Baird & Warner

Account Executive – Residential Real Estate

Baird & Warner

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per year

About the role

  • Serve as a trusted marketing partner to Baird & Warner’s top brokers and teams, helping to define and elevate their personal brands.
  • Lead the development of annual marketing strategies.
  • Manage ongoing campaigns.
  • Collaborate closely with internal creative teams to ensure high-quality execution from concept through completion.

Requirements

  • Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with brokers by delivering high-quality service in a timely and professional manner.
  • Partner with brokers to develop comprehensive marketing plans aligned with their individual business goals.
  • Manage multiple marketing initiatives simultaneously, ensuring clear communication, timely execution, and necessary approvals.
  • Conduct regular meetings with brokers to assess progress, identify new opportunities, and address evolving needs.
  • Collaborate with an Account Coordinator to ensure accurate and timely project submission to the creative team; delegate administrative tasks as appropriate.
  • Respond promptly and effectively to broker inquiries and requests.
  • Communicate in a positive, collaborative manner that supports a cohesive and productive work environment.
  • Stay informed of market trends, industry developments, and new products or services.
  • Ensure all marketing materials comply with brand standards, legal, and regulatory requirements.
  • **Qualifications & Experience**
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in marketing management or an account executive–level role.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience within the residential real estate industry.
  • Familiarity with the Chicagoland market and its diverse neighborhoods is strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
  • **Skills & Attributes**
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Results-driven, adaptable, and able to manage shifting priorities.
  • Creative thinker with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively.
  • Professional judgment, discretion, and a high level of attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and empathize with brokers at all experience levels.
  • Ability to communicate and negotiate with tact, diplomacy, and confidence.
Benefits
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment that values creativity and new ideas.
  • Flexible hybrid work model with offices across Chicagoland and corporate hubs in downtown Chicago and Schaumburg.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Generous paid time off, including paid holidays, three (3) floating holidays, and two (2) volunteer days annually.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
marketing strategiescampaign managementmarketing plansproject managementbrand compliancemarket analysisresidential real estateChicagoland market familiarityMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Workspace
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillstime managementmultitaskingresults-drivenadaptabilitycreative thinkingprofessional judgmentinterpersonal skillsnegotiation skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketingBachelor’s degree in communicationsBachelor’s degree in related field