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

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

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

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