About the Role
Launch Your Recruitment Career with Tradewind Recruitment in BristolAre you a graduate (2022-2026) ready to step into a fast-paced, high-performance career with uncapped earning potential? Tradewind Recruitment Bristol is looking for ambitious, resilient individuals to join our Impact Academy-our structured graduate development programme designed to turn driven individuals into successful Recruitment Consultants.Discover Tradewind RecruitmentTradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, proudly recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 company five times. With nearly 30 years of industry success and offices across the UK and internationally, we are known for developing high-performing consultants and future leaders.Why Choose Tradewind?As part of our Bristol team, you'll benefit from: * Competitive salary: £28,000-£30,000 base salary * Realistic first-year earnings: £35,000-£40,000 OTE * Uncapped commission from day one * 35 days annual leave + reduced hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days) * All-expenses-paid international incentive trips * Regular team socials, Friday drinks & free breakfast * Clear career progression - many of our Managers and Directors started as graduatesIntroducing the Impact AcademyOur Impact Academy is a market-leading graduate training programme, designed to give you all the tools to succeed in recruitment and sales. You'll receive structured training, hands-on experience, and ongoing mentorship from some of the most successful consultants in the industry.Your RoleIn your first year, you will: * Source, screen, and interview candidates for education roles * Write professional CV profiles to market candidates to clients * Build strong relationships with schools and education professionals * Work closely with the sales team to increase placements * Consistently meet and exceed weekly KPIs and targets * Begin earning commission immediately as you progressOngoing Support and DevelopmentYou'll receive continuous support from your manager, a dedicated mentor, and our in-house training team. You'll learn from top billers in a collaborative, high-performing environment.Advancement and Career ProgressionAfter your first year, you'll move onto a Sales Desk, where you'll receive advanced training in: * Business Development and client acquisition * Negotiation and margin management * Safeguarding and compliance * Handling challenging conversations * Time management and customer serviceWhat We're Looking ForWe are specifically targeting graduates (2022-2026) who: * Have worked throughout their studies (essential) * Hold a UK driving licence or are currently learning with a test booked * If graduated in 2025 or earlier - have been working since graduating * If graduating in 2026 - must have worked consistently during studies * Have transferable experience (sales, hospitality, teaching, or target-driven environments)The Reality of the RoleThis is a high-pressure, high-reward career. It is not for everyone. To succeed, you must be: * Highly resilient and hardworking * Confident in business development - opportunities will not come to you * Target-driven and motivated by financial success * Ambitious, competitive, and proactive * Passionate about helping others and making an impact