Sales & Employer Engagement Executive
Posted 19 hours 26 minutes ago by Direct Partners.co.uk
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 atDirect Partners- where your drive helps people into careers and employers into growth.
About Direct Partners
At Direct Partners, we believeskills 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 byproactively generating leadsand converting them into long-term employer partnerships.
- Promote our range ofModern ApprenticeshipsandPre-Employment Training programmesto employers across diverse sectors.
- Exceed performance targets- your efforts will be recognised and rewarded.
- Represent Direct Partners atindustry events, employer forums, and networking sessions.
- Build and maintain relationships to supporttalent pipelines and workforce developmentstrategies.
- Work with internal teams tomatch candidates to employer needsquickly 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 andcomfortable owning targetsin a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communicator, especially over the phone - withnatural rapport-building skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident usingLinkedIn for lead generation and networking.
- Self-motivated and organised -can work independently but thrives in a team.
- Passionate aboutcreating opportunities for people and businesses.
- Holds afull UK driving licenceand happy to travel to client sites and events.
Why Join Direct Partners?
- Be part of amission-led teamtransforming lives through skills.
- Work in a role thatblends creativity, strategy, and purpose.
- Competitive salary + performance-based commission.
- Hybrid working options for flexibility and autonomy.
- Ongoing training, development, and a supportive team culture.