Launch Your Recruitment Career with Tradewind Recruitment in Sheffield
Are 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 Recruitment
Tradewind 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 Offer
Starting salary: £28,000-£30,000
First-year earnings: £35,000-£40,000 OTE
Uncapped commission from day one
35 days annual leave + reduced hours during school holidays
Incentive trips and company rewards
Regular team socials and a supportive culture
Ongoing training and development
Clear career progression opportunitiesImpact Academy Training
Our 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 Role
In your first year, you will:
Source and interview candidates for education roles
Build relationships with schools and teaching professionals
Support the sales team in generating placements
Develop new business opportunities
Work towards and exceed targets
Earn commission as you progressThis is a sales-driven role where your success is determined by your effort and consistency.
Support and Mentorship
You will benefit from:
A dedicated manager
Structured training programmes
Ongoing mentorship
Access to experienced consultantsWe provide a supportive environment where you can develop quickly and confidently.
Career Development
After your first year, you will progress to a Sales Desk and receive further training in:
Business development
Negotiation and client management
Compliance and safeguarding
Handling challenging situations
Time and workload managementWe promote from within, meaning your career progression is based entirely on your performance.
What We're Looking For
Graduates with strong work ethic
Evidence of working during studies
Resilience and determination
Sales, hospitality, or customer-facing experience
Confident communication skillsThe Reality of the Role
Recruitment 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
Salary description
£28000.00 - £30000.00 per year