Job Description

As part of continuous growth and development of our European organization we are now looking for an experienced and talented:

CARRIER REPRESENTATIVE

What’s the opportunity?

If you want to make an impact on how consumer goods, products, and food travels around the world on a daily basis, the Carrier Representative role at C.H. Robinson is for you! As a Carrier Representative, you will be developing, maintaining, and growing relationships between carriers and C.H. Robinson. Through this fast-paced, high-energy role you’ll make an impact on the European supply chain every day.

From your first day, you’ll learn to negotiate with carriers and start making decisions. Managers will listen to you and trust your instincts. Colleagues will promote your accomplishments and you will do the same for them. You will be surrounded by a supportive team that will mentor you through your development.
What will you be doing?

• Develop supply chain solutions in order to effectively support our customer go-to-market strategy
• Resolve problems, including identifying issues, thinking critically, seeking input to determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions
• Maintain and grow relationships with carrier accounts including conducting account reviews and identifying opportunities for additional collaboration
• Conduct calls with carriers to determine carrier availability and negotiate transportation rates
• Research new carriers in the marketplace, generate leads, and qualify new carrier relationships
• Ensure that specific customer load requirements are met on committed and/or ad-hoc shipments
• Study and understand market trends and seasonality

What are we looking for?

• 1 - 3 years of experience in a commercial role is a plus
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Strong ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate, and influence others
• Ability to thrive under deadlines and work in a team environment, while also delivering independent results
• Driven, enthusiastic, and highly motivated
• Ability to build strong relationships

What does C.H. Robinson offer you?
When you walk through the door at one of our branches, the first thing you notice is the energy. Our teams are outgoing, dynamic, and engaging. If you are driven by energy, action and success, our work environment will be a perfect fit.
C.H. Robinson’s European branches are in Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

• Real career possibilities and the opportunity to develop your talent in a fast moving, global organization
• A fun, positive and open environment which encourages thinking outside the box
• Working with a team who has a get-it-done attitude
• Use and develop your language skills in our international work environment. Our offices speak over 26 European languages each day.
• Compensation includes a monthly salary and bonus based on personal, team performance and business growth.

Career opportunities and workplace:
C.H. Robinson - accelerating careers with immense opportunities and professional growth within the global supply chain industry. Start here. Accelerate here.
Every individual working at C.H. Robinson is integral to the success of our customers and our company. C.H. Robinson is a Fortune 500, global company that values teamwork, initiative, accountability, and integrity from its employees. We work globally and innovate daily to enhance and execute supply chains that move goods around the world. The fast pace of the logistics industry translates into a high-energy and collaborative workplace environment. We are empowered to make decisions, help our customers grow, and accelerate our careers.
No matter the product being shipped or from which corner of the globe, C.H. Robinson can help make it happen - quickly, securely, and reliably. Through personal connections and solid relationships, our employees use their in-depth knowledge, robust tools, and global network to help customers reach their goals quickly. Whether shipping by plane, rail, ship, or truck, C.H. Robinson has the knowledge, flexibility, and dedication to deliver the goods that make our world go ‘round.
Join more than 14,000 employees worldwide who are accelerating their careers at C.H. Robinson

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

Standing out among the world’s largest logistics platforms, C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. For 100+ years, our global suite of services has innovated trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With 19 million shipments annually for 105,000 customers, our people and technology literally move the world.

As a FORTUNE 200 company, FORTUNE has also named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2021. Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies in Minneapolis-St. Paul 2021. And we’re not stopping there... Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world.