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Account Executive

ActOne Group, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA

Job type: Contract


Growing, brand-focused company in the trade show and refrigeration space is looking to bring on a junior-to-mid level Account Manager with a strong administrative and logistics foundation. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role supporting operations, freight coordination, and client communication, with a clear path into client-facing responsibilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

Coordinate freight and logistics for trade shows (shipping, drop-offs, pickups)

Work with 3PL partners, warehouses, and vendors to manage inventory and deliveries

Source quotes, book shipments, and track cold equipment/refrigeration units

Handle administrative tasks and ad hoc operational requests

Communicate with clients on shipment status, arrivals, and timelines

Support field marketing efforts and on-the-ground event logistics

Maintain accurate tracking of inventory, shipments, and timelines

Assist with vendor coordination and ongoing warehouse setup


What They’re Looking For

1–5 years of experience in logistics, freight, operations, or eCommerce/warehouse environments

Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through

Comfortable managing multiple moving pieces at once

Proactive, resourceful, and able to operate independently

Strong communication skills with a customer-service mindset

Interest in brands, marketing, or experiential/events is a plus

Familiarity with 3PLs, shipping coordination, or cold storage/refrigeration is a plus

Ad agency or field marketing exposure is a bonus


What the Role Offers

Direct exposure to 40+ major consumer brands

Opportunity to grow into a client-facing Account Manager role within 6–12 months

High ownership and autonomy - true right-hand support to leadership

Flexible work environment (primarily remote with occasional in-person collaboration)

Involvement in exciting trade shows, events, and brand activations

Potential for domestic (and occasional international) travel

Additional Details

Reports to Operations leadership with close partnership to senior team

Mix of daytime work with some flexibility for off-hours coordination

Independent contractor setup (weekly invoicing/pay cycle)

Strong emphasis on responsiveness, accountability, and getting things done