Account Strategist – Technology Marketing in North Chicago, Illinois at StudioNorth

About StudioNorth

StudioNorth fuses human imagination with intelligent systems to deliver accelerated impact where it matters most. We help leading B2B brands like CDW, Lenovo, and LinkedIn connect strategy to action—through creativity that performs and data that speaks.

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic, client-focused Account Strategist with experience in the technology and channel marketing space to support key accounts including enterprise technology, IT, and partner organization.

This role is responsible for managing client relationships, leading strategic conversations, guiding stakeholder interviews, and ensuring successful execution of integrated marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate understands both the strategic and executional sides of marketing and can confidently translate client objectives into high-quality final deliverables.

The Account Strategist will work closely with clients and internal creative, digital, and production teams to deliver impactful marketing programs that drive engagement, demand generation, and business growth.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned technology and channel marketing accounts
• Lead client discovery sessions, stakeholder interviews, and strategic planning conversations
• Develop strategic recommendations aligned with client business goals and marketing objectives
• Manage integrated marketing campaigns and cross-functional project execution
• Coordinate internal teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with strategy
• Understand and review final deliverables including presentations, digital campaigns, sales enablement materials, websites, video, and partner marketing assets
• Present strategic recommendations and final work product confidently to client stakeholders
• Analyze campaign performance and provide actionable insights and optimization recommendations
• Identify opportunities for account growth and expanded client support

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
• 3-7 years of experience in account management, client strategy, or technology marketing
• Experience supporting enterprise B2B technology or channel marketing clients
• Strong understanding of technology marketing, partner ecosystems, and demand generation strategies
• Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation, and client management skills
• Ability to lead interviews, gather strategic insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities with attention to detail
• Experience collaborating with creative, digital, and production teams
• Ability to understand and evaluate final work product through both a strategic and client-focused lens

Preferred Qualifications

• Agency experience supporting enterprise technology accounts
• Experience with MDF/co-op funded marketing programs
• Familiarity with CRM, marketing automation, and reporting platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Why StudioNorth?

We’re a bold, fast-growing B2B marketing agency that blends strategy, creativity, and technology to help clients succeed in healthcare, tech, and manufacturing. We value curiosity, collaboration, and results—and we’re committed to building a team that thrives on making an impact together. Join a culture that believes:

• Creativity is a business advantage
• AI is only powerful when it’s purposeful
• Partnership is a verb

How We’ll Support You—Professionally and Personally:
Your Well-Being, Our Priority

• Medical, Dental, and Vision: StudioNorth covers 80% of medical premiums (Blue Cross Blue Shield) and offers dental and vision plans through Principal
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life/AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage — because life happens
• Mental Health Support: Confidential, 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Parental Leave: Generous leave for maternity, paternity, and adoption
• Pet Insurance: Because fur babies are family too
• 401(k) with Company Match: Invest in your future with our competitive 401(k) plan and company match

Stay ahead of the curve

• Learning budgets
• Tuition reimbursement
• AI certifications

Take Time to Recharge

• Company-wide recharge week at the end of the year
• Generous PTO and paid holidays that grow with you
• Summer Hour Fridays for that early weekend feeling
• Volunteer days to give back to causes you love

Culture that Connects

• Collaborate with amazing teammates, partner with inspiring clients, and create work you’re proud of
• Modern workspaces with ergonomic setups, fresh coffee on drip, catered lunches and a fully stocked snack kitchen to fuel big ideas
• Club 78, our employee-led culture crew, keeps the energy high with themed parties, team trivia, charity drives, and spontaneous snack attacks