Partner Marketing Team Lead

About the Role

Checkr 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 critical moments such as getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, or even a date. Customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, Doordash, and Anthropic. We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions to advance our mission.

Join our dynamic Marketing team to lead our partner marketing function, strategy, and execution. Your role will drive revenue growth through joint marketing efforts with existing and new partners in our ecosystem. This position requires close collaboration 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the partner marketing strategy, defining partner prioritization, resource allocation, and joint programs aligned with company goals.
• Manage and develop a team of partner marketers, setting clear objectives, ownership, and accountability to drive partner pipeline and revenue.
• Partner with the team to improve campaign performance (e.g., email, webinars, events, in-product activations, paid social) and identify the budget and resources required.
• Be accountable for your team’s targets and proactively communicate ways to optimize program performance.
• Identify and pilot new initiatives, including AI, into how your team plans and runs partner marketing programs, and champion adoption within the team.
• Serve as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders and external partners to integrate partners into the Go-To-Market strategy and campaigns.
• Translate program performance into clear narratives and recommendations for leadership, using data to make the case for what to double down on or change.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in partner marketing in the B2B SaaS space, with prior people manager experience.
• Proven track record of developing a partner marketing function, executing successful partner marketing programs, and building win-win relationships with partners.
• Strong organizational and strategic thinking skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to effectively manage multiple projects.
• Courage to take the initiative, pilot, and evaluate new program types.
• Deep understanding of the customer journey through and with partners.
• Experience in leveraging AI to optimize partner programs and strategy.
• Cross-functional leadership and experience driving alignment across different teams.
• Hands-on experience with GTM & digital marketing tools.
• An 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

We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles. If this role is remote, the top to bottom of the possible range is listed below, but we will specify the target range for an exact location during recruiting discussions.

• On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA): $196,000 - $230,000 USD
• On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Denver, CO): $166,000 - $195,000 USD

Benefits

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Learning and development allowance.
• Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement.
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services.
• Flexible PTO policy.
• Monthly wellness stipend.

Schedule

At Checkr, we believe an in-office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3+ days a week. In-office perks include 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 (Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; or Santiago, Chile).