Fleet Recruiter

Forward Air
United States, OH, Groveport, 43125

Logistics, Transport & Distribution
Full-time
fleet recruiter
driver recruitment
owner operator hiring

Our job summary

The Fleet Recruiter is responsible for sourcing and hiring Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, and Company Drivers through inbound and outbound sales calls and relationship building. They execute recruiting plans, manage application flow, and aim to meet recruitment and retention targets while adhering to industry regulations. The role requires strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM tools, and a commitment to representing the company professionally in a fast-paced environment.

Position: Fleet Recruiter

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Description:

The Fleet Recruiter is responsible for the successful recruitment of Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, & Company Drivers by employing best practices in the areas of relationship building, utilizing inbound and outbound sales calling techniques, and advocating the company’s ethical standards by hiring/partnering with the best of the best drivers in the industry.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

Cultivate and drive the fleet growth of Owner Operators, Independent Contractors, and Company Drivers
Lead generation and development
Inbound and outbound call campaigns, including cold calling
Represent the Company with Integrity and Professionalism
Must work as a team to meet weekly/monthly/quarterly recruiting and retention goals
Communicate with driver applicants regarding placement and application status
Execution of innovative and cost-effective recruiting plans to meet fleet goals and objectives
Work to improve the effectiveness of all driver placement sources
Generate and manage application flow for area of responsibility
Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company
Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast paced environment
Willingness to learn all DOT and CSA2010 rules and regulations pertaining to the qualifications of Drivers
Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
Experience with CRM or ATS tools (Tenstreet a plus)

Skills:

Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
Must have the ability to work in a fast paced/high volume sales environment
Transportation industry knowledge and experience is a plus
Recruiting/Sales experience is a plus

Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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