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Forward Air Driver Recruiter in Groveport, Ohio
Position: Driver Recruiter
Location: Groveport, OH
Job Description :
The Driver 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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About Us
Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services, and intermodal, first and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. Forward also operates a full portfolio of multimodal solutions, both domestically and internationally, via Omni Logistics. Omni Logistics is a global provider of air, ocean, and ground services for mission-critical freight. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs
We move freight, but we’re powered by people. Whether you’re in the warehouse, on the road, or behind the screen, every teammate keeps our global business in motion and brings logistics to life.
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