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Account Strategist - Technology Marketing

StudioNorth, North Chicago, IL, USA

Job type: Full Time


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

Requirements
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

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