Account Executive
We’re partnering with a Minneapolis-based strategic brand and marketing agency to find an energetic, proactive, detail-oriented Account Executive who thrives where strategy, creativity, and execution come together.
This is a hybrid role (Tuesday–Thursday in-office, Monday and Friday remote) for someone who brings ownership, urgency, and confidence, and who genuinely enjoys building strong relationships and helping great work come to life!
What You’ll Do
Build Strong Client Partnerships
You’ll serve as the day-to-day lead for a portfolio of brand strategy and creative clients, acting as a trusted partner and steady guide.
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Lead client meetings, set thoughtful agendas, and map clear next steps
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Translate client goals into focused briefs and actionable plans
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Build trust through responsiveness, clarity, and proactive problem-solving
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Anticipate needs and offer smart recommendations before they’re requested
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Connect business objectives to creative outcomes
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Communicate clearly and confidently – sharp emails, efficient meetings, friendly follow-ups
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Catch risks early, solve them quickly, and keep everyone aligned
Guide Projects from Start to Finish
You’ll keep work moving forward with precision, ensuring every detail is accounted for.
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Manage scopes, timelines, budgets, and feedback with confidence
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Stay highly organized – you love lists, systems, and proactive follow-ups
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Coordinate across strategy, creative, production, and external partners
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Organize documents, assets, and workflows with exceptional attention to detail
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Maintain version control and streamline collaboration
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Support estimating, briefing, invoicing, resourcing, and forecasting
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Run internal status and resourcing meetings
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Partner with vendors (print, proofing, production, mailing)
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Identify inefficiencies and help improve how we work
Be a Positive Ambassador
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Bring curiosity about brands, business, and people
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Show up with humility, good humor, and professionalism
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Contribute to thought leadership, case studies, and storytelling
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Help evolve our tools, processes, and standards as we grow
Skills & Experience:
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5+ years in account management, project management, or client services
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Agency or consulting experience
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Comfortable managing multiple clients and stakeholders at once
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Strong understanding of brand strategy and creative workflows
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Confident managing budgets, scopes, timelines, and resourcing
Proficiency in:
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Google Docs, Slides, Sheets
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PowerPoint, Word, Excel
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Basecamp, Harvest, or similar tools
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Outlook
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Social media strategy and content development
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AI-enabled marketing tools and workflows
Why You’ll Love This Role:
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You’ll wear a lot of hats and make a real impact!
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You’ll learn directly from experienced founders, leadership, and ambitious clients
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Your ideas won’t just be welcomed – they’ll be expected!
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You’ll work on brands that are driving growth and innovation
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You’ll sit at the intersection of business strategy and creative thinking
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You’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares about the work, about each other, and about showing up every day!
The target base salary range for this role is $80,000–$100,000, with final compensation determined based on a candidate’s overall experience level and future growth potential.
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ABOUT SKYWATER SEARCH
Start with your Short List
Led by a group of seasoned search industry professionals, SkyWater Search Partners brings new focus to a novel concept, “Short List Search.” Our purpose is to leave a lasting impression on the clients we serve by providing individuals who will make a measurable difference in their business. We strive to consistently deliver great results to our clients in a very timely manner.
Practice Areas
Our practice areas are led by highly experienced executive recruiters who take great care in fully understanding client requirements and candidate qualifications.
• Accounting and Finance
• Information Technology
• Operations
• Engineering
• Sales
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Legal
• Construction
• Supply Chain
• Consumer Package Goods (CPG)
Founded on long-standing relationships and hundreds of successful placements throughout the Twin Cities business community, SkyWater Search Partners is a proven resource for clients and candidates looking to quickly and confidently explore their “short list” of best choices. Count on us to find the best people – and the best fit.