Smith reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(237 total reviews)

Nick Bedford

84% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

Smith has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 237 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Smith employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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237 reviews
3.0
Apr 29, 2025

Good but not Great

Recommend
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Pros

Casual work environment, Great benefits. No cap on commission. Fun parties. Good people to work beside.

Cons

Unfortunately, if you work on the trade floor and not in sales, you are not really seen as an essential employee. You're easily replaceable. Not much you can do to try and get a raise or promotion if you work in any support group for the sales team. Other depts get to WFH under managers discretion on certain days. Most family members to executive managers get to WFH which makes it feel like unless you're family, you don't get the same special treatment. At one point, if you asked to WFH for the day, they would make you submit PTO while logged in and working at home. They put you in front of a computer and make you watch videos as your "training" Solid traders have had life changing deals swept out from under them and given to other traders who upper management sees better suited for the order. Nothing you can do about it either.

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Smith Response
1y
Thank you for the feedback. While we recognize the growing importance of flexible work arrangements for some people, Smith maintains that in-office collaboration and teamwork are essential for achieving success. Our comprehensive learning and development program is designed to help employees succeed and includes a wide range of online and in-person training opportunities. We value all of our employees as integral parts of the Smith family, and we are proud of the positive and dynamic culture we’ve created across the company.
5.0
Apr 3, 2025

Currently at Smith

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

In an uncertain time in the market, Smith is doing what they can for their people.

Cons

I do not have any at this time.

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Smith Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback! Smith is committed to supporting our employees, and we are proud of the positive and dynamic culture we’ve created to foster their growth and success. Thank you for being a part of the Smith family!
3.0
Mar 24, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

During shortages, you can make a lot of money. If you're smart, motivated, and disciplined, you can earn quickly. The offices are really nice. Some cool and talented people to work with.

Cons

No real training—you have to figure everything out yourself. The base salary is extremely low, making it impossible to live on without commissions. When there’s no shortage, you’re barely making any money. Compensation is inconsistent—if it's a good year, they pay well, but in bad years, they don’t seem to care about employees. Very little flexibility—you’re required to be in the office every day with few sick days a year. No understanding of remote work, even though it would be totally possible. Management doesn’t provide many resources or guidance.

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Smith Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback. As an entrepreneurial company, we operate in a fast-paced environment that rewards individuals who take the initiative and seize opportunities. Our comprehensive learning and development programs are just some of the tools Smith provides employees to succeed. Smith also offers a wide range of online and in-person training. While we recognize the growing importance of flexible work arrangements, Smith maintains that in-office collaboration and teamwork are essential for achieving success. Additionally, we uphold an open-door policy with upper management to promote a culture of transparency. Our compensation structure, benefits packages, and uncapped commissions are designed to be competitive to attract and retain top talent.
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