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Corporate Sales Recruiter
full-time•Nashville
About this role
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Sales Recruiter to drive the strategic acquisition of senior sales and operations talent for PLS Logistics. This role is a cornerstone in our long-term talent acquisition strategy, focused not only on filling immediate vacancies but also on proactively sourcing and cultivating pipelines for future leadership hires.The ideal candidate is a hunter—someone passionate about identifying top-tier talent in competitive markets, with a deep understanding of the logistics and supply chain landscape. They must be adept at building relationships with passive candidates and aligning them with PLS’s high-growth objectives.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities• Strategic Talent Sourcing:• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies to identify senior-level sales and operations candidates.• Proactively build talent pools for future hiring needs, with a focus on leadership roles in Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain.• Candidate Engagement & Relationship Management:• Engage passive candidates through outbound outreach, personalized messaging, and industry networking.• Serve as a talent advisor and brand ambassador, effectively articulating PLS’s value proposition.• Full-Cycle Recruitment:• Partner with hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, business needs, and team culture.• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, interviewing, candidate presentation, and offer negotiation.• Market Intelligence & Reporting:• Deliver insights on market trends, competitor talent strategies, and emerging hiring challenges.• Maintain up-to-date reports and dashboards to track pipeline activity, time-to-fill, and quality of hire.• Collaboration & Process Optimization:• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define hiring priorities and develop workforce plans.• Continuously improve recruiting processes and candidate experience.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in corporate or agency recruitment with a focus on sales and/or operations roles.
- Proven success in identifying and recruiting senior-level talent, ideally in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or SaaS.
- Strong research, sourcing, and candidate engagement skills (Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS systems, etc.).
- Ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Self-starter with a hunter mentality and a passion for talent acquisition.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field preferred.
Preferred Traits• High sense of urgency with a consultative and strategic mindset.• Experience recruiting in a high-growth or transformation environment.• Comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving business priorities.• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.⸻Why PLS Logistics?• Industry leader with a strong focus on innovation and expansion.• Opportunity to shape the future talent pipeline for a high-growth company.• Collaborative and high-performance culture with long-term career development.
What you'll do
- The Corporate Sales Recruiter will develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify senior-level candidates and manage the full recruitment lifecycle. They will also engage passive candidates and provide market intelligence to improve hiring processes.
About PLS Logistics Services
PLS Logistics Services has delivered transportation solutions since 1991. Based in Cranberry Township, PA, a suburb of Pittsburgh, PLS Logistics Services provides dependable outsourced logistics solutions and freight brokerage services.
We manage over one million loads each year through all major freight modes: flatbed, van, LTL, rail & barge, air & ocean. Our customers benefit from our broad PLS transportation network of over 50,000 qualified carrier partners, along with Class-1 railroads and major barge companies.
Small and mid-sized businesses and Fortune 500 organizations alike trust PLS to manage their transportation. We are consistently ranking as a top logistics provider by Inbound Logistics, Transport Topics, and other industry-leading publications.
With decades of experience and satisfied customers, we've redefined how making logistics easier doesn't mean cutting corners. No matter the obstacle, our dedicated team of experts can craft a solution to fit any business and keep their bottom line intact. Our employees' passion, dedication, energy, and camaraderie are what make PLS the company it is today.
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What does a Corporate Sales Recruiter do at PLS Logistics Services?
As a Corporate Sales Recruiter at PLS Logistics Services, you will: the Corporate Sales Recruiter will develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify senior-level candidates and manage the full recruitment lifecycle. They will also engage passive candidates and provide market intelligence to improve hiring processes..
Is the Corporate Sales Recruiter position at PLS Logistics Services remote?
The Corporate Sales Recruiter position at PLS Logistics Services is based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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