C.H. Robinson, a global Fortune 250 Third Party Logistics company, is seeking a **Vice President, North America Surface Transportation** **(NAST)** Commercial Region. Reporting to the Vice President of Customer Success, this role is critical in delivering commercial performance for a multi-billion dollar division. As the VP, you will be responsible for driving customer growth, volume and market share expansion, as well as operational excellence across a defined geographic region. This includes full accountability for a regional portfolio and direct leadership of cross-functional teams spanning commercial operations, revenue management, regional execution, and vertical strategy. You will be accountable for achieving regional goals tied to customer growth, retention, and financial performance, in support of NAST’s broader commercial strategy. Critical to your success will be establishing a close partnership with other regional vice presidents and shared service partners (e.g., product, finance, and technology) to ensure alignment, consistency, and scalability of priorities across the NAST division. At C.H. Robinson, we believe that in-person collaboration is key to driving innovation and achieving success. This is a fulltime onsite role fostering creativity and producing impactful results through face-to-face interactions. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following: **Strategic Leadership & Execution** + Develop and implement regional strategies aligned with enterprise objectives + Lead NAST regional strategy in collaboration with commercial, product, and capacity teams + Optimize performance across transactional and contractual business models using data-driven insights + Oversee vertical performance to drive profitability, customer retention, and market differentiation + Partner with VP peers and shared services to scale best practices and ensure consistency **Operational & Commercial Excellence** + Oversee pricing and margin strategies to drive profitability + Lead commercial operations strategy, improving seller effectiveness and execution + Ensure internal systems and playbooks support performance consistency and scalability + Advance process improvements, enablement programs, and technology solutions + Drive adoption of scalable operational solutions to enhance customer delivery **Financial Management** + Own regional P&L, including revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and cost management + Ensure accurate forecasting and financial performance monitoring in partnership with Finance + Identify cost-reduction opportunities and optimize resource allocation + Provide financial insights to support profitability and strategic investments + Align financial goals with enterprise priorities using data-driven metrics **Talent & People Leadership** + Lead senior-level leaders and provide coaching, development, and succession planning + Cultivate a high-performing, inclusive culture focused on accountability and improvement + Identify and develop emerging talent to strengthen leadership capabilities + Ensure HR and enterprise alignment in engagement and retention strategies + Guide change initiatives and communication strategies for employee adoption **Customer Experience & Growth Enablement** + Align teams and processes to deliver exceptional customer experiences + Support retention and growth through collaboration on expansion strategies + Ensure tools and technologies enable consistent, value-driven customer engagement + Monitor customer health and feedback to drive innovation and continuous improvement **Cross-Functional Collaboration** + Partner with shared service teams to align tools, strategies, and priorities + Collaborate with VP peers to standardize best practices and customer delivery + Provide regional insights to shape scalable enterprise solutions + Engage in planning forums and transformation efforts to address regional needs + Foster transparency and collective ownership in decision-making **QUALIFICATIONS** Required: + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university + Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial leadership, surface transportation, logistics, or supply chain + Minimum 8 years of experience direct people leadership driving business growth + Demonstrated experience leading P&L accountability and driving transformation + Proven success in strategy deployment, pricing optimization, and commercial execution + Ability to travel up to 25% (domestically and internationally) Preferred: + Master’s degree from an accredited college or university + Ability to collaborate across multiple shared services and internal teams + Excellent formal and informal presentation skills; written and verbal + Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills + Strategic thinker with the ability to execute and deliver results in a fast-paced environment + Develops and maintains an environment of continuous improvement + Broad industry perspective and understanding of competitive threats and competitive positioning + Deep understanding of CHR services, systems, network, and customer-facing value propositions + Engagement in industry leadership positions and associations + Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency & accountability + Values a diverse and inclusive work environment We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. 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: + Two medical plans (including a High Deductible Health Plan) + 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 and floating holidays + Paid time off (PTO) + 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 (https://www.chrobinson.com/en-us/about-us/careers/life-at-chr/benefits-and-wellbeing/) page. **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 and rank in the FORTUNE 200. 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. 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 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 .