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Intern - Associate Portfolio Executive - Summer 2027

C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson Salary
Villa Park, IL Intern
POSTED ON 9/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026
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 practices
  • Build strong relationships internally across teams and externally with customers, carriers, and suppliers
  • Learn and effectively use best-in-class technology systems, including our proprietary global supply chain platform, Navisphere®
  • Learn 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 systems

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Undergraduate 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 hour

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.

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 Opportunity

C.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\Veteran

Benefits

Your Health, Wealth and Self

Your 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 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
  • Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities

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

Salary : $15 - $30

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