Intern -Associate Portfolio Executive - Summer 2027

C.H. Robinson Worldwide; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health benefits

Job summary

C.H. Robinson is offering a Summer 2027 internship for undergraduates in their junior year, focusing on business development and account management within the sales team. You will engage with clients, learn to build relationships, and use Navisphere to optimize client supply chains.

You’ll receive onboarding, mentorship, and hands-on experience across transportation and logistics, developing communication, project management, and strategic thinking skills for real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Thrives in a deadline-driven, team environment while delivering independent results.
• Relationship-building skills.
• Driven, enthusiastic and highly motivated.
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside industry professionals to learn internal business processes and supply chain best practices.
• Build strong relationships internally across teams and externally with customers, carriers, and suppliers.
• Learn and effectively use Navisphere and other best-in-class technology systems.
• Learn and apply skills across multiple areas of transportation and logistics, including sales, operations management, and information systems.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team orientation

Deadline-driven

Relationship building

Highly motivated

Education

Junior or Senior undergraduate

Tools

Navisphere

Job description

This Summer 2027 internship is open to undergraduate students in their junior year who will graduate in December 2027 or during Spring/Summer 2028.Are you ready to launch your career in business development and account management? Join us as an Associate Portfolio Executive intern at C.H. Robinson, where you'll play a crucial role in helping some of the world’s most prominent companies achieve their business goals. As part of our team, you’ll engage directly with clients, learning how to build strong relationships and provide innovative solutions to optimize their supply chains.This paid internship will start with an interactive onboarding program where you'll gain insight into C.H. Robinson’s industry-leading technology, business development strategies, and customer-centric culture. You'll be integrated into our sales team, giving you hands-on experience in driving business growth, and delivering exceptional service to our diverse client base.Throughout the program, you will gain real-world experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and have the opportunity to build a strong network within the logistics and transportation industry. By the end of the summer, you’ll have sharpened your strategic thinking, communication, customer relationship management, and project management skills while contributing to impactful initiatives that drive success for both our clients and C.H. Robinson.Responsibilities:Work along-side industry professionals to learn internal business processes and supply chain best practicesBuild strong relationships internally across teams and externally with customers, carriers, and suppliersLearn and effectively use best-in-class technology systems, including our proprietary global supply chain platform, NavisphereLearn and apply skills across multiple areas of the transportation and logistics industry, including but not limited to: sales and negotiation, operations management, and transportation information systemsRequired Qualifications:Excellent communication skills, verbal and writtenAbility to thrive in a deadline-driven, team environment, while also delivering independent resultsRelationship building skillsDriven, enthusiastic, and highly motivatedHigh attention to detail and ability to multitaskPreferred Qualifications:Values a diverse and inclusive work environmentUndergraduate education at a Junior or Senior level (pursuing a business, sales, marketing, supply chain, communications, or related major is a plus)Be a key player in the action! Apply now to start your journey with C.H. Robinson, where your ideas and enthusiasm can make a difference.We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.Compensation Range$15 - $30 per hourThe 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.Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!Equal OpportunityC.H. Robinson is proud to be an 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\\VeteranBenefitsYour Health, Wealth and SelfYour total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:Three medical plans which includePrescription drug coverageEnhanced Fertility benefitsFlexible Spending AccountsHealth Savings Account (including employer contribution)Dental and VisionBasic and Supplemental Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityPaid observed holidays2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employeesFlexible 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 CanadaPaid parental leavePaid time off to volunteer in your communityCharitable Giving Match Program401(k) with 6% company matchingEmployee Stock Purchase PlanPlus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunitiesLearn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page