Partner Account Manager Jobs in Illinois

Partner Account Manager jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in technology, enterprise software, cloud services, and financial services, and openings ranging from entry-level partner development roles through senior and director-level positions. Chicago leads hiring by a wide margin, with Naperville and Schaumburg also active given the technology corridor anchored along the I-88 corridor. Established Illinois employers such as Salesforce, Motorola Solutions, and Aon are among the most consistent hirers of partner account managers in the state, particularly for specialists in channel sales, SaaS partner ecosystems, and alliances management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employerHuman Interest
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring5
Work type67% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Luna Physical Therapy
Partner Account Manager - Chicago, IL
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Luna Physical Therapy
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Partner Account Manager - Chicago, IL
Luna Physical Therapy
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
$80k - $90k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Braze
Partner Account Director
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Braze
Added 3d ago
Partner Account Director
Braze
Chicago, Illinois
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
IT Support
$135k - $212k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Uber
Account Partner, SMB Grocery & Retail
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Uber
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Account Partner, SMB Grocery & Retail
Uber
Chicago, Illinois
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$33 - $39/hr
Bachelor's degree in economics
10,000+

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Strategic Account Director – Channel Partner
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Added 2w ago
Strategic Account Director – Channel Partner
Dmd Systems Recovery
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
Project Management
$125k - $210k/yr

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LG Electronics
Education Partner Account Manager
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LG Electronics
Added 3w ago
Education Partner Account Manager
LG Electronics
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Quality Control
$120k - $135k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Partner Account Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
8 jobs
Evanston
1 job
Naperville
1 job
East Moline
1 job
Lincolnshire
1 job

Partner Account Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Human Interest
Human Interest2 open roles
Uber
Uber1 open role
Braze
Braze1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in partner account manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Three or more years of channel sales, partner development, or alliance management experience required
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field strongly preferred by Illinois employers
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and grow a portfolio of reseller or technology partner accounts
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics to track partner pipelines
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with sales, marketing, and product teams
  • Willingness to travel within Illinois and occasionally regionally to support partner engagements

Partner Account Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a partner account manager in Illinois?

There is no state-issued license required to work as a partner account manager in Illinois. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field combined with prior experience in sales, account management, or channel partnerships. Many professionals transition into the role from inside sales, business development, or customer success positions at Illinois technology or services companies. Vendor certifications from partners such as Microsoft, Salesforce, or AWS can meaningfully strengthen a candidacy with Illinois's many cloud-focused employers.

How much do partner account managers make in Illinois?

Partner 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 partner account managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring partner account managers in Illinois right now include Human Interest, Uber, and Braze, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's deep base of enterprise technology, financial services, and professional services firms means demand for partner-facing roles remains consistent throughout the year, particularly in the greater Chicago metro.

Which Illinois cities have the most partner account manager jobs?

Chicago, Evanston, and Naperville have the most partner account manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it is home to the regional and national headquarters of major technology, financial services, and professional services firms that rely heavily on partner and channel networks, while Naperville and Schaumburg benefit from the dense concentration of technology company offices along the Interstate 88 corridor west of Chicago.

Are there remote partner account manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than many sales roles, since partner account management is relationship- and communication-driven work that translates well to remote settings. About 83% of partner account manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the field's flexibility. Strategic and operational partner work, such as joint business planning and pipeline reviews, is most commonly performed remotely, while onboarding new partners or attending regional events typically requires some in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a partner account manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an inside sales or sales development role at an Illinois technology or software company, where you build pipeline skills and product knowledge before transitioning into a partner-facing position. Large Illinois employers in the enterprise software and cloud sectors regularly promote internally from sales development representative roles. Earning a vendor certification, such as a Salesforce partner credential or a Microsoft partner certification, signals commitment and gives candidates a concrete edge when applying to channel-focused organizations in Illinois.

Where can I find and apply to partner account manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to partner account manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to each one.

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