Account Manager, Peyton Newman

Locations: Eden Prairie, Chicago Central, Columbus/Philly, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix. This full-time role starts in the Summer of 2027.

About the role

For more than a century, we've been doing what others cannot. As the global leader in Lean AI supply chains—which combines the power of expert people, our operating model, and industry-leading technology—we help businesses make smarter decisions and achieve stronger results. Here, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to solve complex supply chain challenges, leverage data and innovation, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

At C.H. Robinson, we've reimagined our entry-level Account Manager role to create Blue Print, an accelerated 24-month development program for high-potential new graduates. In this program, you'll contribute to real customer strategies, lead business reviews, and learn how technology and human expertise come together to improve outcomes and drive growth. Through training, mentorship, coaching, and cross-functional exposure, you'll build the confidence to create value and drive results early in your career.

In this role, you will work on-site with your peers four days a week, fostering creativity and producing impactful results through face-to-face interactions, with flexibility to work remotely one day a week.

Responsibilities

• Develop broad supply chain expertise by learning industry fundamentals (modes, capacity, pricing, service, and customer operations) through structured training, mentorship, and real-time problem solving.
• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with a portfolio of customers by understanding what matters to their business and helping solve real supply chain challenges that affect their daily operations.
• Own shipment execution end to end, from planning through delivery, using digital and AI enabled insights to anticipate risk, inform decisions, and deliver reliable outcomes for customers.
• Leverage data analytics and technology to identify trends, uncover root causes, and turn insights into improvements in service, cost, and reliability.
• Participate in customer business reviews, account planning discussions, and strategic growth conversations alongside experienced Account Managers.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance customer outcomes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that drive business results.
• Collaborate with sales, pricing, operations, and capacity teams and rotate through key functional areas, building a strong internal network and a deep understanding of how decisions are made across the business.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress, with graduation expected by summer 2027.
• Experience using customer perspective to guide decisions and actions.

Skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers and work effectively across teams.
• Demonstrated curiosity and a desire to learn, understand complex business challenges, and seek continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership or team involvement in internships, projects, or student organizations demonstrating teamwork, influence, and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and persistence when navigating challenges or ambiguity.
• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $17.31 - $36.04 per hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for this specific location. Individual base pay within this range is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Benefits

• Three medical plans which include 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 observed holidays.
• 2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada.
• 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.