About the Role
SHEFFIELDLaunch Your Recruitment Career with Tradewind Recruitment in SheffieldAre you a graduate looking to break into a fast-paced, rewarding career with real earning potential? Tradewind Recruitment Sheffield is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Impact Academy and build a long-term career in recruitment.If you are ambitious, resilient, and motivated by success, this is your chance to thrive in a high-performance sales environment.About Tradewind RecruitmentTradewind Recruitment is a well-established, market-leading education recruitment agency and a five-time Sunday Times Top 100 company. With nearly 30 years of experience and offices across the UK and internationally, we have built a reputation for developing exceptional consultants.Our Sheffield office is growing, and we are looking for driven graduates ready to take the first step in their careers.What We OfferStarting salary: £28,000-£30,000First-year earnings: £35,000-£40,000 OTEUncapped commission from day one35 days annual leave + reduced hours during school holidaysIncentive trips and company rewardsRegular team socials and a supportive cultureOngoing training and developmentClear career progression opportunitiesImpact Academy TrainingOur Impact Academy provides a structured and supportive entry into recruitment. You'll gain real-world experience from day one, learning how to manage candidates, build relationships, and contribute to business growth.Your RoleIn your first year, you will:Source and interview candidates for education rolesBuild relationships with schools and teaching professionalsSupport the sales team in generating placementsDevelop new business opportunitiesWork towards and exceed targetsEarn commission as you progressThis is a sales-driven role where your success is determined by your effort and consistency.Support and MentorshipYou will benefit from:A dedicated managerStructured training programmesOngoing mentorshipAccess to experienced consultantsWe provide a supportive environment where you can develop quickly and confidently.Career DevelopmentAfter your first year, you will progress to a Sales Desk and receive further training in:Business developmentNegotiation and client managementCompliance and safeguardingHandling challenging situationsTime and workload managementWe promote from within, meaning your career progression is based entirely on your performance.What We're Looking ForGraduates with strong work ethicEvidence of working during studiesResilience and determinationSales, hospitality, or customer-facing experienceConfident communication skillsThe Reality of the RoleRecruitment is demanding and target-driven. It requires persistence, resilience, and a proactive mindset.However, for those who commit, it offers excellent earning potential, rapid career progression, and long-term success.