Trainee/Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Sheffield
4 days ago
Sheffield
SHEFFIELD 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