Account Executive

Milwaukee, WI (On-site)

$60K/yr – $63K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own day-to-day client relationships and project execution, translating goals into actionable briefs and coordinating cross-functional teams to keep campaigns on track.

  • Own day-to-day client relationships and deliverables
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and timelines to meet project goals

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients, building strong relationships and maintaining consistent communication.
  • Support account leadership in managing client expectations, priorities and deliverables.
  • Lead day-to-day client communications, status updates, meeting agendas, notes and follow-ups.
  • Develop a strong understanding of each client's business, brand, industry, audience and marketing objectives.
  • Proactively identify client needs, potential challenges and opportunities to improve our work.
  • Manage projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring timelines, deliverables, approvals and expectations are clearly communicated.
  • Coordinate with creative, strategy, social, digital and media teams to keep projects on track.
  • Develop and maintain project timelines, status reports, creative briefs and other key account documentation.
  • Manage internal and external review processes, consolidate feedback and communicate clear next steps.
  • Monitor project scope, timelines and budgets, flagging potential issues before they become problems.

Requirements

  • 2–3 years of experience in account management, preferably within an advertising, creative or integrated marketing agency.
  • Experience as an Assistant Account Executive, Account Coordinator or similar client service role.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confidence communicating directly with clients and collaborating across internal teams.
  • A solid understanding of digital marketing, social media, creative development and integrated advertising campaigns.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.
  • Ability to adapt quickly, prioritize effectively and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office; experience with agency project management platforms is a plus.

Preferred

  • You're ready to take the next step in your agency career and own more of the day-to-day account relationship.
  • You don't just track deadlines. You anticipate what needs to happen next.
  • You can confidently communicate with clients while knowing when to bring in account leadership.
  • You're comfortable asking questions, challenging assumptions and contributing ideas.
  • You understand how creative, strategy, media and account management work together.
  • You take pride in the details but understand how your work contributes to larger client goals.
  • You're a team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Salaries

Posted range

$60K/yr – $63K/yr

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