C.H Robinson Careers
Client Relations Specialist - Fast Track Opportunity to Portfolio Executive
C.H Robinson Careers, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
*This internship starts in the late spring/summer of 2025 and is designed for junior year undergrad students.*Are you ready to launch your career in business development and account management? Join us as an Associate Portfolio Executive intern at C.H. Robinson, where you'll play a crucial role in helping some of the world’s most prominent companies achieve their business goals. As part of our team, you’ll engage directly with clients, learning how to build strong relationships and provide innovative solutions to optimize their supply chains.This paid internship will start with an interactive onboarding program where you'll gain insight into C.H. Robinson’s industry-leading technology, business development strategies, and customer-centric culture. You'll be integrated into our sales team, giving you hands-on experience in driving business growth, and delivering exceptional service to our diverse client base.Throughout the program, you will gain real-world experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and have the opportunity to build a strong network within the logistics and transportation industry. By the end of the summer, you’ll have sharpened your strategic thinking, communication, customer relationship management, and project management skills while contributing to impactful initiatives that drive success for both our clients and C.H. Robinson.*Responsibilities:*
* Work along-side industry professionals to learn internal business processes and supply chain best practices* Build strong relationships internally across teams and externally with customers, carriers, and suppliers* Learn and effectively use best-in-class technology systems, including our proprietary global supply chain platform, Navisphere®* Learn and apply skills across multiple areas of the transportation and logistics industry, including but not limited to: sales and negotiation, operations management, and transportation information systems*Required Qualifications:*
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written* Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, team environment, while also delivering independent results* Relationship building skills* Driven, enthusiastic, and highly motivated* High attention to detail and ability to multitask*Preferred Qualifications:*
* Values a diverse and inclusive work environment* Undergraduate education at a Junior or Senior level (pursuing a business, sales, marketing, supply chain, communications, or related major is a plus)Be a key player in the action! Apply now to start your journey with C.H. Robinson, where your ideas and enthusiasm can make a difference.Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!*Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer*C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran*Benefits**Your Health, Wealth and Self*Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
* Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)
* Prescription drug coverage
* Enhanced Fertility benefits
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
* Dental and Vision
* Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
* Paid and floating holidays
* Paid time off (PTO)
* Paid parental leave
* Paid time off to volunteer in your community
* Charitable Giving Match Program
* 401(k) with 6% company matching
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Dig in to our full list of benefits on [OUR CULTURE](https://jobs.chrobinson.com/culture) page.
*Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?*C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses.As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at [www.chrobinson.com.](https://www.chrobinson.com)
* Work along-side industry professionals to learn internal business processes and supply chain best practices* Build strong relationships internally across teams and externally with customers, carriers, and suppliers* Learn and effectively use best-in-class technology systems, including our proprietary global supply chain platform, Navisphere®* Learn and apply skills across multiple areas of the transportation and logistics industry, including but not limited to: sales and negotiation, operations management, and transportation information systems*Required Qualifications:*
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written* Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, team environment, while also delivering independent results* Relationship building skills* Driven, enthusiastic, and highly motivated* High attention to detail and ability to multitask*Preferred Qualifications:*
* Values a diverse and inclusive work environment* Undergraduate education at a Junior or Senior level (pursuing a business, sales, marketing, supply chain, communications, or related major is a plus)Be a key player in the action! Apply now to start your journey with C.H. Robinson, where your ideas and enthusiasm can make a difference.Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!*Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer*C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran*Benefits**Your Health, Wealth and Self*Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
* Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan)
* Prescription drug coverage
* Enhanced Fertility benefits
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
* Dental and Vision
* Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
* Paid and floating holidays
* Paid time off (PTO)
* Paid parental leave
* Paid time off to volunteer in your community
* Charitable Giving Match Program
* 401(k) with 6% company matching
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Dig in to our full list of benefits on [OUR CULTURE](https://jobs.chrobinson.com/culture) page.
*Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?*C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses.As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at [www.chrobinson.com.](https://www.chrobinson.com)