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Senior Account Manager
This is a high-impact leadership role for a strategic marketer who wants to move beyond tactical execution into a consultative partnership with B2B tech leaders. You will balance the art of relationship management with the science of budget oversight and program growth. It is a perfect fit for someone who wants to influence agency-wide operations while driving measurable success for global brands.
Walker Sands · Chicago, Illinois, United States · Posted 19 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact leadership role for a strategic marketer who wants to move beyond tactical execution into a consultative partnership with B2B tech leaders. You will balance the art of relationship management with the science of budget oversight and program growth. It is a perfect fit for someone who wants to influence agency-wide operations while driving measurable success for global brands.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary strategic partner for a diverse portfolio of B2B and tech clients
- Oversee the development and delivery of high-quality marketing materials across various channels
- Manage account profitability, including budget tracking and identifying upsell opportunities
- Lead internal teams to ensure deliverables align with long-term client business goals
- Mentor junior team members to improve internal agency operations and craft
Essential
- Proven ability to manage primary day-to-day client interactions independently
- Experience coordinating internal responses to complex client inquiries
- Ability to facilitate and lead client touchpoints and strategic meetings
- Experience managing client budgets and financial health
- Track record of supporting renewal processes and organic account growth
- Ability to translate client business goals into actionable marketing strategies
Preferred
- Experience working with Fortune 500 corporations or high-tech firms
- Background in professional services marketing
- Experience mentoring junior account staff
- Strong point of view on business growth and agency leadership
Key Skills
Strategic thinkingProactive relationship buildingProject management and organizationRisk managementClear and insightful communicationDecision-making in fast-paced environmentsCross-functional collaboration
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ and non-binary individuals
- Reasonable accommodations provided during the application process
- Culture of constant learning and professional development
- Opportunity to work with a prestigious client portfolio (Fortune 500, high-tech)
- Mentorship and leadership development opportunities
Next step
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