Senior Account Executive

Hiebing; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Madison is seeking a Senior Account Executive to develop and execute brand strategies. This role involves overseeing projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, strategic, and possesses strong communication skills. Join a vibrant team dedicated to quality work and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of agency or brand management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead major projects and oversee marketing plan executions.
• Manage client budgets and ensure profitability.
• Supervise and train Account staff.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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About Hiebing

If you’re looking for a full-service agency that’s shaking up the marketing landscape and creating momentum– you’re in the right place. At Hiebing, we’re a passionate, full-service crew fueled by curiosity, dedicated to doing great work and good deeds. Collaboration is second nature for our teams in Madison and Austin, working together to craft meaningful stories for brands we love and pro bono causes we believe in across the country. We believe in our “We Before Me” credo, where the team always has your back and your voice is amplified by others building on your ideas with a “Yes And”. Think you’d thrive here? Come join the vibe!

Summary

We are currently seeking a Senior Account Executive to lead in developing and executing brand strategies and marketing plans, acting as a professional conduit between Hiebing teams and clients to ensure strategic outcomes and open communication. The role requires a deep understanding of target markets, client’s business, industry, and competitors. The Senior Account Executive will play a key role in strategic planning, executing aspects independently, and developing strong client relationships to grow business through strategic insights. They will oversee and mentor junior staff to ensure workflow efficiency. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality work, integrity, excellence, and positive energy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead major projects from a client perspective and oversee marketing plan executions across multiple clients.
2. Serve as internal project lead and target market authority within a client group.
3. Establish strategic direction for client brands and develop planning documents and strategies.
4. Champion creative work while representing target and client’s business at all phases.
5. Identify opportunities to add value and solve problems proactively.
6. Train teammates on translating client needs into project briefs, timelines, budgets, and strategic inputs.
7. Lead or initiate tough conversations to keep projects on track and uphold high standards.
8. Obtain client approval at key stages, involving agency staff as needed.
9. Drive synergy among Hiebing teams (Digital, PR, Social, Insights, Creative, Media).
10. Manage client budgets and oversee billing, ensuring profitability and accuracy.
11. Supervise, guide, and train Account staff.
12. Participate in internal committees and new business pitches.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of agency or brand management experience and a desire to grow.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Ability to understand emotional motivations of target markets to foster brand devotion.
• Strong input for project kickoffs and reviews.
• Strategic and tactical flexibility to ensure quality deliverables.
• Excellent detail management, self-starting, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple clients and cross-functional teams.
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, integrity, and a “We Before Me” philosophy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence Monday-Wednesday.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Financial Services, Software Development, Technology, Internet

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