Sourcing Specialist & Brand Ambassador

Ally Logistics•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Resolve is seeking an outgoing, ambitious, and creative person to help grow its freight agent network and build its presence in the freight industry. This role is not a traditional recruiting position. The Sourcing Specialist & Brand Ambassador identifies potential freight agents, initiates conversations, builds relationships, and develops interest in Resolve and its Agent Program. The role collaborates with Agent Advisors to create a healthy pipeline, nurture candidates, and make informed handoffs when prospects are ready for further conversations. The position also helps build Resolve's visibility in the freight community through LinkedIn and other relevant platforms. This includes telling the company's story, highlighting its people and culture, engaging with the industry, and developing creative ways to attract prospective agents. Over time, the successful candidate is expected to become a recognizable voice for Resolve within the freight agent community. The position is based in-office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Compensation is a $55,000 base salary plus uncapped performance incentives tied to agents the employee helps bring into Resolve and their success within the network.

Requirements

Outgoing, personable, confident, and comfortable introducing yourself to people you do not know.
Enjoys starting conversations and connecting with people.
Ambitious and motivated by goals.
Comfortable making calls, sending messages, and following up consistently.
Naturally curious and willing to learn.
Creative and willing to try new approaches.
Comfortable being visible and active on LinkedIn and social media.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Organized enough to manage many relationships and opportunities at different stages.
Persistent without being pushy.
Comfortable representing Resolve publicly and professionally.
Excited to help build something rather than simply step into an established process.
Brings energy, curiosity, drive, and a willingness to connect with people.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in freight, recruiting, sourcing, sales, business development, marketing, or social media; experience is not required.
Recent college graduates and early-career candidates are welcome.

Responsibilities

Research and identify potential freight agents and agency owners.
Build and manage an active pipeline of prospective agents.
Use LinkedIn, industry networks, social media, research tools, referrals, and creative sourcing methods to uncover opportunities.
Reach out to prospective candidates and start conversations.
Speak with potential candidates to understand their businesses, goals, experience, and interest.
Develop a strong understanding of the Resolve Agent Program and communicate what differentiates it.
Build relationships with candidates who may not be ready to make a move immediately.
Provide informed handoffs to Agent Advisors when candidates are ready for the next conversation.
Follow up consistently and manage candidates accurately throughout the sourcing funnel.
Stay active on LinkedIn and other relevant platforms.
Help create content highlighting Resolve's people, culture, Agent Program, opportunities, and growth.
Engage with the freight community and create conversations around the Resolve brand.
Develop campaigns, ideas, events, content, referral strategies, and other approaches to generate agent interest.
Continuously identify new places and methods to find talented people.
Work with Agent Advisors and leadership to improve how Resolve attracts and engages potential agents.