Our 2026 APAC Sales Associate Program is designed to develop top fresh graduates to grow into future sales leaders through structured mentorship, hands-on learning and job enrichment with the trading organization. You will gain practical exposure to how the semiconductor industry operates from market intelligence and customer mapping to sales operations and transaction follow-through, while building career-ready skills in communication, negotiation, and client relationship management.

We are recruiting 2026 fresh graduates who are interested in exploring a career in the semiconductor trading industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research to identify new customers and potential vendor partnerships to support customer mapping.
• Assist in making high-volume warm and cold outreach to expand and enrich our client base.
• Help track sales orders and ongoing sales deals to ensure smooth, timely transaction follow-through.
• Contribute to team and business initiatives as well as other projects as needed to support overall business success.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Fresh graduates in 2026 with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• Strong motivation to pursue ambitious goals and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A genuine interest in building relationships and expanding business networks.
• Prior sales or trading internship experience is preferred.
• Excellent command of written and verbal English, Chinese. Japanese, Vietnamese, or Thai proficiency is a plus
• Collaborative, proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with the eagerness to take on challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer:

• 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.

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 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 Hong Kong Times Square 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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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.