Contract Sales Recruiter

Saia Inc.•Johns Creek, GA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Saia is seeking an experienced Contract Sales Recruiter to support our continued growth by identifying and attracting top sales talent within the transportation and logistics industry. This contract role will partner closely with the Talent Acquisition team and business leaders to source, engage, and deliver qualified sales professionals who can help drive business growth and customer success.

Requirements

Proven experience recruiting sales professionals, with a focus on logistics, transportation, freight, or related industries
Strong understanding of sales roles, including Account Executives and Business Development professionals
Demonstrated success sourcing and attracting passive sales talent
Experience managing full-cycle recruiting processes in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, relationship-building, and candidate engagement skills
Ability to work independently while partnering effectively with internal teams

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify top sales talent, including Account Executives, Business Development Executives, and other logistics sales professionals
Leverage industry knowledge and recruiting expertise to attract passive candidates within transportation, LTL, freight, and 3PL markets
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified sales candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, and relationship building
Conduct candidate outreach, screening, and qualification to assess sales experience, industry background, and alignment with Saia’s needs
Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring leaders to understand business objectives, hiring priorities, and candidate profiles
Provide market insights and recruiting recommendations to support successful sales hiring strategies
Maintain a high level of candidate engagement throughout the recruiting process while representing Saia’s employer brand