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Who We Are

For over 15 years, Sarah Minto has partnered with ambitious SMEs and national brands to secure high-performing commercial talent.

We now combine specialist recruitment expertise with practical career coaching, helping businesses grow through the right people, and helping individuals grow into the right roles.

What sets SM Recruitment apart is a trusted reputation, strong market credibility, and a proven ability to match the right people with the right roles, backed by a well-connected network built over years of building relationships.

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How to Build a Successful Sales Team

Recruiting a sales team isn’t just about filling roles. It’s about finding people who deliver results, fit your culture, and stay motivated. Look Beyond the CV A good salesperson needs more than past job titles. Consider: Communication and relationship skills Understanding customer needs Motivation and career goals Resilience and a positive attitude Research shows 60% of sales HR managers now value soft skills like communication and resilience over technical skills . Track Re

Marketing And Sales Internship Overview

Alex Warburton Since joining SM Recruitment, I’ve had the chance to step straight into the fast-paced world of recruitment marketing and see first-hand how a modern agency operates behind the scenes. What started as an opportunity to apply my marketing and SEO background has quickly become a genuinely rewarding experience—one where I’m contributing to real business outcomes while learning the nuances of an industry that moves at speed. I was first drawn to SM Recruitment seek

Event Round-Up: Marketing and AI

15th October 2025 · Newcastle upon Tyne What a morning! Our first SM Recruitment event Marketing for Growth: AI in Search, Demand Generation & Building High-Impact Teams which brought together marketers for learning, connection, and conversation. We heard from: Callum Grieves (Notify Technology) data-driven B2B marketing Sarah Minto (SM Recruitment) on building high impact marketing teams Sophie Tunnah , sharing insights on AI and search Attendee feedback: “Thank you Sarah

Commercial Talent. Career Performance. Built to Grow Businesses.