Partner Marketing Team Lead (San Francisco)

About CheckrCheckr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date. Customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, Doordash, and Anthropic.We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.Are you ready to take your partner marketing skills to the next level? Join our dynamic Checkr’s Marketing team to lead our partner marketing function, strategy and execution. Your role will drive revenue growth via joint marketing efforts with existing and new partners in our ecosystem. This role will require working closely with partner, marketing, and sales teams to implement campaign plans with strategic partners. The ideal candidate has solid experience in partner marketing programs, people management and an intuitive understanding of demand generation and product marketing fundamentals. If you’re a strategic thinker, a hands-on executor, and a collaborator at heart, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of an exciting journey to build a data platform that powers safe and fair decisions.What you’ll doStrategy: Own the partner marketing strategy, defining partner prioritization, resource allocation, and joint programs aligned with company goals Leadership: Manage and develop a team of partner marketers, setting clear objectives, ownership and accountability to drive partner pipeline and revenue Execution: Partner with the team to improve campaign performance (e.g., email, webinars, events, in-product activations, paid social, etc.) and identify the budget and resources requiredOwnership: Be accountable for your team’s targets and proactively communicate ways to optimize program performanceInnovation: Identify and pilot new initiatives, including AI, into how your team plans and runs partner marketing programs, and champion adoption within the teamStakeholders: Serve as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders and external partners to integrate partners into the Go-To-Market strategy and campaignsReporting: Translate program performance into clear narratives and recommendations for leadership, using data to make the case for what to double down on or changeWhat you bring8+ years of experience in partner marketing in the B2B SaaS space, with prior people manager experienceProven track record of developing a partner marketing function, executing successful partner marketing programs and building win-win relationships with partnersStrong organizational and strategic thinking skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to effectively manage multiple projectsCourage to take the initiative, pilot and evaluate new program typesDeep understanding of the customer journey through and with a partnersExperience in leveraging AI to optimize partner programs and strategyCross-functional leadership and experience driving alignment across different teamsHands-on experience with GTM & digital marketing toolsAn A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar, move with urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity, and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.Pay Transparency DisclosureWe use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, seeour website.On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA)$196,000—$230,000 USDOn-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Denver, CO)$166,000—$195,000 USDWhat We OfferA fast-paced and collaborative environmentLearning and development allowanceCompetitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement100% medical, dental, and vision coverageUp to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning servicesFlexible PTO policyMonthly wellness stipendAt Checkr, we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3+ days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.Equal Employment Opportunities at CheckrCheckr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. 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