Executive Recruiter, Logistics/Supply Chain

Orion Solutions Group; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Solutions Group is looking for an Executive Recruiter to manage the full recruitment lifecycle in the logistics and transportation sectors. The role involves developing client relationships, sourcing candidates, and providing expert market insights. The ideal candidate will have sales experience in logistics, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to assess and close candidates. This position can be performed remotely across the United States, catering to a driven professional seeking a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in logistics or a related industry required.
• Strong skills in closing and candidate assessment.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop new client relationships through proactive outreach.
• Lead candidate searches from intake through placement.
• Provide consultative guidance to clients and candidates.

Skills

Sales, account management, and client engagement within logistics

Strong vetting and assessment skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of organization

Job description

We are seeking a driven, consultative Executive Recruiter to manage the full recruitment lifecycle while developing and maintaining strong client relationships across logistics and transportation industries. This role is ideal for a driven professional who thrives in a collaborative and performance-based environment, understands the nuances of supply chain talent, and can operate as both a trusted advisor to clients and a strategic career partner to candidates.

This position can be remote, anywhere in the country with offices available in Troy and Orange County, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Management

• Develop new client relationships through proactive outreach, networking, and market mapping
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing insight on market conditions, compensation, talent availability, and hiring strategy
• Manage client relationships including intake calls, search strategy, feedback management, and offer negotiation
• Maintain a consistent business development cadence and pipeline

Candidate Sourcing

• Lead searches from intake through placement
• Source and engage passive and active candidates using a variety of methods (LinkedIn, referrals, direct outreach, databases)
• Conduct in-depth candidate interviews assessing skills, experience, motivators, and cultural alignment
• Prepare candidates for interviews and manage client feedback throughout the process
• Facilitate offer presentation, negotiation, and close

Market Expertise & Advisory

• Build deep expertise within defined supply chain niches and functional verticals
• Stay informed on hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive intelligence
• Provide consultative guidance to both clients and candidates throughout the hiring process

Process & Performance Management

• Maintain accurate activity and pipeline tracking within the ATS/CRM
• Meet or exceed individual revenue, placement, and activity targets
• Ensure a high level of professionalism, urgency, and follow-through

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Sales, account management, and client engagement within the logistics or adjacent industry
• Strong vetting, assessment, and closing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of organization, accountability, and time management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mid-level to senior-level supply chain roles
• Demonstrated success in a performance-driven or commission-based environment
• Established network within supply chain, logistics, or transportation markets
• 2+ years of full-desk / 360 recruiting experience (agency or search firm preferred)
• Consultative selling and relationship-building
• Resilience, persistence, and comfort with ambiguity
• Collaborative and team oriented
• Ability to balance business development and recruiting execution