Driver Recruiter at Forward in Groveport, OH, United States

Job description

• JOB DESCRIPTION

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)
• The 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

Skills

Preferred

• Recruiting/Sales experience is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base pay based on experience, industry/geographic benchmarks and internal equity. Some positions may be eligible for incentive pay programs and/or equity-based incentives. Pay ranges published on job boards are not provided nor verified by the Company.
• Health: Medical and Pharmacy insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Vision; Dental; Life and Disability; Critical Illness; Accident Indemnity; Hospital Indemnity; On-demand telehealth via Teladoc; Employee Assistance Program (counseling and financial/lifestyle coaching).
• Wealth: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match; Employee stock purchase program; Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Commuter Benefits; LegalEASE legal coverage.
• Time: 7 paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) tiers ranging from 10–25 days annually.
• Culture: A collaborative, transformation-driven, solutions-first environment full of "can do" attitude and "will do" work ethic.