Account Manager

C.H. Robinson

Chicago, ILFresher3h agovia LinkedIn

About the Role

C.H. Robinson is reimagining its entry-level Account Manager role for high-potential new graduates. This 24-month program offers an accelerated pathway with structured training, cross-functional rotations, and mentorship. The role is customer-facing, leveraging data and innovation to shape supply chain solutions and growth strategies. By the end of the program, you will be confidently managing customer relationships. This is a full-time position starting Spring/Summer 2027.

Work Environment

  • On-site collaboration four days a week.
  • Flexibility to work remotely one day a week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop broad supply chain expertise through training, mentorship, and problem-solving.
  • Build and maintain trust-based relationships with customers by understanding their business and solving supply chain challenges.
  • Own shipment execution end-to-end, 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, remove operational friction, and implement best practices.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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 demonstrating teamwork, influence, and problem-solving.
  • Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Compensation

  • Base pay range: $24.28 - $54.99 per hour.
  • Compensation details reflect base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

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