Sales & Employer Engagement Executive

Sales & Employer Engagement Executive | Direct Partners | Edinburgh | up to £30k + uncapped commission Are you a confident, target-driven sales professional who loves building relationships and making a tangible impact? Join our mission-led team at Direct Partners — where your drive helps people into careers and employers into growth. About Direct Partners At Direct Partners, we believe skills transform lives . With 20+ years’ experience across Scotland, we’re experts in Modern Apprenticeships and Pre-Employment Training. We empower people to unlock their potential — and help businesses harness talent through future-ready workforce solutions. The Role: What You’ll Be Doing Drive business growth by proactively generating leads and converting them into long-term employer partnerships. Promote our range of Modern Apprenticeships and Pre-Employment Training programmes to employers across diverse sectors. Exceed performance targets — your efforts will be recognised and rewarded. Represent Direct Partners at industry events, employer forums, and networking sessions . Build and maintain relationships to support talent pipelines and workforce development strategies. Work with internal teams to match candidates to employer needs quickly and effectively. Lead on outreach via calls, emails, virtual meetings, and face-to-face visits with professionalism and enthusiasm. About You: What We’re Looking For 2 years+ in B2B sales — experience in training, recruitment, or education is a plus . Energetic, persuasive and comfortable owning targets in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communicator, especially over the phone — with natural rapport-building skills . Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using LinkedIn for lead generation and networking . Self-motivated and organised — can work independently but thrives in a team . Passionate about creating opportunities for people and businesses . Holds a full UK driving licence and happy to travel to client sites and events. Why Join Direct Partners? Be part of a mission-led team transforming lives through skills. Work in a role that blends creativity, strategy, and purpose . Competitive salary + performance-based commission. Hybrid working options for flexibility and autonomy. Ongoing training, development, and a supportive team culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr