Account Executive

Account Executive

You’re a hands‑on, client‑focused communicator who thrives on executing tactical plans and driving results. As an account executive, you’ll partner with clients and internal Bader Rutter (BR) teams to execute projects that are strategically sound, creatively compelling and measurable in the marketplace. You’ll manage client standard operating procedures (SOPs), project budgets and campaign timelines, all while building your expertise in advertising, communications and client industries.

Teammates would call you organized, proactive, and a strong collaborator. You’re curious about client businesses, motivated to learn and confident interacting with clients while supporting your team in delivering high‑quality work.

• Lead client interactions during strategic execution, leveraging SOPs
• Coordinate calls, demos and meetings, including agendas and follow‑ups
• Manage creative approvals, copy uploads and client communications
• Conduct competitive audits; and track messaging, positioning and spend
• Monitor project budgets, approve invoices and manage fund allocations
• Support overall client budget management (annual, quarterly, project)
• Represent the agency at client and industry events
• Interact with client marketers, sales reps and end users
• Contribute to connecting client business challenges with   solutions
• Develop a proactive personal learning plan that covers client industries, advertising, communications and agency processes

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2‑5 years of relevant experience, preferably with agency or client‑service background
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• High organizational skills with excellent time and budget management
• Curiosity, motivation and collaboration as a team player
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Strong critical thinking and emotional intelligence

Travel: Expected to travel more than 10%

Location: Open to candidates based in Milwaukee and Chicago.

Salary Range: $55,000‑70,000 annually

The provided salary range is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this hire. The actual salary offered will be influenced by candidate experience and other job and market‑related factors.

In addition to the base salary, our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options, disability and life/AD&D, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, unlimited virtual telemedicine and mental health counseling, 401(k) including company matching, flexible paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave and much more.