Account Manager – Full Time Roles Starting Spring/Summer 2027
About The Position
C.H. Robinson is hiring entry-level Account Managers for a 24-month program designed for high-potential new graduates. The program combines structured training, cross-functional rotations, mentorship, and real-time problem solving to develop broad supply chain expertise and prepare participants to take ownership of customer accounts within their first year. By the end of the program, Account Managers are expected to manage customer relationships and deliver measurable value to customers. The role involves customer-facing work using data, technology, and AI-enabled insights to shape supply chain solutions and growth strategies. Employees work on-site with peers four days a week and remotely one day a week. Opportunities for internal promotion may be available in Sales, Global Forwarding, Operations, Account Management, or other areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress, with graduation expected by summer 2027.
- Experience using the customer perspective to guide decisions and actions.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Enjoyment of solutions-driven work, using appropriate tools to evaluate options and make recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building rapport with customers and working effectively across teams.
- Leadership or team involvement through internships, projects, or student organizations demonstrating teamwork, influence, and problem-solving.
- Commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop supply chain expertise, including industry fundamentals such as modes, capacity, pricing, service, and customer operations, through training, mentorship, and real-time problem solving.
- Build and maintain relationships with a portfolio of customers by understanding their business needs and helping address supply chain challenges.
- Manage shipment execution from planning through delivery, using digital and AI-enabled insights to anticipate risk, guide decisions, and deliver reliable outcomes.
- Use data analytics and technology to identify trends, uncover root causes, and improve service, cost, and reliability.
- Participate in customer business reviews and planning sessions with experienced Account Managers, gradually taking ownership and identifying opportunities such as new lanes, service expansions, and value-added solutions.
- Collaborate with sales, pricing, operations, and capacity teams, and rotate through key functional areas.
- Proactively improve processes, remove operational friction, and implement best practices.
- Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to team or country-specific requirements.
Benefits
- Three medical plans, including prescription drug coverage.
- Enhanced fertility benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Health Savings Account, including an employer contribution.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid observed holidays.
- Two paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees.
- Flexible Time Off for U.S. salaried employees, with no accruals or caps.
- Paid Time Off for other employees in the U.S. and Canada.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid time off to volunteer in the community.
- Charitable Giving Match Program.
- 401(k) with 6% company matching.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Career development, networking, and team-building opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
