Account Executive

Madison, WI (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead account management and cross-functional collaboration to deliver client work on time and on budget.

  • Must-have: 2–4 years in agency/brand management with multi-project delivery.
  • Standout: proven ability to drive strategic, data-informed guidance across teams and budgets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day account management across multiple client businesses as the primary point of contact and internal hub of communication.
  • Own project clarity and delivery: guide briefs, scopes, timelines, and budgets, anticipating issues and adjusting the process to keep work moving on time and on budget.
  • Manage overall client budgets and monthly billing with an eye toward accuracy and profitability.
  • Bring a target-led, strategic lens to the work: understand client business and marketing objectives, apply target/market insight and data-led thinking, and help simplify complex problems into clear direction.
  • Elevate the work through feedback and learning: share trends and insights, and provide constructive input rooted in strategy and the target.
  • Lead client and internal meetings and presentations with clear expectations, decisions, and next steps.
  • Build strong client partnerships by probing for real needs, translating feedback into actionable guidance, and helping clients stay ahead with relevant opportunities and momentum-building thinking.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across creative, digital, media, PR/social, insights/research, and project management to ensure alignment and strong execution.
  • Support team growth through mentorship, training, and oversight of junior account teammates as applicable; participate in internal initiatives and new business efforts as needed.

Requirements

  • 2 to 4 years of agency or brand management experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and clients, including timelines, scopes, and budgets, with strong attention to detail.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment; comfortable as a clear communication hub.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence leading meetings and presentations.
  • Ability to think strategically and use target, market, and performance inputs to guide recommendations and decisions.
  • High integrity, positive energy, and a standard-of-excellence mindset; embodies curiosity and a “We Before Me” philosophy.
  • Degree in marketing, strategic communications, consumer behavior, or related field is a plus.
  • Ability to work hybrid in an open-office environment.
  • Ability to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
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Hiebing

Hiebing is an integrated brand development and marketing communications agency with home bases in the thriving capital cities of Madison and Austin. We combine two forces to move brands forward: The Possible and The Provable.The Possible harnesses curiosity and the power of “what if” to imagine what could work. The Provable investigates and distills all forms of input to know what does work. Through this trademark exchange of ideas and data, we create meaningful stories in measurable ways.Ready to move forward? Let’s join forces.If you have an interesting story to tell and are looking for a true partner in your efforts, we’d love the opportunity to chat with you. Please contact Dana Arnold at darnold@hiebing.com.GOOD-TO-KNOW INFO: - Named 2015 Small Agency of the Year--Midwest Region - 100% employee-owned, so we’re not beholden to anyone - $50+ million in capitalized billings - Client roster that includes Alliant Energy, Batteries Plus Bulbs, Chuy's Tex-Mex, Culver’s, Good Foods Group, Schneider, Summit Credit Union, Wisconsin Department of Tourism and many others...

Founded in 1981
Austin, Texas, USA
170 employees (89 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.4%
Direct
46.8%
Referral
7.2%
Social
14.9%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~170

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
66 (39% of company)
Median Career Experience
15.5 years
Median Tenure
12 years