At DeanHouston, we believe that powerful marketing starts with powerful relationships. We're looking for a client-obsessed Account Manager for our Orland Park, IL, office who's equal parts strategist, communicator and business builder.
In this role, you’ll be the go-to partner for our clients, leading integrated marketing campaigns, solving complex challenges and uncovering growth opportunities that matter. You won't just manage projects — you’ll cultivate trust, champion strategy and own outcomes.
- Work with the team to develop and lead the execution of integrated marketing plans tailored to each client’s business goals, challenges, and market position.
- Continuously audit and optimize marketing efforts, seeking opportunities to improve performance and deliver client ROI.
- Drive the strategic use of DH+ resources and capabilities, ensuring our solutions remain proactive and business-first.
- Act as the client’s trusted advisor, proactively identifying needs and bringing business-building ideas to the table.
- Lead quarterly/semi-annual business reviews and strategic planning sessions to align efforts with evolving client goals. Present clear and actionable marketing metrics, proactive ideas and insights during client meetings and reviews.
- Build long-term client relationships rooted in trust, transparency, and measurable impact.
- Communicate with clarity, empathy, and professionalism; document and track input, progress, and feedback.
- Work with the team to lead the scoping, development, and delivery of omni-channel marketing campaigns.
- Draft and present project briefs and scope of work, ensuring full alignment with client expectations, goals, and deliverables.
- Manage budgets, timelines, and quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
- Partner with creative and technical teams to ensure flawless execution and client satisfaction.
- Serve as the marketing lead on multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration across departments.
- Share knowledge and best practices with internal teams to build collective strength and deliver consistent results.
- Proactively manage capacity and flag issues before they impact delivery.
- Strengthen client relationships by delivering consistent value and work with the team to proactively identify growth opportunities.
- Act as a steward of the DH+ brand and service model, delivering a Platinum+ experience at every touchpoint.
- Maintain disciplined project execution, ensuring clarity around objectives, scope, timing, and outcomes.
- Collaborate seamlessly across departments, reducing bottlenecks and aligning expectations.
You are a client-obsessed, strategic thinker who thrives on building marketing programs that drive business impact. You are passionate about fostering relationships, navigating complexity with calm confidence, and elevating team and client performance. You embrace ownership, communicate with intention, and bring energy and curiosity to every challenge. You are not just a manager—you are a Trusted Navigator.
Preferred Skills & Experience- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
- 3-6 years of experience in a marketing role, preferably in an agency setting.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute multi-channel marketing strategies.
- Understanding of digital marketing, content strategy, lead generation, and marketing analytics.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Highly organized with a passion for details and process.
- Experience with marketing platforms, CRM tools, and project management systems.
- Proven ability to lead client relationships and inspire internal teams.
The total target compensation for this role will be an annual salary of $65,000 – $85,000. Pay will be determined based on location, experience, internal pay equity, and relevant business considerations.
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What We Do
DeanHouston, Inc. is a full-service, business-to-business integrated marketing communications firm, whose mantra — Eternally Confident. Totally Fearless. — drives its strategic, total immersion approach to leveraging customer opportunities and solving complex customer problems.
Headquartered in the Two Rivers building at 525 Scott Street, Suite 201, Covington, KY (USA), DeanHouston also has offices in:
1) Rancho Cucamonga, CA, near Los Angeles
2) Orland Park, IL, southwest of Chicago
3) Nashville, TN
4) Shanghai, China
Established in the summer of 1988, DeanHouston has experienced explosive growth between 2008 and 2017, expanding its full-time employee base by more than 350% and tripling its office footprint across the enterprise. The company currently has a staff of nearly 80 people.
DeanHouston was named five times to the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing privately held companies. In 2016, it was the only Ohio company to earn a spot on this exclusive list five consecutive years.
Now the 13th largest advertising and marketing firm in the 17-county Greater Cincinnati region, DeanHouston has made the Cincinnati Business Courier's Fast 55 list three consecutive years.
Other recent notable recognition include the:
* Goering Center Tri-State Family and Private Business top Private Business Award for companies 16-50 years in business
* Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and Columbus’s Seize Hope Corporate Award
DeanHouston stays true to its original business mission: To help technical products and services companies increase revenues and net income through development/implementation of integrated branding & marketing communications strategies aligned with their short- and long-range business objectives.
