Capacity Portfolio Representative - Full-time Roles starting Spring/Summer 2027

C.H. Robinson; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is seeking a Capacity Portfolio Representative in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. You will blend inside sales, account management, and operations to grow and manage a carrier portfolio, matching the right truck to shipments at the right time and price.

You’ll work to build carrier relationships, leverage technology, and analyze market trends to make informed pricing and capacity decisions while delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience using customer perspective to guide decisions and actions.
• Persuade, motivate, influence, and negotiate with others.
• Strong decision-making, multi-tasking, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain carrier relationships through lead generation, cold calling, and referrals.
• Learn about carriers’ business goals, preferences, and capabilities to maximize relationships and satisfaction.
• Monitor account activity, identify inactive or underutilized accounts, and take action to reactivate them.
• Leverage technology such as automated booking products, C.H. Robinson’s carrier website, and mobile apps to enhance carrier satisfaction and efficiency.
• Support Capacity Procurement and analyze freight market trends to inform pricing decisions.
• Use capacity analysis and internal costing tools to guide buying and negotiating strategies.
• Proactively post, negotiate, and secure available capacity to meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams on shipment updates, problem resolution, and operational execution.

Skills

Carrier relationships

Inside sales

Account management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Do you enjoy creating new relationships? Are you a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment? If so, our Capacity Portfolio Representative position might be the perfect fit for you! As a Capacity Portfolio Representative, you’ll blend inside sales, account management, and operations to grow and manage a portfolio of carriers. Your mission will be to deliver exceptional service by collaborating with trucking company owners, dispatchers, and drivers, ensuring the right truck is matched with the right shipment at the perfect time and price. If you’re driven by creating connections, solving challenges, and exceeding customer expectations, this role is for you. You’ll sharpen your sales skills and move fast to meet customers' supply chain challenges and business needs. The relationships you develop with carriers will fuel their success—and your own!

On your next adventure, you’ll…

• Establish and maintain carrier relationships through lead generation, cold calling, and referrals
• Learn about carriers’ business goals, preferences, and capabilities to maximize relationships and satisfaction
• Monitor account activity, identify inactive or underutilized accounts, and take action to reactivate them
• Leverage technology such as automated booking products, C.H. Robinson’s carrier website, and mobile apps to enhance carrier satisfaction and efficiency
• Support Capacity Procurement
• Analyze freight market trends, seasonality, and supply-demand factors to make informed pricing decisions
• Use capacity analysis and internal costing tools to guide your buying and negotiating strategies
• Proactively post, negotiate, and secure available capacity to meet customer needs
• Deliver Exceptional Customer Service
• Provide outstanding service by addressing carrier issues promptly and implementing effective solutions
• Regularly review and act on carrier feedback to improve service
• Identify and recommend the best payment solutions for each carrier based on their needs
• Assist carriers with cash advances and resolve payable issues to ensure smooth operations
• Execute Process Efficiency
• Collaborate with internal teams on shipment updates, problem resolution, and operational execution
• Maintain accurate transit load visibility and reinforce on-time pickup and delivery expectations
• Identify root causes of issues and implement solutions to enhance performance

You’re a great fit if you have:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Value a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Have experience using customer perspective to guide decisions and actions
• Can persuade, motivate, influence, and negotiate with others
• Display strong decision-making, multi-tasking, communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoy solutions driven work by leveraging appropriate tools to evaluate and make recommendations

Even better if you:

• Value a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

We value an environment where you can grow by challenging yourself and are supported with the potential for internal promotion – within Sales, Global Forwarding, Operations, Account Management or other areas – so you can discover new interests, develop your strengths, and reach your life goals.

Compensation Range

$25.48 - $31.25

The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.

Equal Opportunity

C.H. Robinson is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. EOE/Disabled/Veteran.

Benefits

We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:

• 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

Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page.

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.