About the role#
This Summer 2027 internship offers undergraduate students the chance to start a career in business development and account management. You will join our sales team to gain hands-on experience in driving growth and providing service to our client base. The program includes an interactive onboarding process to introduce you to our technology, business strategies, and company culture. Throughout the summer, you will receive mentorship and build a professional network within the logistics and transportation industry.
What you'll do#
- Work alongside industry professionals to learn internal business processes and supply chain best practices.
- Build relationships internally across teams and externally with customers, carriers, and suppliers.
- Learn and use our proprietary global supply chain platform, Navisphere.
- Develop skills in sales, negotiation, operations management, and transportation information systems.
What you'll need#
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to thrive in a deadline-driven team environment while delivering independent results.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- A driven, enthusiastic, and motivated mindset.
- High attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Preference is given to students at a junior or senior level pursuing a major in business, marketing, supply chain, or communications.
- Appreciation for a diverse and inclusive work environment is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship located in Chicago, Illinois.
- The program runs during the Summer of 2027.
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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