Account Manager
C.H. Robinson
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- SpringOperationsData analysisSales
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Full-time positions starting Spring/Summer 2027. This is an entry-level Account Manager role designed as an accelerated pathway for high-potential new graduates. From day one, you'll be immersed in customer-facing work, leveraging data and innovation to shape supply chain solutions and growth strategies. The role is part of a 24-month program featuring structured training, cross-functional rotations, and mentorship. Work is on-site four days a week, with flexibility for one remote day.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop supply chain expertise by learning industry fundamentals through structured training, mentorship, and problem-solving.
- Build and maintain trust-based relationships with customers by understanding their business needs and solving supply chain challenges.
- Own shipment execution from planning through delivery, using digital and AI-enabled insights.
- Leverage data analytics and technology to identify trends, uncover root causes, and drive improvements in service, cost, and reliability.
- Participate in customer business reviews and planning sessions, gradually taking ownership of identifying opportunities.
- Collaborate with sales, pricing, operations, and capacity teams, rotating through key functional areas.
- Embrace an ownership mindset to improve processes and implement best practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree completed or in progress, with graduation expected by summer 2027.
- Experience using a customer perspective to guide decisions and actions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Enjoy solutions-driven work by leveraging appropriate tools to evaluate and make recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven leadership or team involvement in internships, projects, or student organizations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress, expected graduation by summer 2027)
- Experience using customer perspective to guide decisions and actions.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Enjoy solutions-driven work by leveraging appropriate tools to evaluate and make recommendations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers and work effectively across teams.
- Proven leadership or team involvement (internships, projects, student organizations) demonstrating teamwork, influence, and problem-solving.
- Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.