Client Relations Specialist - Fast Track Opportunity to Portfolio Executive

C.H. Robinson Worldwide - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Intern

Kansas City, MO

1,001-5,000 employees

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About the position

The Associate Portfolio Executive internship at C.H. Robinson is designed for junior year undergraduate students, providing a fast track opportunity to launch a career in business development and account management. Interns will engage directly with clients, learn to build strong relationships, and provide innovative solutions to optimize supply chains. This paid internship includes an interactive onboarding program, hands-on experience in driving business growth, and mentorship from experienced professionals in the logistics and transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside 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 the proprietary global supply chain platform, Navisphere®.
• Learn and apply skills across multiple areas of the transportation and logistics industry, including sales and negotiation, operations management, and transportation information systems.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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).

Benefits

• 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
• Broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities.