Inland Distribution Account Manager - Elk Grove Village, IL

Description:
If you want to be part of an integral and progressive industry, consider a position on our Global Forwarding Inland Distribution Team. You will first become a transportation and logistics expert. This means learning the ins-and-outs of the industry from the experts, your team members. You'll be using our extensive base of carriers to put together a plan for each client. This requires figuring out the best way to solve your clients tough supply chain problems and then negotiating the best deals with one of over 45,000 carriers under contract with CHRW. You will then implement your solution, and handle the day-to-day challenges that are presented in the transportation industry. Armed with the ability to help businesses of all sizes to improve the efficiency and cost of transportation, you'll be securing new business and helping existing clients expand the use of our services.

The responsibilities for this position include:
- Manage shipper and carrier relationships
- Negotiate rates
- Source carriers
- Generate business leads
- Track load status

Qualifications:
The required qualifications for this position include:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent industry experience
- Effective communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to multi-task
- Team oriented
- Decision making skills
- Problem solving and analytical skills
- Growth and sales oriented

C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. EOE

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription drug coverage, paid holidays and vacation, disability insurance, life insurance, 401K with company match, profit sharing, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and the opportunity to prosper in a growing Fortune 500 company.

Job Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Number: 3630

Company URL: http://www.chrobinson.com/careers /

Company Profile:
At C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. our roots run deep. In 1905, Charles Henry Robinson started a small produce brokerage that developed the traditions and standards of service that shaped the Fortune 500 Company we are today. As a global provider of multimodal transportation and produce services, we are headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN and operate through a network of more than 7,000 employees in more than 220 offices in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, and South America. We are the largest third party logistics (3PL) company in North America, and our services extend to more than 25,000 customers globally, ranging from other Fortune 500 companies to small businesses in a variety of industries.

Our people are our greatest asset and create a unique corporate culture that has built strong relationships with customers around the world. They execute our tradition of service on a daily basis and take pride in sustaining our dynamic leadership in the transportation logistics industry. Youll feel the energy the moment you step into one of our branches. That energy is what inspires us to find motivated individuals to join us in our quest to find solutions, develop innovative technology, and provide exceptional service to our customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.