Account Director Jobs in Wisconsin
Account Director jobs in Wisconsin are in consistent demand across advertising, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing sectors, with openings at every level from newly promoted managers to senior client leads overseeing multi-million-dollar accounts. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are the primary hiring centers, home to established employers like Northwestern Mutual, American Family Insurance, and Kohler Co. that maintain dedicated account management teams. Specialists in digital strategy, B2B account growth, and agency-side client services are the most sought-after. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Director- Account Development
This role will be part of our Commercial Sales Team. Selling and winning dedicated, intermodal, OTR and brokerage opportunities. You will interface with our operating teams to ensure we have a clear vision of the needs of our network and uncovering opportunities to grow. Collaboration with our account managers, customer service and operations are essential to provide the best customer experience and grow with existing customers.
Keys to success in this role will be:
- Can evaluate customer needs and solve with Paper Transport’s service offerings.
- Establish new relationships and generate revenue.
- Being a self-starter and results driven is essential.
- Engaging prospects and discovering the pain points we can solve for to be a valuable partner for them.
- Continual proactive decision-making ability as well as adaptability.
- Focusing on economical solutions for the customer and profitability for Paper Transport, allow for an incentive plan with no limit to earn!
Education and experience requirements:
- 5-7 years of Transportation experience is preferred
- Prior Account Management/ Senior Account Management or Operations Management experience is a plus
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Job Qualifications Required for Success:
- Decisiveness: Have the ability to put things into perspective, weigh all your options, assess all relevant information and anticipate the consequences, good and bad. Have the ability to know who can help you reach a solution.
- Communication: Ability to adjust your tone/style according to your audience, ability to explain complex issues both internally and externally.
- Time Management: Have the ability to manage efficiently and prioritize tasks while adopting an attitude to take on new tasks and deadlines.
- Self-Motivation: Having a positive attitude and the initiative to work without constant supervision.
- Teamwork: working for our common goal, know when to be a leader and when to be a listener. Ability to be perceptive along with receptive to others needs and responsibilities.
- Conflict Resolution: Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish a rapport with others, know how to be persuasive with the ability to stay calm.
- Computer Expertise: Must be proficient in Microsoft software; Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint. CRM experience preferred.
Work lifestyle you will experience:
- Values-based culture: Commitment to Safety and Create a Great Place to Work.
- We are collaborative with a culture of innovation, nimbleness, and the drive to succeed.
- Generous work/life balance, family first mindset.
- Decision making from the bottom up not the top down.
- Continual development training to enhance your current skill set both soft and technical.
- Ability to work with others within the company on projects that enhance our work experience.
Why PTI? Take a look at PTI’s advantages and apply today:
- Excellent company culture with family-like work environment. (We wouldn’t be who we are today without our employees!)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer contributions to your Health Savings Account
- Short term disability and long term disability
- 100% company paid life insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings with company match
- Paid Time Off and company paid holidays
- Drive Your Wellbeing Program (third party nurse partner available at no cost to you)
- Financial Counseling Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing training and employee development opportunities
- Education Assistance Program for master’s degree
A Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers
At Paper Transport, we’re not just building careers, we’re building community. As a Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers, we bring the same passion, teamwork, and commitment to excellence on the road as the Packers do on the field. Join a team that’s driving forward with purpose, pride, and a winning spirit.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Director- Account Development
This role will be part of our Commercial Sales Team. Selling and winning dedicated, intermodal, OTR and brokerage opportunities. You will interface with our operating teams to ensure we have a clear vision of the needs of our network and uncovering opportunities to grow. Collaboration with our account managers, customer service and operations are essential to provide the best customer experience and grow with existing customers.
Keys to success in this role will be:
- Can evaluate customer needs and solve with Paper Transport’s service offerings.
- Establish new relationships and generate revenue.
- Being a self-starter and results driven is essential.
- Engaging prospects and discovering the pain points we can solve for to be a valuable partner for them.
- Continual proactive decision-making ability as well as adaptability.
- Focusing on economical solutions for the customer and profitability for Paper Transport, allow for an incentive plan with no limit to earn!
