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Program Manager, Manufacturer Partnerships

86 Repairs

Dupage County, IL, USA · $96k–$130k a year · Posted November 6, 2026

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Description

Position at Parts Town

Manufacturer Partnerships Program Manager

See What We’re All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!

Perks

Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!

Quarterly profit sharing bonus

Team member appreciation events and recognition programs

Volunteer opportunities

Casual dress code

On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses

All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

Our team's overall objective is to establish Parts Town as the trusted partner in the industry to the manufacturers we work with, establishing unique value through our relationships, innovation, marketing, data, and culture. Manufacturer Partnerships Program Manager (internally known as PARTnership Builder) will serve as the liaison between internal Parts Town departments and a variety of contacts within the manufacturer to deepen relationships, guide projects to completion, and enable continuous program improvement.

A Typical Day

Initiate and coordinate projects for existing programs to enhance our position as a trusted partner

Launch and operationalize new manufacturer programs

Manage compliance with our partnership agreements

Grow deeper partnerships and Sales**

To Land This Opportunity

You have 3-5 years under your belt in a business environment, managing stakeholders and projects, communicating across multiple levels of the organization, reporting results, along with bearing a high level of comfort with all MS Office tools, SAP, and Salesforce

You are a resourceful self-starter, who is comfortable driving results and deadlines autonomously

You can walk into a room of strangers and have a dozen friends before the party’s over. It’s not unusual to find you chatting up team members at all levels of the organization

You lead with curiosity. You have a passion for solving problems, continuous improvement, and making order out of chaos

Your previous coworkers could use the following words to describe you: committed, collaborative, approachable, articulate, and flexible

About Your Future Team

Our team is all about building genuine relationships and working collaboratively within Parts Town and across the industry. We take exceptional care of our customers, earn trust by doing what we say we will do, and hold ourselves accountable for strong follow-through and great results. We’re a fun bunch with ambitious goals. When we are in the office, we love to celebrate big wins, birthdays, and milestone anniversaries.

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported. We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The salary range for this role is $96,471.08- $130,191.29 annually which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay-for performance-company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.