Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in recruitment which offers the chance to achieve incredible heights and huge earnings potential in the competitive world of sales? Look no further for your next role! We are thrilled to offer an incredible opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our leading education recruitment team in Manchester!

Tradewind has been established since 2001 and with 13 successful offices across the UK, we are proud to be at the forefront of the education recruitment industry. As an agency, we are dedicated to connecting exceptional educators with outstanding educational institutions, shaping the future of students across the region. With an established reputation for excellence and innovation, we are committed to nurturing talent and making a positive impact on education.

The Role: As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will be an integral part of our vibrant and forward-thinking team. You will learn the ins and outs of the recruitment process, from sourcing and vetting candidates to building strong relationships with schools. Your role will be instrumental in helping us maintain our status as market leaders in education recruitment.

As a trainee recruitment consultant, the initial role will be 180, with a strong focus on candidate registration for an assigned sales team.

Here you will:

Identify and attract top-tier teaching professionals
Conduct interviews and assessments/collate documentation
Match candidates with suitable job opportunities for your sales team
Collaborate with colleagues to understand their staffing needs
Provide exceptional customer service
Contribute to team meetings and sharing innovative ideas

Our IMPACT Academy

At Tradewind, we are committed to nurturing talent and empowering our team members to reach their full potential. The successful applicant for the Trainee Recruitment Consultant position will have the exclusive opportunity to become a part of our prestigious Impact Academy. This carefully curated program is designed to provide you with a unique and comprehensive learning experience, led by industry experts who are well-versed in the field of recruitment and sales.

The Impact Academy is your gateway to acquiring the essential knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the competitive realm of sales. Through a combination of in-person and remote training sessions, you will be immersed in a transformative journey that covers every facet of the role. Our program places a strong emphasis on three core pillars:

Business Development: Learn effective strategies for identifying and approaching potential clients, building meaningful relationships, and expanding our business network.
Objection Handling: Develop the confidence and expertise to address client concerns and objections with finesse, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
Customer Service: Understand the vital role exceptional customer service plays in building trust and maintaining long-lasting partnerships, ensuring that every interaction is a positive and impactful one.

On successful completion of the IMPACT academy, you will be assigned a designated area for which you will be responsible for both candidates and schools as you become a fully-fledged SALES CONSULTANT

Here your responsibilities will include:

Building new relationships with schools and candidates
An opportunity to brand yourself and be the consultant you want to be!
Business development calls / activity
Marketing to candidates and your own individual client base
Face to face visits and school tours with key decision makers
Being self-motivated but also a great team player!

As a sales consultant, you will have ownership of your desk and be able to have an entrepreneurial approach as to how you succeed and create your own sales empire!

Like what you hear? Wait until you see some of the other benefits below!

Extremely competitive basic salary - £25 to £30k plus commission
A clear promotion pathway where you can grow and develop working your way to the top!
The opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by best-in-class sector professionals who love seeing you grow and flourish
Access to excellent training and development within the impact academy and fantastic market leading technology to give you the data, insights and resources you need to succeed
3 x Directors dinners per year for our top performers with an opportunity for anyone in the business to qualify for these celebratory dinners!
Annual weekend away in Europe to celebrate the company success
Top 10 performers trip (New Orleans, Dubai, South Africa, Mumbai) to name just a few!
Generous holiday entitlement which increases through service - Reduced working hours during school holidays
Optional 90 Minute lunch break to go to the gym etc
Staff wellbeing package - including access to 24/7 online mental health services, cycle to work scheme, free annual eye test

Do you have what it takes to join us?

If you are driven to succeed in your career and want to be in the company of some of the best education consultants in the market, we are the recruitment agency for you!

To bring your skills, resilience, and fun energy to the Manchester office, please call me for an informal chat on 0161-674-0138 or email your CV to