Education and experience requirements:
- 5-7 years of Transportation experience is preferred
- Prior Account Management/ Senior Account Management or Operations Management experience is a plus
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred
Job Qualifications Required for Success:
- Decisiveness: Have the ability to put things into perspective, weigh all your options, assess all relevant information and anticipate the consequences, good and bad. Have the ability to know who can help you reach a solution.
- Communication: Ability to adjust your tone/style according to your audience, ability to explain complex issues both internally and externally.
- Time Management: Have the ability to manage efficiently and prioritize tasks while adopting an attitude to take on new tasks and deadlines.
- Self-Motivation: Having a positive attitude and the initiative to work without constant supervision.
- Teamwork: working for our common goal, know when to be a leader and when to be a listener. Ability to be perceptive along with receptive to others needs and responsibilities.
- Conflict Resolution: Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish a rapport with others, know how to be persuasive with the ability to stay calm.
- Computer Expertise: Must be proficient in Microsoft software; Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint. CRM experience preferred.
Work lifestyle you will experience:
- Values-based culture: Commitment to Safety and Create a Great Place to Work.
- We are collaborative with a culture of innovation, nimbleness, and the drive to succeed.
- Generous work/life balance, family first mindset.
- Decision making from the bottom up not the top down.
- Continual development training to enhance your current skill set both soft and technical.
- Ability to work with others within the company on projects that enhance our work experience.
Why PTI? Take a look at PTI’s advantages and apply today:
- Excellent company culture with family-like work environment. (We wouldn’t be who we are today without our employees!)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer contributions to your Health Savings Account
- Short term disability and long term disability
- 100% company paid life insurance
- 401k Retirement Savings with company match
- Paid Time Off and company paid holidays
- Drive Your Wellbeing Program (third party nurse partner available at no cost to you)
- Financial Counseling Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing training and employee development opportunities
- Education Assistance Program for master’s degree
A Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers
At Paper Transport, we’re not just building careers, we’re building community. As a Dedicated Transportation Partner of the Green Bay Packers, we bring the same passion, teamwork, and commitment to excellence on the road as the Packers do on the field. Join a team that’s driving forward with purpose, pride, and a winning spirit.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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The qualifications that appear most often in account director jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a closely related field
- Five or more years of progressive account management or client services experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage client relationships independently
- Experience developing and presenting strategic account plans to senior stakeholders
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot for pipeline management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills suited to executive-level client interaction
Account Director Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a account director in Wisconsin?
Account directors in Wisconsin are not required to hold a state-issued license, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or communications combined with several years of account management experience. Many Wisconsin employers also value candidates who have advanced through agency or corporate client-services roles, progressively taking on larger books of business. Earning certifications in project management or digital marketing strengthens a candidacy considerably.
How much do account directors make in Wisconsin?
Account directors in Wisconsin earn a median of about $64,020 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $39,900 for the lowest 10% to over $123,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire account directors in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring account directors in Wisconsin include Plexus, Comply365, and KDV Label, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of insurance carriers, financial services firms, and regional advertising agencies means account director openings appear regularly across both corporate and agency environments throughout the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most account director jobs?
Beloit, Neenah, and De Pere lead Wisconsin for account director openings. Milwaukee's density of corporate headquarters in insurance, manufacturing, and professional services drives the largest share of postings, while Madison's mix of technology firms and state-government contractors generates consistent demand, and Green Bay's manufacturing and regional agency sector rounds out the top markets.
Are there remote account director jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, and more than many client-facing roles, because account directors handle strategy and communication work that can often be done off-site. About 100% of account director openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's mix of client calls, internal planning, and presentation work. Strategic planning, reporting, and campaign oversight tasks are the most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a account director in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up through an account coordinator or account manager role at a Wisconsin agency or corporate marketing team. Milwaukee-area advertising agencies, Madison-based tech companies, and large employers like American Family Insurance regularly hire account coordinators and junior managers who can grow into director roles over several years. Building a portfolio of client results and earning a project management or digital marketing certification gives early-career candidates a clear competitive edge.
Where can I find and apply to account director jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to account director jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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