Account Manager Jobs in Illinois
Account Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with the state's market among the most active in the Midwest, concentrated in B2B technology, healthcare services, financial products, and manufacturing distribution at every level from entry-level associate through senior account director. Chicago anchors the vast majority of openings, with Schaumburg and Naperville rounding out the top hiring corridors, where large employers such as Salesforce, Aon, and Zebra Technologies maintain substantial Illinois operations. Advertising and agency account management, SaaS and enterprise software, and commercial insurance are consistently the highest-volume specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
As a Platform Technical Account Manager at Integral Ad Science, you own the post-sales technical relationship for key clients. Your primary objectives are to drive efficiency and business value by helping clients fully leverage IAS's solutions, analyze customer workflows, identify opportunities for process improvement, and serve as a trusted advisor on best practices in digital media and ad tech environments.
Note: The responsibilities below reflect the core of this role today, but this is a fluid position, priorities, ownership areas, and day-to-day focus will shift as client needs and internal processes evolve. We're looking for someone comfortable operating in grey areas, without a fully defined playbook, and who can adapt accordingly.
Key Responsibilities
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Technical Advocacy & Service SLA Management:
Serve as the main technical point of contact for key clients, delivering guidance on adopting and optimizing IAS' product offerings. Monitor and manage partner-specific technical support operations for IAS products and integrations to contractually defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and response/resolution metrics. Review and interpret client contracts to understand defined SLAs, obligations, and risk areas, and apply that understanding to prioritize work, escalate appropriately, and guide client-facing decisions.
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Workflow Automation:
Audit internal processes to identify areas for automation, recommending and implementing AI-driven solutions to streamline day-to-day work.
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Proactive Support:
Monitor client health and key metrics with insights; flag anomalies, preempt issues, and ensure clients are positioned for success.
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Enablement & Training:
Deliver training sessions and supporting materials to upskill client teams on new AI-driven features and integrations.
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Continuous Improvement & Feedback Loop:
Gather and relay client feedback to Product and Engineering, advocating for new automation capabilities and smarter workflows.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner closely with internal stakeholders across Business Development, Solutions Engineering, Product, Engineering, and Operations to support account growth, align on feature roadmaps, and resolve complex technical escalations seamlessly. Be able to work in non-defined roles and responsibilities to deliver results.
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Client Travel:
Occasional travel to client sites may be required to build relationships, deliver trainings, or conduct strategic technical reviews.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years as a TAM, platform support, or technical client success role (preferably in ad tech or SaaS).
- Experience working directly at or with major social platforms (e.g., Meta, TikTok, YouTube) and managing ongoing technical operations.
- Strong understanding of AI/automation in digital media; hands-on experience using or implementing AI tools.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and client communication skills, with a proven track record of managing and meeting strict contractual client SLAs.
- Ability to translate business challenges into technical solutions, effectively collaborating across departments (Product, Engineering, Sales, BD) to achieve client objectives.
- Comfort operating in a fluid, evolving role with undefined or shifting responsibilities; adaptability is essential.
- BA/BS required.
Success Measures
- Client Satisfaction and Retention: High client satisfaction scores and strong retention and growth of client business.
- Operational Efficiency and AI-Implementation: Measurable time savings and workflow improvements achieved for client support operations through implementation of AI tools.
- Business Acumen in Practice: Demonstrated ability to apply contract and SLA knowledge to day-to-day prioritization, escalation, and client management decisions.
- Critical Thinking & Navigating Ambiguity: Proven ability to operate in complex, undefined situations — applying critical thinking, building structure without formal guidance, and making sound decisions with incomplete information.
IAS Pay Transparency:
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location, and any additional locations are listed below. Our pay ranges are based on the work location. As part of IAS compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, health insurance (medical, dental, vision) as well as PPO, HSA and FSA options and 401k with employer matching contributions. All full-time employee roles include competitive compensation and are eligible for an annual bonus and/or other incentive plans. Each candidate’s compensation package is based on multiple factors, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need.
Primary Location:
US - Chicago, IL
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Additional Locations:
US - New York, NY
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About Integral Ad Science:
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a leading global media measurement and optimization platform that delivers the industry’s most actionable data to drive superior results for the world’s largest advertisers, publishers, and media platforms. IAS’s software provides comprehensive and enriched data that ensures ads are seen by real people in safe and suitable environments, while improving return on ad spend for advertisers and yield for publishers. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality. For more information, visit integralads.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
IAS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to our diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. We strongly encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.
California Applicant Pre-Collection Notice:
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment or engagement with IAS, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, commercial information, professional or employment or engagement information, non-public education records, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment or engagement. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at compliance@integralads.com.
Attention agency/3rd party recruiters: IAS does not accept any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles. If you are interested in becoming an IAS recruiting partner, please send an email introducing your company to recruitingagencies@integralads.com. We will get back to you if there's interest in a partnership.
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- Marketing & Advertising
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in account manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field required
- Proven ability to manage a portfolio of B2B or enterprise client accounts independently
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce to track pipeline and client activity
- Strong consultative selling and contract negotiation skills in a competitive market
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for executive-level client presentations
Account Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an account manager in Illinois?
Account management in Illinois requires no state-issued license, so the path runs through education and employer-facing credentials. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or communications. From there, candidates typically move up through inside sales, sales development, or customer success roles at Illinois-based companies. Earning a Certified Strategic Account Management (CSAM) credential or completing Salesforce certification strengthens applications for mid-level and senior roles, particularly in Chicago's competitive SaaS and financial services sectors.
How much do account managers make in Illinois?
Account managers in Illinois earn a median of about $66,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,530 for the lowest 10% to over $154,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire account managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring account managers in Illinois right now include US Energy Company, State Farm, and Rent-A-Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's deep base of Fortune 500 headquarters, insurance carriers, and B2B technology firms means consistent account management demand across the Chicago metro and key suburban employment corridors like Schaumburg and Downers Grove.
Which Illinois cities have the most account manager jobs?
Chicago, Illinois, and Schaumburg account for the largest share of account manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it concentrates the state's financial services, enterprise technology, healthcare, and advertising agency employers, while Schaumburg and Naperville attract openings from large corporate campuses and regional headquarters that house dedicated sales and client success teams.
Are there remote account manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields, since account management is largely relationship-driven work conducted over calls, video meetings, and email. About 80% of account manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly desk-based this role is. Strategic account and enterprise account manager roles at SaaS and insurance companies tend to carry the most flexible location arrangements.
How can I get hired as an account manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a sales development representative or customer success associate role at an Illinois-based technology or insurance company, which builds the client-facing fundamentals employers require before promoting into account management. Large Chicago-area employers such as Salesforce, Morningstar, and regional insurance carriers run formal rotational or associate sales programs aimed at recent graduates. A completed Salesforce Administrator certification or a demonstrable internship with documented revenue or retention results gives candidates without full-time experience a concrete edge in Illinois interviews.
Where can I find and apply to account manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to account manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated in real time. Search the listings by city, industry, or seniority level to narrow to roles that fit your background, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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