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Job Description
This full-time role starts in the spring/summer of 2025. Other roles with an immediate start can be found on our Careers site.
Join C.H. Robinson as an
Associate Portfolio Executive
and begin learning and building your customer portfolio as part of an accelerated training track, ensuring service delivery aligns with customer commitments. As a brand ambassador, you'll drive positive customer experiences while expanding your business portfolio. Upon completion of the training track, you will move into a Portfolio Executive role. The Associate Portfolio Executive position stands out as a premier opportunity, offering abundant resources and development support. For those committed to putting in the work, there's no better role for a long and successful career in this industry.
Our Associate Portfolio Executives don't cold call. Instead, they are accountable to convert vetted warm leads to active customers by developing relationships and fostering business growth with customers introduced by our sales resources. This unique approach allows you to focus solely on relationship development and business expansion, setting us apart from competitors who execute business but don?t delve as deeply into customer relationships because they spend more of their time prospecting.
What makes this role unique?
Our unparalleled support system allows you to effectively manage your portfolio with confidence. We provide robust technology that amplifies your capabilities and bandwidth, enabling management of large portfolios efficiently. Additionally, our emphasis on autonomy allows you the freedom to run your business with our extensive network and scalability.
We prioritize your growth.
Our strong onboarding program and commitment to personal development within the organization ensure you have the tools for success. The collaborative culture and managerial focus on your development propel your career forward.
Everyday life in this role is dynamic.
You have the opportunity to win daily with our established customer base. Moreover, we promote a supportive environment, ensuring a work-life balance where teams support each other, allowing everyone to enjoy PTO.
If you're driven, money-motivated, and passionate about relationship-building and problem-solving, apply now to be part of our team!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Customer Experience:
Drive the conversion of sales leads into active customers by establishing strong contacts, fostering relationships, and comprehensively understanding customer needs to achieve the highest possible conversation rate
Proactively engage with customers, carrier, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring the attainment of customer needs and growth targets
Respond promptly to customer inquiries and exceptions while managing conflict diplomatically
Identify automation opportunities to streamline processes, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure high-quality execution by promptly identifying and resolving operational issues
Reconnect with dormant customers, fostering relationships and stimulating demand
Execute pricing strategy through applying effective negotiation skills, market acumen, and knowledge of customer buying habits
Maintain a sense of urgency in addressing both your teammates' customers and your own developing portfolio of customers
Service Delivery & Business Development
Generate additional business within teammates' portfolios, exceeding monthly volume and revenue targets while expanding portfolio size
Drive demand by engaging customers, fostering relationships, and capitalizing on business prospects
Identify growth potential within accounts, transitioning transactional engagements into committed partnerships
Stay updated on customer, industry, and market changes to pinpoint growth opportunities
Execute various customer-facing operational tasks like quoting, load building, shipment activation, and handling order-level service escalations
Process Efficiency:
Adopt and apply new tools, technology, and processes to improve overall workflow
Utilize data and reporting to identify service improvement opportunities and expand wallet share
Partner with internal resources to ensure account processes and SOPs are complete and adhered to
Maintain a minimum portfolio size of existing customers by volume and revenue
Participate in daily or weekly team stand-ups to foster communication and alignment
Use technology to manage order statuses and initiates corrective measures during exceptions
Leverage Navisphere 2.0, with demonstrated ability to create customer and supplier logins and support adoption
Assist in the development of any SOPs required to manage customers' business effectively
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 6 months Customer Engagement Experience internal or external
Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving.
Demonstrated negotiation, collaboration, and influencing skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Programs.
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We value an environment where you can grow by challenging yourself, and are supported with the potential for internal promotion ? within Sales, Global Forwarding, Operations, Account Management or other areas ? so you can discover new interests, develop your strengths, and reach your life goals. So what are you waiting for? Click that apply button.
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$19.23 - $38.47
The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location.
Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
During the hiring process, your recruiter will provide more details. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.
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 .
Join C.H. Robinson as an
Associate Portfolio Executive
and begin learning and building your customer portfolio as part of an accelerated training track, ensuring service delivery aligns with customer commitments. As a brand ambassador, you'll drive positive customer experiences while expanding your business portfolio. Upon completion of the training track, you will move into a Portfolio Executive role. The Associate Portfolio Executive position stands out as a premier opportunity, offering abundant resources and development support. For those committed to putting in the work, there's no better role for a long and successful career in this industry.
