Channel Partner Manager

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekmetric, founded in Houston, is seeking a strategic Partner Manager to grow our automotive service partner network. You will nurture partnerships, drive revenue opportunities, and collaborate across marketing, product, and sales to expand Tekmetric’s reach.

This role emphasizes strategic selling, relationship management, and executive engagement. The ideal candidate brings 2+ years in partner sales, 5+ years in automotive services, SaaS experience, and a proven track record of hitting targets.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets.
• 2+ years of partner sales experience preferred.
• 5+ years in the automotive service industry preferred.
• Strong analytical skills for commercial outcomes.
• High energy, creativity, initiative, and professionalism.
• Able to quickly build rapport with prospects.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Experience with SaaS platforms preferred.
• Experience presenting to smaller audiences is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and nurture an established partnership to enable partner success and Tekmetric adoption.
• Evaluate strategic and economic impact of opportunities with partners.
• Lead deal execution from structuring to negotiation and contracting.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, product, and other stakeholders.
• Build relationships with C-level executives and orchestrate executive touchpoints.
• Contribute to shaping platform partnership strategy and scalable engagement models.

Skills

Top performer

Partner sales

Automotive industry

Analytical ability

Energy & enthusiasm

Rapport building

Self-starter

Travel readiness

SaaS experience

Presenting to audiences

Job description

About Tekmetric

Tekmetric is the all-in-one, cloud-based software helping auto repair shops run smarter, grow faster, and serve customers better. Built by a shop owner and shaped by the needs of the industry, Tekmetric brings together innovation, real-world experience, and a thriving community to help shops thrive - not just survive. From running a shop, to securing payments to engaging customers, our platform simplifies operations so shop owners can focus on what really matters: delivering exceptional service, earning trust, and growing sustainably.

Officially founded in Houston in 2017, Tekmetric has grown from a single shop’s vision to the industry’s leading solution - all by staying true to our values of transparency, integrity, innovation, and a service-first mindset. But we’re not just building shop management software. We’re building a movement. We’re empowering repair shops to rise above the daily grind, create meaningful connections with their customers, and lead the industry forward - one interaction at a time.

Come build with us. Join the journey. Shape the future of auto repair.

Working the Tekmetric Way

At Tekmetric, we’re building a culture where winning matters - not for ego, but because when our customers win, we win together.

We move fast, stay curious, and take full ownership of our results — no excuses, no finger-pointing. If you thrive in ambiguity, take initiative, and view honest feedback as fuel for growth, you’ll feel right at home here.

We’re direct but respectful, ambitious yet grounded, and collaborative at every level. Everyone leads through impact and is encouraged to speak up, share ideas, and challenge assumptions (even your manager’s). This is a place for builders, not bystanders.

Success here takes focus, follow-through, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves — but if you’re driven by meaningful work and real results, it’s deeply rewarding. You’ll join a team that cares about the work, supports one another, and takes smart risks to achieve bold goals. Be yourself, stay mission-focused, and you’ll thrive. If that energizes you, we can’t wait to meet you.

At Tekmetric, great work happens anywhere, but great teams are built through intentional connection. We offer hybrid and remote work models based on your proximity to our office hubs. Because we value in-person collaboration, travel is an expected part of every role. We come together several times a year for team and company-wide offsites to align on goals and strengthen relationships. Attendance at these events is expected and fully supported.

We are considering candidates in South Texas

What You’ll Do

We are looking for strategic thinking candidates who can recognize opportunities and turn them into high-value partnerships.

Our Partner Managers will work with some of the most established players in the automotive industry to form and strengthen partner relationships with Tekmetric. Success in this role requires a creative selling mentality, as significant time will be spent working with partner leaders to devise and execute new ways to work with our partners to generate new revenue opportunities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Directly manage and nurture an established partnership to enable our partners’ success, increase theirs - and their customers’ - adoption of Tekmetric, strengthen our relationship, and execute on our overall sales strategy
• Evaluate the strategic and economic impact of potential opportunities with the partners and prioritize your efforts based on impact
• Run point on all aspects of deal execution, from deal structuring to negotiating and legal contracting
• Collaborate internally with key stakeholders including marketing, sales, product, and more
• Build and maintain key relationships with C-level executives, while orchestrating the right executive touch points as well
• Contribute to shaping our platform partnership strategy and building repeatable processes and scaled engagement models

This is an exciting and rewarding role for a strategic sales mind looking to help Tekmatic expand our reach further into the industry we love.

What You’ll Bring

• A consistent track record as a top performer, meeting and exceeding lead generation and sales objectives
• 2+ years partner sales experience preferred
• 5+ years on the service side of the automotive industry preferred
• Analytical ability to drive strong commercial outcomes for both Tekmetric and our partners
• A high level of energy, creativity, enthusiasm, initiative, commitment, and professionalism
• A strong aptitude for quickly building rapport with prospects
• A self-starter attitude with solid organizational, logistical and planning skills
• Ability and flexibility to travel frequently
• Previous SaaS experience preferred
• Previous experience successfully presenting to smaller audiences preferredYou must be located in South Texas such as San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Laredo, Houston, McAllen

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Health & Wellness That Have You Covered:

• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work
• Competitive base salaries that reflect your value.
• Generous Paid Time Off, because we know you do your best work when you're well-rested.
• Support for every stage of life—with paid maternity, parental bonding, and medical leave for you or your loved ones.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage. For employee only, we offer plans that cover 100% of premiums and we cover 50% of costs for families.
• Prioritizing your mental health: get free, confidential counseling through our partnership with BetterHelp.

Investing in Your Future (and Present):

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6% - so your future self will thank you.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) to make your money go further.
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Wellness on your terms: get up to $60/month toward fitness, mental health, or almost anything that helps you feel your best.
• After one year of employment, enjoy a $300 home office setup bonus to help make your space work for you.
• Keep growing with support for continuing education - we’re invested in your development.

Most importantly, we have a stellar team of coworkers, a really cool office, and lots of fun activities!

Tekmetric is an equal opportunity employer. We hire hard-working individuals, regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We know that when our employees feel appreciated and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.