At MERGE, we are Built Different. We are a marketing and technology agency purpose-built for the intersection of health and wellness—where human impact matters most. By weaving storytelling through technology, we move beyond traditional engagement to Whole Human Marketing. This approach recognizes that humans are multidimensional and complex, and uses AI to ensure every brand interaction feels natural, contextual, and relevant.
This commitment to human-first innovation is what brings us together and propels us forward. We are united by our North Star: to unite people and brands to empower healthier, happier lives.
Emerge to the Top of Your Career
At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.
As our Account Director, you will...
Oversee and lead all account management processes on our Healthcare team. You’ll act as a senior solution-oriented leader who thrives on developing lasting relationships between the client and agency teams. Utilizing deep industry knowledge and experience, you will inspire team members to make our strategy, creative, and digital campaigns more innovative, smarter, and more robust. This position involves consistent client contact and operates at a high level in all aspects of account management.
Be Accountable and Responsible
- Provide strategic leadership for the Account Management team, including:
- Serve as the trusted voice of the consumer by assimilating customer and marketplace insights into the development of strategies and marketing programs
- Efficiently balance the dual expectations of the agency and our clients
- Guide clients by educating them with strategy, ideas, trends, and thought leadership
- Responsible for creating relationships with senior clients to facilitate the overall needs of the client and agency
- Sign off on materials for reporting to the client
- Grow business by utilizing experience to identify additional business needs and implement solutions
- Leverage experience and capabilities to craft strategic and creative solutions for both existing and new business clients
- Incorporate senior staff from other departments as project objectives or issues warrant
- Manage and grow a team as a mentor and trusted advisor to account team
These are the qualifications we’re looking for
- 8-10+ years of account management/consulting experience within an advertising agency, focused on healthcare clients
- Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience
- Experience working in healthcare systems
- Strong background in advertising, online experience, analytics, and strategic planning work.
- Ability to evaluate competitive communications across categories, consumer, service, cultural trends, etc.
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves to be a constant leader to a team in a highly collaborative environment and to develop and execute client service strategies
- Advanced client management skills, especially as it relates to expanding business within existing clients
- Superior professional communication and presentation skills
- Commitment to the client, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving ability
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At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.
MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.
The salary range for this role is [$98,300-$117,950], based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
And here’s how we live our values at MERGE
- Ability. Mastering our craft
- Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
- Humility. Collaborating for shared success
MERGE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!
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MERGE Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
220 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601
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