Intern – Account Manager Starting Summer 2027

About the role

As an Account Management Intern at C.H. Robinson you will work alongside experienced professionals to help solve complex supply chain challenges for leading global companies. The internship provides hands‑on exposure to customer relationship management, transportation operations, data analytics, and business strategy, while contributing to work that supports customers’ success. You will collaborate with teams focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

Support customer‑facing teams and contribute to day‑to‑day account activities:

• Help analyze supply chain performance, pricing, and operational data.
• Assist with shipment execution and identify opportunities to improve service and efficiency.
• Participate in customer meetings, business reviews, and strategic discussions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including operations, pricing, sales, and capacity management.
• Leverage technology and data insights to solve business challenges and improve outcomes.
• Contribute to process‑improvement initiatives that enhance customer experience and operational performance.
• Build relationships across the organization while deepening understanding of the transportation and logistics industry.

Learning opportunities throughout the internship:

• Develop customer service and relationship‑management skills.
• Learn how supply chains operate and the role logistics plays in the global economy.
• Strengthen analytical and problem‑solving abilities through real business challenges.
• Gain experience using data, technology, and AI‑enabled tools to support decision‑making.
• Build confidence presenting ideas and communicating with stakeholders.
• Receive mentorship, coaching, and professional‑development support.
• Explore future career paths within C.H. Robinson’s commercial organization.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Sales, Marketing, Economics, Communications, or a related field.
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Interest in customer relationship management, business strategy, and supply chain management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and think critically.
• Curiosity, adaptability, initiative, and resilience.
• Experience through student organizations, leadership roles, internships, part‑time work, athletics, or volunteer activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Pay

Compensation range: $15 – $30 per hour. Base pay is determined by work location, geographic cost of labor, and factors such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Three medical plans with prescription drug coverage.
• Enhanced fertility benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (including employer contribution).
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Paid observed holidays and two paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) for U.S. salaried employees (no accruals or caps).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for all other U.S. and Canada employees.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Charitable Giving Match Program.
• 401(k) with 6 % company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Broad range of career‑development, networking, and team‑building opportunities.