Associate Account Strategist

Downers Grove, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New Grad1+ years expInternship

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support client communications and project coordination as an Associate Account Strategist in LEVER's intern-to-hire program.

  • Own client updates, meeting prep, and follow-through with the pod and PM teams.
  • Must-have: recent degree in marketing/communications and strong written/verbal skills.
  • Standout: structured path from internship to full-time associate in a small client pod.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a point of contact alongside an Account Strategist for routine client communications, helping ensure requests, questions, and updates are addressed promptly
  • Maintain regular communication with clients to share updates on campaign performance, deliverables, and upcoming initiatives
  • Help prepare meeting agendas, gather relevant updates from the pod team, and work with the PM team to document follow-up actions after client calls
  • Support the preparation and delivery of performance reports that clearly communicate campaign results, trends, and insights
  • Coordinate internally to ensure client requests and campaign priorities are communicated to the right people on the pod team
  • Track deliverables, timelines, and tasks alongside the Project Manager to keep work aligned with client expectations
  • Assist the Account Strategist with research, presentations, and planning documents that support strategic client recommendations

Requirements

  • Recently completed a degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field
  • Internship or coursework experience in account management, client services, marketing coordination, or a similar area; agency experience is a plus but not required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-ready presence
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities without losing track of details
  • Comfort working with marketing performance data and a willingness to learn how to translate results into client-friendly insights
  • A collaborative mindset and eagerness to work across teams
  • A proactive attitude with the ability to anticipate client needs and follow through
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Lever

Lever is a full service marketing agency based just outside of Chicago. With over 2 decades of marketing know-how, our team provides leading expertise in today’s most advanced digital and offline marketing opportunities.

Founded in 2006
Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
40 employees (19 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.7%
Direct
47.2%
Referral
9.1%
Social
8.9%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~40

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
17 (43% of company)