Our Associate Portfolio Executives don't cold call. Instead, they are accountable to convert vetted warm leads to active customers by developing relationships and fostering business growth with customers introduced by our sales resources. This unique approach allows you to focus solely on relationship development and business expansion, setting us apart from competitors who execute business but don?t delve as deeply into customer relationships because they spend more of their time prospecting.
What makes this role unique?
Our unparalleled support system allows you to effectively manage your portfolio with confidence. We provide robust technology that amplifies your capabilities and bandwidth, enabling management of large portfolios efficiently. Additionally, our emphasis on autonomy allows you the freedom to run your business with our extensive network and scalability.
We prioritize your growth.
Our strong onboarding program and commitment to personal development within the organization ensure you have the tools for success. The collaborative culture and managerial focus on your development propel your career forward.
Everyday life in this role is dynamic.
You have the opportunity to win daily with our established customer base. Moreover, we promote a supportive environment, ensuring a work-life balance where teams support each other, allowing everyone to enjoy PTO.
If you're driven, money-motivated, and passionate about relationship-building and problem-solving, apply now to be part of our team!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Customer Experience:
Drive the conversion of sales leads into active customers by establishing strong contacts, fostering relationships, and comprehensively understanding customer needs to achieve the highest possible conversation rate
Proactively engage with customers, carrier, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring the attainment of customer needs and growth targets
Respond promptly to customer inquiries and exceptions while managing conflict diplomatically
Identify automation opportunities to streamline processes, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure high-quality execution by promptly identifying and resolving operational issues
Reconnect with dormant customers, fostering relationships and stimulating demand
Execute pricing strategy through applying effective negotiation skills, market acumen, and knowledge of customer buying habits
Maintain a sense of urgency in addressing both your teammates' customers and your own developing portfolio of customers
Service Delivery & Business Development
Generate additional business within teammates' portfolios, exceeding monthly volume and revenue targets while expanding portfolio size
Drive demand by engaging customers, fostering relationships, and capitalizing on business prospects
Identify growth potential within accounts, transitioning transactional engagements into committed partnerships
Stay updated on customer, industry, and market changes to pinpoint growth opportunities
Execute various customer-facing operational tasks like quoting, load building, shipment activation, and handling order-level service escalations
Process Efficiency:
Adopt and apply new tools, technology, and processes to improve overall workflow
Utilize data and reporting to identify service improvement opportunities and expand wallet share
Partner with internal resources to ensure account processes and SOPs are complete and adhered to
Maintain a minimum portfolio size of existing customers by volume and revenue
Participate in daily or weekly team stand-ups to foster communication and alignment
Use technology to manage order statuses and initiates corrective measures during exceptions
Leverage Navisphere 2.0, with demonstrated ability to create customer and supplier logins and support adoption
Assist in the development of any SOPs required to manage customers' business effectively
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 6 months Customer Engagement Experience internal or external
Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving.
Demonstrated negotiation, collaboration, and influencing skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Programs.
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We value an environment where you can grow by challenging yourself, and are supported with the potential for internal promotion ? within Sales, Global Forwarding, Operations, Account Management or other areas ? so you can discover new interests, develop your strengths, and reach your life goals. So what are you waiting for? Click that apply button.
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$19.23 - $38.47
The base pay range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location.
Your individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
During the hiring process, your recruiter will provide more details. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.
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 .
Key Skills Required
SpringSpringNetworkingMicrosoft OfficeAccount ManagementAutomationAutonomyBusiness DevelopmentSalesAccountsLogisticsAffirmative ActionAttention to DetailBusiness ExpansionBusiness GrowthBuyingCareer DevelopmentCollaborationCommitmentCommitment To ExcellenceCommunicationCreativityCustomer EngagementCustomer ExperienceCustomer NeedsDemonstrated AbilityDevelopmentDevelopment SupportEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEncourageInclusiveInnovationInsuranceLearningLife InsuranceManagementOnboardingOperational EfficiencyPassionatePersonal DevelopmentPricing StrategyProcess EfficiencyReportingScalabilitySense of UrgencyService DeliveryStrategySupply ChainSupport SystemSupportiveTrainingTransportationTransportation ManagementWorkflowWork-Life Balance
Job Overview
Job Function: Other
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Not Specified
Experience Level: Associate
Salary: $19 - $38 / Hourly Salary
Experience: 0 - 0 yrs
Contact Information
Company about us: C.H. Robinson is a global leader in solving logistics problems for companies of all sizes and industries. With over $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the largest logistics platforms in the world. Our comprehensive suite of services allows us to seamlessly...
Company Name: C.H. Robinson
Recruiting People: HR Department
Website: https://www.chrobinson.com/en-us/
Company Size: 10000+ Employees
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