Join us 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 rateProactively engage with customers, carrier, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring the attainment of customer needs and growth targetsRespond promptly to customer inquiries and exceptions while managing conflict diplomaticallyIdentify automation opportunities to streamline processes, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure high-quality execution by promptly identifying and resolving operational issuesReconnect with dormant customers, fostering relationships and stimulating demandExecute pricing strategy through applying effective negotiation skills, market acumen, and knowledge of customer buying habitsMaintain 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 sizeDrive demand by engaging customers, fostering relationships, and capitalizing on business prospectsIdentify growth potential within accounts, transitioning transactional engagements into committed partnershipsStay updated on customer, industry, and market changes to pinpoint growth opportunitiesExecute 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 workflowUtilize data and reporting to identify service improvement opportunities and expand wallet sharePartner with internal resources to ensure account processes and SOPs are complete and adhered toMaintain a minimum portfolio size of existing customers by volume and revenueParticipate in daily or weekly team stand-ups to foster communication and alignmentUse technology to manage order statuses and initiates corrective measures during exceptionsLeverage Navisphere 2.0, with demonstrated ability to create customer and supplier logins and support adoptionAssist 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 externalAbility 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.

　　Compensation Range

　　The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum

　　base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay

　　within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account

　　geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills,

　　experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, your

　　recruiter will provide more details about the specific base pay for your

　　location. 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 and people of color 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 coverageEnhanced Fertility benefitsFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings Account (including employer contribution)Dental and VisionBasic and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityPaid and floating holidaysPaid time off (PTO)Paid parental leavePaid time off to volunteer in your communityCharitable Giving Match Program401(k) with 6% company matchingEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPlus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

　　Dig in to our full list of benefits on OUR CULTUREpage.

　　Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

　　Standing out among the world's largest logistics platforms, C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. For 100+ years, our global suite of services has innovated trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world's economy. With 20 million shipments annually for 100,000 customers, and millions of dollars contributed to support causes that matter to us, our people and technology literally move the world.

　　As a FORTUNE 200 company, FORTUNE has also named C.H. Robinson one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2022. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized as one of LinkedIn's Top Companies in Minneapolis-St. Paul 2021. And we're not stopping there... 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.

　　A Day in the Life