HES Logistics Account Manager

Heritage Exposition Services • St. Louis, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Logistics Sales & Account Manager is responsible for managing and growing HES Logistics business within an assigned geographic territory. This position combines hands-on logistics coordination, account management, customer service, and business development to ensure successful freight execution while actively identifying and securing new revenue opportunities. The successful candidate will be both operationally capable and sales-driven, taking ownership of customer relationships from initial outreach and quoting through shipment coordination, show-site execution, follow-up, and future business development.

Requirements

• Strong customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple customers, shipments, deadlines, and priorities.
• Comfortable with outbound sales, prospecting, and developing new business.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to negotiate pricing and communicate value to customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Ability to travel and work extended hours as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in logistics, freight brokerage, transportation, trade shows, events, sales, or account management.
• Knowledge of trade show freight and event logistics.
• Experience working with freight carriers and transportation vendors.
• Familiarity with CRM, freight quoting, and shipment tracking systems.
• Understanding of freight pricing, gross margin, and account profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics accounts and freight activity within the assigned territory.
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the shipment lifecycle.
• Quote and coordinate inbound and outbound freight for trade shows, events, and other customer shipping needs.
• Coordinate carriers, pickups, deliveries, return freight, and shipment documentation.
• Track active shipments and proactively communicate updates to customers and internal teams.
• Work with Heritage show teams to identify exhibitors and potential freight opportunities.
• Proactively contact exhibitors to secure HES Logistics business.
• Build relationships with Heritage exhibitors and convert customers into repeat logistics clients.
• Develop new business through outbound prospecting, referrals, existing relationships, and industry contacts.
• Identify logistics opportunities outside of Heritage-produced events.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and work toward established revenue and gross profit goals.
• Troubleshoot shipment delays, carrier issues, damaged freight, and other logistics challenges.
• Maintain accurate customer, quote, shipment, and sales activity records.
• Support freight billing, invoice review, and customer billing questions as needed.
• Collaborate with Heritage Account Executives, Customer Service, Operations, and branch teams to identify freight opportunities.
• Participate in pre-show planning and attend trade shows as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with carriers and transportation partners.
• Support competitive carrier pricing and reliable service.
• Maintain knowledge of freight transportation practices and trade show logistics.
• Provide regular updates on sales activity, pipeline development, and account performance.
• Assist with special projects and other departmental needs as assigned.
• Represent HES Logistics and Heritage Exposition Services professionally with customers, vendors, and industry partners.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401(k)) with employer match when applicable
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – eligible employees participate in the company’s long-term growth and success
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Paid Holidays)
• Training & Professional Development
• Career growth opportunities within a nationwide, employee-owned organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed