Sales & 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 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 usingLinked In 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.