Marketing Intern

Marketing Intern

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!
• Hybrid Work schedule
• 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

The Job at a Glance

In our Marketing Internship program, you'll gain meaningful, hands-on experience across key areas of modern marketing - including digital campaigns, product positioning, internal communications, and brand engagement. Working closely with our digital marketing operations team, segment marketers, and campaign stakeholders, you'll contribute to initiatives that increase customer engagement, elevate our brand presence, and grow our digital footprint.

Throughout the internship, you'll gain exposure to tools like CRM and ERP platforms, dive into campaign analytics, and support strategic communication efforts all while sharpening your business acumen and marketing skills. This opportunity is designed to immerse you in a fast-paced, innovative environment where you can build confidence, explore different paths within marketing, and walk away with more knowledge and a clearer picture of where you want to go in your career.

A Typical Day

• Collaborate with the team to ideate, execute, and report on campaigns - email, SMS, push, and occasionally offline tactics
• Assist in drafting marketing materials: flyers, email campaigns, web content, and social media posts along with internal communication
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and campaign planning
• Create internal communications including newsletters, announcements, and team engagement content
• Monitor campaign performance and help compile reporting and analysis
• Conduct research on industry trends, competitive positioning, and new media opportunities
• Support event and tradeshow planning as needed
• Work across teams to ensure marketing materials are aligned, creative, and effective

To Land This Opportunity

• You're working toward a Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• You have a solid understanding of marketing concepts
• You're proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); bonus points for experience with CRM/ERP
• You have expertise in social media platforms and have a creative eye for messaging and visuals
• You are highly detail-oriented, organized, curious, and eager to learn
• You're an excellent communicator - both written and verbal - and a collaborative team player
• You're an all-star communicator and are proficient in English (both written and verbal)
• You have a quality, high speed internet connection at home

About Your Future Team

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 pay for this internship is $17.00 per hour. 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.