About the Role
KENTLaunch Your Recruitment Career with Tradewind Recruitment in KentAre you a graduate or trainee ready to build a successful career in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with uncapped earning potential? If you're ambitious, resilient, and motivated by financial success and career progression, Tradewind Recruitment Kent is offering an exciting opportunity to join our industry-leading Impact Academy.This is your chance to join a business where your effort directly drives your earnings, development, and long-term career success.About Tradewind RecruitmentTradewind Recruitment is a market-leading education recruitment agency, recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 company five times. With nearly 30 years of industry success, offices across the UK and internationally, and a proven track record of developing high-performing consultants, we are committed to investing in the next generation of talent.Our Kent office is growing rapidly, and we are looking for driven graduates who want to build a long-term career in recruitment, sales, and business development.What We OfferCompetitive starting salary: £28,000-£30,000Realistic first-year earnings: £35,000-£40,000 OTEUncapped commission from day one - your performance directly impacts your income35 days annual leave, plus reduced working hours during school holidaysAll-expenses-paid international incentive tripsRegular team socials, Friday drinks, and additional perksA strong focus on employee wellbeing, training, and continuous developmentClear and structured career progression - many of our leaders started as graduatesThe Impact AcademyOur Impact Academy is a structured, hands-on graduate training programme designed to take you from entry-level to a confident, high-performing Recruitment Consultant.From your first day, you'll gain real, practical experience while receiving expert training and ongoing mentorship. You'll learn every aspect of the recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to developing client relationships and generating business.Your RoleDuring your first year, you will:Source, screen, and interview candidates for education rolesWrite and present high-quality candidate profiles to clientsBuild and maintain strong relationships with schools and education professionalsWork closely with the sales team to maximise placementsProactively develop business opportunities through outreach and networkingConsistently meet and exceed weekly targets and KPIsBegin earning commission as you progress through key milestonesThis is a sales-focused role where success depends on your ability to build relationships, manage your pipeline, and proactively create opportunities.Training, Support and MentorshipYou will be supported throughout your journey by:A dedicated team managerStructured training delivered by in-house expertsA personal mentor to guide your developmentExperienced consultants who will share knowledge and best practiceWe offer a collaborative, high-performance environment where you will learn quickly and continuously improve.Career ProgressionAfter your first year, you will move onto a dedicated Sales Desk, where you will receive advanced training in:Business development and client acquisitionNegotiation and margin managementSafeguarding and complianceManaging challenging conversationsTime management and customer service excellenceWe promote based on performance, not time served-meaning your progression is entirely in your hands.What We're Looking ForWe are specifically targeting graduates who:Worked consistently alongside their studies (non-negotiable)Hold a UK driving licence or are currently learningHave continued working post-graduation (if applicable)Bring transferable experience such as sales, hospitality, teaching, coaching, or other target-driven rolesAre confident communicators with a strong work ethicThe Reality of the RoleThis is a demanding, target-driven sales environment. It is not an easy job.To succeed, you must be:Highly resilient and able to handle rejectionComfortable with business development and cold outreachAmbitious and financially motivatedProactive, competitive, and results-drivenPassionate about building relationships and making an impactThe rewards are significant-but they are earned through consistency, effort, and determination.