As a Senior Sales Executive, you will be responsible for generating, prospecting, soliciting, and closing new accounts leveraging all of C.H. Robinson's logistics services (including but not limited to: Truckload, LTL, Intermodal, and Outsource Solutions.). You will be in daily contact with potential customers with gross sales from $50-$500 million, building relationships, problem solving and assessing their needs. This position will be responsible for promoting and selling C.H. Robinson's products and services in accordance with organizational sales policies and processes, and in pursuit of established objectives.
This position is based in our Chicago location. Pick the days you’d like to work in office or remotely. We know you are more than your job, and we are here to help you balance it all.
Execute a hunter‑style prospecting strategy across your territory using phone outreach, online insights, field visits, referral channels, industry relationships, and trade show presence.
Represent and sell C.H. Robinson's industry-leading core suite of services
Inside sales: Drive initial prospect engagement through phone, email, and tech‑powered outreach tools to uncover customer needs and qualify opportunities.
Outside sales: Facilitate face-to-face meetings, present proposals and solutions, close business in person
Independently identify and generate new sales opportunities
Collaborate internally with team on pricing strategy and account implementation plans
Assist with account management issues after the sale, as needed
Establish credit terms with clients in coordination with company goals and directives
Manage individual sales funnel information regarding all prospective customers in the required format
Review weekly/monthly sales activities and prospective customers with Management
Engaging in self-development & training opportunities, both internal & external
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum 2 years of previous consultative sales experience
Ability to travel a minimum of 50%
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
5 years minimum sales or account management experience
Consistent, proficient CRM usage with strong attention to data accuracy
Willingness and demonstrated ability to sell both Inside (phone and email solicitation) & Outside (face-to-face meetings, proposals, closings)
Strategic orientation, relationship building, negotiation skills, and business acumen
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of a customer’s organization including C-Level
Ability to collaborate internally with all levels of sales resources and other team resources
Aggressive, competitive, resilient attitude with a strong work ethic
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Organizational skills and comfort multitasking in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Values a diverse and inclusive work environment
Base salary pay plus on-target earning potential of $110K - $165K per year
C.H. Robinson is proud to offer a market-leading commission plan
Potential sign-on bonus
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$49,700.00 - $105,000.00The 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.
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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
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of previous consultative sales experience
- Ability to travel a minimum of 50%
C.H. Robinson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about C.H. Robinson and has not been reviewed or approved by C.H. Robinson.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health coverage is offered alongside FSAs and employer HSA contributions. Feedback suggests health coverage is often viewed as strong and supportive of wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan strengthen long-term financial security. Additional offerings like performance bonuses and charitable matching further bolster the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, volunteer time, and role-based FTO/PTO structures provide multiple avenues for rest and flexibility. Feedback suggests generous PTO and work-from-home options are valued by many employees.
C.H. Robinson Insights
What We Do
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With nearly $21 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multi-modal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for our more than 105,000 customers and 73,000 contract carriers. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we are also proud to contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to our company, our Foundation and our employees.
