Associate Portfolio Executive - Full-Time Roles Starting in Spring 2026

C.H. Robinson is a leading logistics company that is seeking an Associate Portfolio Executive to join their team. In this role, you will focus on building customer relationships and managing a portfolio, driving customer engagement and business expansion while receiving extensive training and support. Responsibilities Drive the conversion of sales leads into active customers by establishing strong contacts, fostering relationships, and comprehensively understanding customer needs to achieve the highest possible conversation rate Proactively engage with customers, carrier, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring the attainment of customer needs and growth targets Respond promptly to customer inquiries and exceptions while managing conflict diplomatically Identify automation opportunities to streamline processes, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure high-quality execution by promptly identifying and resolving operational issues Reconnect with dormant customers, fostering relationships and stimulating demand Execute pricing strategy through applying effective negotiation skills, market acumen, and knowledge of customer buying habits Maintain a sense of urgency in addressing both your teammates' customers and your own developing portfolio of customers Generate additional business within teammates' portfolios, exceeding monthly volume and revenue targets while expanding portfolio size Drive demand by engaging customers, fostering relationships, and capitalizing on business prospects Identify growth potential within accounts, transitioning transactional engagements into committed partnerships Stay updated on customer, industry, and market changes to pinpoint growth opportunities Execute various customer-facing operational tasks like quoting, load building, shipment activation, and handling order-level service escalations Adopt and apply new tools, technology, and processes to improve overall workflow Utilize data and reporting to identify service improvement opportunities and expand wallet share Partner with internal resources to ensure account processes and SOPs are complete and adhered to Maintain a minimum portfolio size of existing customers by volume and revenue Participate in daily or weekly team stand-ups to foster communication and alignment Use technology to manage order statuses and initiates corrective measures during exceptions Leverage Navisphere 2.0, with demonstrated ability to create customer and supplier logins and support adoption Assist in the development of any SOPs required to manage customers' business effectively Skills High School Diploma or GED Minimum 6 months Customer Engagement Experience internal or external Ability to travel up to 10% Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving Demonstrated negotiation, collaboration, and influencing skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Programs Values a diverse and inclusive work environment Benefits Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan) 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 and floating holidays 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 Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities Company Overview C.H. Robinson helps companies simplify their global supply chains and understand their landed costs. It was founded in 1905, and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is