Field Recruiter

Join Knight Transportation as a Field Recruiter for the East RegionWork with the Industry Leader!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.Job Responsibilities: What you will doIncumbents are the company's initial and primary contact to driving academies and schools. Their goal is to make the company be the best choice option for students and academy leadership. This position works independently but under general direction of driver recruiting leadership delivering customized recruiting material. In addition, incumbents are to establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with leaders and instructors at driving academies so that KNX is top of mind when providing students with guidance on best company to join. Incumbents will be responsible for an assigned region and will spend 75% of time traveling within assigned region.Represent the company and its values to independent commercial driving schools within assigned geographic region.Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with school owners, instructors and leaders.Continuously strengthen relationships with driving schools and academies.Make presentations and portray the company positively during formal and informal events.Conduct initial on-site interviews with students and determine if student will be successful at the company.Forward appropriate contact information to Driver Recruiter for additional follow up and/or processing.Ensure all locations have the most current KNX information and material is placed in highly visible area.Ensure team defined metrics are adhered to by assigned team members.Provide students with current information on the benefits of working at KNX.Act and communicate in a manner which facilitates a positive image of KNX as an employer of choice.Proactively work to assist others in achieving the organization's objectives.Qualifications: What you need to bring2 years' experience in recruiting and/or outside sales required.Knowledge of the transportation industry preferred.Associates' degree in business or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.Must possess a valid driver's license.Must be self-motivated.Must possess excellent communication skills.Must have strong problem solving skills.Must possess advanced computer literacy skills.Must be able to exercise discretion and demonstrate good judgment.Pay Range: $58,000.00 - $80,500.00 AnnualWhat we offer:Competitive starting salary commensurate with experience and geographic location.Potential bonus pay based on company performance.Opportunities to volunteer and give back to local communities.Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes: 401(K)Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Supplemental and Life InsurancePaid Time OffEmployee Stock Purchase PlanThe Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company'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. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. The Company does not sponsor employment visas.