Sm Recruitment

SM Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency founded by Sarah Minto, who has spent over 15 years partnering with ambitious SMEs and national brands to secure high-performing commercial talent. The agency combines expert recruitment services with practical career coaching, helping businesses grow through the right people and supporting individuals to progress into the right roles. What distinguishes SM Recruitment is a trusted reputation, strong market credibility, and a proven ability to match candidates with positions, underpinned by a well-connected network built through years of relationship building.

SM Recruitment specialises in sales, marketing and commercial recruitment across multiple sectors. The agency demonstrates particular expertise in placing communications and PR specialists, sales and marketing executives, and internal sales account managers. Their approach goes beyond traditional CV screening, recognising that successful placements require consideration of soft skills such as communication, resilience, relationship-building abilities, and cultural fit alongside technical qualifications.

Based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, SM Recruitment serves clients across the North East and beyond, including FTSE 100 consumer goods companies and growing national brands. Clients choose SM Recruitment for its combination of specialist market knowledge, practical career coaching services, and Sarah Minto's personal commitment to understanding both business needs and candidate aspirations. The agency's reputation for professionalism, valuable market insights, and successful placement of challenging roles has established it as a trusted partner for organisations seeking exceptional commercial talent.