Driver Recruiter

Knight Transportation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trucking firm in Phoenix is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Driver Recruiting role. You will engage with inbound leads, selling the company's culture and benefits while guiding drivers through the hiring process. Experience in customer service or sales is preferred, along with strong communication skills. Join a team that values your contributions in a stable and growing industry.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

401(K)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated, driven by performance-based incentives.
• Results-oriented and personable.

Responsibilities

• Understand and sell the company culture and benefits.
• Contact all new leads on the same day using three methods of contact.
• Guide the driver through the hiring process from lead to hire.
• Establish rapport with potential driving associates.

Skills

Customer service background in a sales-oriented environment

Inside Sales-recruiter experience

Telephone sales experience

Excellent listening and communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience preferred

Job description

Bring your drive and determination and leave with uncapped commission!!

Knight Transportation is looking for ahighly motivated sales and customer service focused individual to join the Driver Recruiting team. In this role, you’ll be contacting inbound leads who are wanting to drive for Knight. It is your responsibility to pre-qualify the driver, answer questions, inform about our driving routes & pay, and ultimately sell them on Knight’s culture and benefits.

To be successful in this role, you should be self-motivated, driven by performance-based incentives, results oriented, outgoing and personable.

Pay Range:$20-$24 hourly + uncapped commission through the Driver Recruiter Commissions Program.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and SELL our company culture and benefits
• Contact all new leads the day they are received using 3 methods of contact (Phone, Email, Text)
• Inform potential applicants about facilities, operations, benefits, pay, and specialty and dedicated opportunities
• Establish rapport with potential driving associates by seeking to understand their career goals and interests
• Guide the driver through the hiring process from lead to hire

Qualifications:

• Customer service background in a sales-oriented environment
• Inside Sales- recruiter experience
• Telephone sales experience
• Food Service experience a plus
• Retail experience a plus
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience preferred

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location
• Potential commission based on individual recruiter performance
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
• 401(K)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

As the most profitable and fastest growing truckload carrier, we are driven to innovate the transportation industry. Knight is a career destination for passionate and talented people seeking growth and opportunity with an industry leader.

What do we live by? The answer is simple…OUR PEOPLE! Knight Transportation is powered by people. We are committed to a culture of high expectations and exceptional performance. At Knight, we hire good teammates who share our values, unselfishly take personal accountability for results, and bring innovative ideas to the table. Our people are passionate about continual learning, display honesty and mutual respect, and give their best every day.

Join our Knight Family as we offer results-driven people a place to make a difference in a stable and maturing industry.