Account Executive

Madison, WI

Full Time

Brand Development

Experienced

If you’re looking for a full-service agency that’s driving meaningful momentum for brands and businesses, you’re in the right place. At Hiebing, we’re a strategy-led marketing and advertising agency fueled by curiosity and built on collaboration. With teams in Madison and Austin, we partner across disciplines to create work that moves people and moves business forward — for brands we believe in and pro bono causes that matter. Our “We Before Me” philosophy isn’t just a line — it’s how we show up. We push each other to make the work better. We build on ideas with a “Yes, and.” We hold high standards and have each other’s backs while we reach beyond the ordinary. If you’re energized by smart thinking, real teamwork, and doing work that makes an impact — we’d love to meet you.

The Brand Development department is the strategic heart of the organization, responsible for keeping the target at the core as we lead strategy and execution on behalf of our clients’ brands and businesses
As a Brand Development Account Executive, you build on a strategic marketing foundation by deepening your understanding of target insights, client business realities, and industry dynamics to fuel smarter ideas and stronger work. You serve as the day-to-day account lead and primary point of contact across multiple client businesses, partnering closely with project management and cross-functional teams to deliver work on time, on scope, and on budget. You strengthen your ability to translate client feedback into clear direction, separating opinion from target-led insight so work stays on the right strategic course.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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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