What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Recruiter, Logistics/Supply Chain position at Orion Solutions Group?
We are seeking a driven, consultative Executive Recruiter to manage the full recruitment lifecycle while developing and maintaining strong client relationships across logistics and transportation industries. This role is ideal for a driven professional who thrives in a collaborative and performance-based environment, understands the nuances of supply chain talent, and can operate as both a trusted advisor to clients and a strategic career partner to candidates.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Client Management
- Develop new client relationships through proactive outreach, networking, and market mapping
- Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing insight on market conditions, compensation, talent availability, and hiring strategy
- Manage client relationships including intake calls, search strategy, feedback management, and offer negotiation
- Maintain a consistent business development cadence and pipeline
Candidate Sourcing
- Lead searches from intake through placement
- Source and engage passive and active candidates using a variety of methods (LinkedIn, referrals, direct outreach, databases)
- Conduct in-depth candidate interviews assessing skills, experience, motivators, and cultural alignment
- Prepare candidates for interviews and manage client feedback throughout the process
- Facilitate offer presentation, negotiation, and close
Market Expertise & Advisory
- Build deep expertise within defined supply chain niches and functional verticals
- Stay informed on hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive intelligence
- Provide consultative guidance to both clients and candidates throughout the hiring process
Process & Performance Management
- Maintain accurate activity and pipeline tracking within the ATS/CRM
- Meet or exceed individual revenue, placement, and activity targets
- Ensure a high level of professionalism, urgency, and follow-through
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Sales, account management, and client engagement within the logistics or adjacent industry
- Strong vetting, assessment, and closing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of organization, accountability, and time management
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting mid-level to senior-level supply chain roles
- Demonstrated success in a performance-driven or commission-based environment
- Established network within supply chain, logistics, or transportation markets
- 2 years of full-desk / 360 recruiting experience (agency or search firm preferred)
Key Competencies
- Consultative selling and relationship-building
- Resilience, persistence, and comfort with ambiguity
- Collaborative and team oriented
- Ability to balance business development and recruiting execution
- Ethical, service-oriented mindset