C.H. Robinson is seeking a Carrier Representative to join our European Surface Transportation division, in Barcelona.
In this key position, you will spend the majority of your time building contractual relationships as well as negotiating spot market commitments with carriers. You will be responsible for calling carriers based on interest generated from our customers, providing day-to-day status updates, identifying issues, seeking input from others to help determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions. You will apply trucks to loads in both contractual and transactional commitments. Specific responsibilities will vary depending upon the type of assignment.
At C.H. Robinson, we believe that in-person collaboration is key to driving innovation and achieving success. In this role, you will work on-site with your peers five days a week, fostering creativity and producing impactful results through face-to-face interactions. Experience the full benefits of teamwork and immediate collaboration in a vibrant and engaging workplace.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
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, identifying opportunities for additional collaboration. Research new carriers in the marketplace, generate leads, and build new carrier relationships. Conduct calls with carriers to determine carrier availability, commitment, and negotiate transportation rates. Ensure that specific customer load requirements are met on committed and/or ad-hoc shipments. Identify backup carriers for critical situations. Study and understand market trends and seasonality. Make truck offers to Capacity teams in own and other branches in the network. Manage own personal development plan. Be aware of and aligned with the branch strategy and vision. Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country-specific requirements. QUALIFICATIONS Required:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written). Commercial skills. Preferred:
Entrepreneurial character. International mindset. 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 committed. Ability to build strong relationships. 1 - 3 years of experience in a commercial role. Additional European language is an asset. Values a diverse and inclusive work environment. WHAT WE OFFER: Real opportunities to grow your talent in a fast-moving, global organization. A fun, open, and inclusive workplace that encourages innovative thinking. Possibility to develop your language skills in our multilingual offices. Opportunities for professional growth with access to training platforms like Percipio and GoFluent. Modern office location with convenient access. Fun activities and various events to foster team spirit. Comprehensive benefits: competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, meal voucher, life insurance, healthcare plan, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) after one year of employment. Questioning if you meet the mark? Here at C.H. Robinson, we're building a diverse and 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!
Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson? C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world's largest logistics platforms. We've been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. 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 multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform.
As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes' Best Employers for Diversity and one of America's Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. 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. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.
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