Partner Marketing Team Lead

Checkr; San Francisco, Denver (CA, CO); On-site; USD 196,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-paced environment

Learning & development allowance

Cash and equity compensation

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Fertility/adoption reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Monthly wellness stipend

Job summary

Checkr is seeking a senior leader to own and scale partner marketing across our B2B SaaS ecosystem in San Francisco. You will define strategy, lead a team of partner marketers, and drive joint programs with strategic partners to accelerate revenue growth.

Responsibilities include optimizing campaigns, managing budget, piloting AI-enhanced initiatives, and aligning GTM with internal stakeholders. The role requires 8+ years in partner marketing and proven people management; in-office presence is

Qualifications

• 8+ years of partner marketing experience in B2B SaaS.
• Proven people management experience leading a marketing team.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to execute demand generation initiatives.
• Experience with GTM planning and digital marketing tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the partner marketing strategy and prioritization.
• Lead and develop a team of partner marketers.
• Improve campaign performance across channels (email, webinars, events, in-product activations, paid social).
• Own team targets and optimize program performance.
• Pilot AI initiatives within partner programs and drive adoption.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align GTM strategies.
• Translate program results into actionable leadership narratives.

Skills

Partner marketing

People management

Demand generation

GTM tools

Tools

GTM tools

Marketing automation

Job description

About Checkr

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 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, Amazon, 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 do

• Strategy: 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 required
• Ownership: Be accountable for your team’s targets and proactively communicate ways to optimize program performance
• Innovation: Identify and pilot new initiatives, including AI, into how your team plans and runs partner marketing programs, and champion adoption within the team
• Stakeholders: Serve as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders and external partners to integrate partners into the Go-To-Market strategy and campaigns
• Reporting: Translate program performance into clear narratives and recommendations for leadership, using data to make the case for what to double down on or change

What you bring

• 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 Transparency Disclosure

We 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, see our website.

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

What We Offer

• 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

At 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 Checkr

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