Recruiter – Domestic & International Recruitment (Freight Forwarding Industry)

Job Title

Recruiter – Domestic & International Recruitment (Freight Forwarding Industry)

Location

Chennai and Hyderabad

Industry

Freight Forwarding / Logistics / Supply Chain

Job Type

Full-Time

About Us

AWATAC Group is a leading Freight Forwarding and NVOCC company, providing comprehensive global logistics solutions. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a skilled Recruiter to join us and drive our talent acquisition initiatives.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Recruiter to lead and manage talent acquisition for two critical functions

International & Domestic Recruitment of Business Development Agents (country-specific specialists to drive shipment growth).

Recruitment for our Back Office Team in India focusing on Documentation, Operations, and Support roles.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the logistics/freight forwarding ecosystem and can identify talent aligned with revenue growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• International & Domestic Recruitment – Business Development Agents

Source, screen, and recruit country-specific business development specialists who can develop and manage freight business into and out of key countries (e.g., USA, India, China, Australia, Europe, UAE, Vietnam, etc.).

Partner with executive leadership to identify target markets and define ideal candidate profiles.

Establish relationships with independent agents or consultants who have a strong understanding of local freight forwarding markets.

Create and manage contracts or commission structures for international sales agents.

• India Back Office Recruitment – Documentation & Operations(As need be)

Manage end-to-end recruitment for our India-based back office, including

Import/Export Documentation Executives

Operations Coordinators

Customer Support / Track & Trace Specialists

Collaborate with the operations manager to understand current and future hiring needs.

Leverage job portals, agencies, and internal referrals to build a high-quality candidate pipeline.

Additional Responsibilities

Maintain a recruitment tracker and provide regular updates to management.

Ensure timely onboarding, orientation, and coordination with payroll/admin teams.

Maintain up-to-date job descriptions and organizational charts.

Support employer branding and outreach strategies (LinkedIn, industry events, etc.).

Ensure compliance with local and international labor laws and company policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.

1–5 years of recruitment experience, preferably in the freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain industry.

Proven experience in hiring international sales talent or agents.

Strong understanding of freight forwarding terminology and functional roles.

Familiarity with India recruitment processes and platforms.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Self-driven with the ability to work independently across time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience working in a freight forwarding or NVOCC setup.

Network of logistics professionals in key global markets.

Knowledge of tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Indeed, etc.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based incentives

Opportunity to be part of a high-growth international logistics company

Exposure to global talent acquisition and HR strategy

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

₹15,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Benefits

Provident Fund

Work from home

Application Question(s)

Have you recruited for international roles or worked with global talent acquisition (e.g., hiring country-specific business development agents)?

Briefly describe your experience recruiting for sales or business development roles in the logistics/freight forwarding industry.

Experience

Recruiting

1 year (Required)

Work Location

In person