C.H. Robinson

Associate Sales Executive

Posted on: 15 Mar 2021

Eden Prairie, MN

Job Description

Our main priority continues to be the health and safety of our employees. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this position will be remote until further notice. We will continue monitoring the circumstances and when we feel comfortable, this position will return to the office in Eden Prairie, MN or Kansas City, MO where you will have an opportunity to collaborate face-to-face with a talented and diverse group of peers.

As a Sales Executive, your primary focus is on winning new business while managing, maintaining, and growing existing accounts. Leveraging our broad range of logistics services, you will educate your customers and implement solutions to help optimize their supply chains. Youll be backed by our network of supply chain experts, proven sales processes and innovative technology. From prospecting through implementation, youll work to initiate and close business. Through daily account management, you will strengthen your relationships as you meet your customers ongoing logistics needs. As your relationships grow, so will your pay. Sales Executives are driven to win, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love a good challenge.

Responsibilities:

* Find new customers and drive new sales opportunities by identifying key decision makers, determining the appropriate approach for each
* Create solutions based on customer needs utilizing our vast portfolio of logistics services
* Build strong relationships with customers by staying in constant communication to ensure day-to-day and long-term needs are met
* Manage customer expectations and provide exceptional customer service
* Ensure customer commitments are met, working with internal teams and executing operational tasks, as needed
* Leverage our global technology platform, Navisphere, to provide data driven solutions that add value and efficiencies within the customers supply chain
* Stay up-to-date on industry trends and C.H. Robinson service offerings



Required Qualifications:

* High school or GED equivalent
* Minimum 1 year of logistics/supply chain experience

Preferred Qualifications:

* freight forwarding experience
* Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
* Passion for sales and building customer relationships
* The ability to persuade, motivate, influence and negotiate with others
* Driven, enthusiastic, self-motivated, and results focused
* Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills
* Ability to work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results
* Agile and adaptable to change
* Commitment to executional excellence and outstanding customer service
* Bachelor's degree preferred

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. Were committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Affirmative Action Employer/EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

Benefits

We are proud to offer a top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid parental leave, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), 401K, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a broad range of career development opportunities.

About C.H. Robinson

From the produce you buy, to the water you drink, C.H. Robinson delivers products to people all around the globe. We are one of the worlds largest 3rd party logistic providers. Join our diverse team to innovate, solve problems, have fun and thrive.

C.H. Robinson

Eden Prairie, MN

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., a third party logistics company, provides freight transportation services and logistics solutions to companies in various industries worldwide. The company operates through North American Surface Transportation and Global Forwarding segments. It offers transportation and logistics services, such as truckload; less than truckload transportation, which include the shipment of single or multiple pallets of freight; intermodal transportation that include the shipment service of freight in trailers or containers by a combination of truck and rail; and non-vessel ocean common carrier or freight forwarding services, as well as organizes air shipments and offers door-to-door services.

The company also provides custom broker services; and other logistics services, including fee-based managed, warehousing, small parcel, and other services. It has contractual relationships with approximately 76,000 transportation companies, including motor carriers, railroads, air freight, and ocean carriers. In addition, the company is involved in buying, selling, and marketing of fresh produce, including fresh fruits, vegetables, and other perishable items under the Robinson Fresh name.

Further, it provides transportation management services or managed TMS; and other surface transportation services across Europe. The company offers its fresh produce to grocery retailers, restaurants, produce wholesalers, and foodservice distributors through a network of independent produce growers and suppliers. C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

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