About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to start a career in business development and account management. You will work alongside industry professionals to learn internal business processes and supply chain best practices. The program includes an interactive onboarding session focused on technology, business development strategies, and our company culture. You will join our sales team to gain hands-on experience in driving growth and providing service to our clients.
What you'll do#
- Build relationships internally across teams and externally with customers, carriers, and suppliers.
- Engage directly with carriers to provide solutions for supply chain optimization.
- Learn and use our technology systems.
- Participate in sales team activities.
- Apply skills across areas including sales, negotiation, operations management, and transportation information systems.
- Contribute to impactful initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate education at a Junior or Senior level.
- Majors in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or Communications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment while delivering independent results.
- Strong relationship building skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- A driven, enthusiastic, and motivated approach.
- A commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson operates as a global provider of transportation and logistics services. Founded in 1905, the company manages shipments across truckload, ocean, and air freight modes. It serves 83,000 customers and maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees. The firm is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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