Driver Recruiter
Description
Pay Range: $20-$24 hourly + uncapped commission through the Driver Recruiter Commissions Program.
Knight Transportation is seeking a highly motivated, performance-driven individual to join our Driver Recruiting Team. This is not a HR role; it’s a sales and customer service position focused on converting inbound leads into successful hires.
In this role, you’ll be reaching out to driver candidates who have expressed interest in joining Knight. Your role would be to pre-qualify candidates, answer questions, explain driving routes, and pay structure. You are selling them on Knight’s culture and opportunities.
To succeed as a Driver Recruiter, you’ll need to be:
- Self-motivated
- Driven by performance-based incentives
- Outgoing and personable
- Results oriented
Responsibilities:
- Promote Knight’s Culture and Benefits: Confidently communicate what set’s Knight apart as an industry leader
- Engage New Leads Immediately: Reach out to all incoming driver leads the same day they’re received using a multi-channel approach (phone, email, and text)
- Educate and Inform: Provide clear, compelling information about our facilities, operations, pay packages, benefits, and specialized/dedicated routes
- Build Meaningful Connections: Establish rapport by understanding each driver candidates career goals, preferences, and motivations to ensure a strong match
- Own the Recruitment Journey: Guide driver candidates from initial contact through the entire hiring process; ensuring a smooth, engaging experience from lead to onboarded team member
Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in customer service or recruiting, ideally within an inbound sales-driven environment
- Previous telephone sales experience is strongly preferred
- Exceptional communication and active listening skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- High school diploma or equivalent required
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, Knight Transportation is redefining the industry through innovation and performance. We’re a career destination for driven individuals seeking growth with a proven industry leader.
At Knight, our people are the foundation of everything we do. We foster a culture of high expectations, personal accountability, and continuous learning. We hire teammates who share our values, bring fresh ideas, and give their best every day.
Join the Knight team where results-driven people make a last impact in the stable, evolving transportation industry.
Knight is an equal employment opportunity employer. Knight’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Knight also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.