Account Manager, Peyton Newman

Account Manager – BluePrint Program (Entry-Level) Locations: Eden Prairie, Chicago Central, Columbus/Philly, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix This full-time role starts in the Summer of 2027. Other roles with an immediate start can be found on our Careers site.

Summary For more than a century, we've been doing what others cannot. As the global leader in Lean AI supply chains—which combines the power of expert people, our operating model, and industry-leading technology—we help businesses make smarter decisions and achieve stronger results. Here, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to solve complex supply chain challenges, leverage data and innovation, and make a meaningful impact from day one. At C.H. Robinson, we've reimagined our entry-level Account Manager role to create Blue Print, an accelerated development program for high-potential new graduates. In this 24-month development program, you'll contribute to real customer strategies, lead business reviews, and learn how technology and human expertise come together to improve outcomes and drive growth. Through training, mentorship, coaching, and cross-functional exposure, you'll build the confidence to create value and drive results early in your career. Apply today and start building a career where your work makes a real impact. At C.H. Robinson, we believe that in-person collaboration is key to driving innovation and achieving success. In this role, you will work on-site with your peers four days a week, fostering creativity and producing impactful results through face-to-face interactions, with flexibility to work remotely one day a week.

The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following: Develop broad supply chain expertise by learning industry fundamentals (modes, capacity, pricing, service, and customer operations) through structured training, mentorship, and real-time problem solving. Build and maintain trust-based relationships with a portfolio of customers by understanding what matters to their business and helping solve real supply chain challenges that affect their daily operations. Own shipment execution end to end, from planning through delivery, using digital and AI enabled insights to anticipate risk, inform decisions, and deliver reliable outcomes for customers. Leverage data analytics and technology to identify trends, uncover root causes, and turn insights into improvements in service, cost, and reliability. Participate in customer business reviews, account planning discussions, and strategic growth conversations alongside experienced Account Managers. Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance customer outcomes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that drive business results. Collaborate with sales, pricing, operations, and capacity teams and rotate through key functional areas, building a strong internal network and a deep understanding of how decisions are made across the business. Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements.

Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress, with graduation expected by summer 2027 Experience using customer perspective to guide decisions and actions Preferred Qualifications: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers and work effectively across teams Demonstrated curiosity and a desire to learn, understand complex business challenges, and seek continuous improvement Proven leadership or team involvement in internships, projects, or student organizations demonstrating teamwork, influence, and problem-solving Demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and persistence when navigating challenges or ambiguity Values a diverse and