partners with top-tier global clients, including Fortune 500 companies across the social media, data center, personal computing, networking, and automotive sectors.
• Global Family: With offices around the world and a prime office location, Smith provides a truly international working environment.
• On-the-Job Training: Smith’s Trading team provides real, hands-on exposure to the semiconductor trading business.

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