Sales Recruitment Agency Edinburgh

Interview great salespeople in less time. Every candidate comes pre-vetted, with a short video and personality profile so you know who’s worth meeting.
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Hiring Sales Talent in Edinburgh

Hiring in Edinburgh moves quickly. Top performers have options, and average applicants look similar on paper. The goal is not volume, it is certainty. By pairing hands-on sales expertise with practical AI, the shortlist focuses on people who can sell, communicate clearly, and fit your motion. Interviews happen sooner, decisions get easier, and hires stick.

Tech, AI and People combined.

Our AI-led, Candidate‑first Process.

Detailed Candidate Profiles

Our custom candidate profiles gives you the full picture: CV, psychometrics, video, unique traits. You meet the candidates, and learn who they are before you interview them.

Reviewed by Expert Salespeople

We hold in-depth calls with top candidates to qualify skills, motivations, and fit. So you don’t waste time on “maybe”s.

Meet Top Sales Talent

We create custom job pages with videos, branding, and strong positioning to bring in engaged candidates.

Less Time. Better Interviews

By the time you meet them, every candidate has been fully qualified, briefed, and benchmarked.

Practical AI that Delivers Value

No gimmicks or fluff. Humans control the process, with AI that supports a fast frictionless delivery.

Edinburgh Sales Recruitment Insights

Edinburgh’s sales landscape blends finance, tourism, and tech. The mix brings a wide range of candidates to the market, from consultative sellers to high-volume transactional reps. The challenge lies in matching the right talent to the right environment.

While applicant numbers are healthy, many lack the specific sector experience that Edinburgh’s top employers require. This makes early assessment vital.

Employers who focus on identifying practical skills early, through structured interviews and role-specific tasks, tend to secure candidates who not only meet performance expectations but also integrate well into their teams. In a city where reputation matters, getting the right hire from the start is essential.

Working with you.

Hear from our customers.

“Dealing with traditional recruitment agencies is incredibly time-consuming. With Meritt, I didn’t waste time on unqualified candidates, and the process felt like having an internal recruiter dedicated to our needs.”

Declan Redden - Head of Sales, Loqbox
Howard Rees
CCO
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The best candidate experience in the industry.

Candidates love us.

FAQs

Find answers to the most common questions we get from employers and candidates.
What matters most to sales candidates in Edinburgh?
Clear targets, coaching, and a sensible ramp. Strong onboarding beats inflated promises and helps retention.
Can you help hire multilingual reps for Edinburgh teams?
Yes. Multilingual sellers are common for EMEA coverage. Profiles can be filtered by language and region experience.
How does Meritt’s AI-led recruitment process work?
Simply create a profile, upload your CV, and start applying with one click. You can also complete video assessments to increase your chances of interview.
How quickly can you help fill a sales role?
The average time from brief to hire is around two weeks. In some cases, first interviews are booked within 48 hours if the right candidate is already in our network.
What does "No hire, no fee" mean?
You only pay when a hire is made. If a candidate doesn’t accept or start the role, there’s no cost. This keeps the process risk-free and focused on delivering results.
How do you vet candidates before sending them to us?
Every candidate completes a video introduction, sales personality profile, and skills review. We also speak with them directly to confirm their experience, motivations, and fit for your role. Only those who meet the agreed criteria make it to your shortlist.

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