Partnerships Growth Manager – GTM & Pipeline

Socket.dev; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Access to our Minneapolis office

Competitive compensation packages

Medical, dental, and voluntary benefits

Unlimited PTO

12 weeks of paid parental leave forbir

Monthly team events

Quarterly volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Yardstik is building the Human Trust Platform to verify identity, credentials, and risk across hiring. The Partner Manager will nurture and expand Yardstik's partner ecosystem, driving partner-sourced pipeline and collaborative growth with product, marketing, sales, and leadership teams.

This role involves end-to-end partnership ownership—from onboarding to joint business planning—and turning partnerships into a scalable pipeline engine for a fast-growing company based in Minneapolis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Proven track record in partner management, business development, or related roles, preferably within technology.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively present ideas, influence stakeholders, and negotiate agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing partnerships and be the primary point of contact for partner inquiries and collaboration.
• Drive pipeline growth through strategic engagement with partners to maximize revenue.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, sales, and leadership to align partner initiatives with company goals.
• Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize partner engagement and retention.
• Coordinate go-to-market efforts with partners, including joint campaigns and value propositions.
• Monitor key performance metrics to evaluate partnership effectiveness and identify improvements.
• Leverage CRA/background check industry experience to provide insights and guidance to partners.

Skills

Partner management

Business development

Relationship building

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Yardstik is building the Human Trust Platform to verify identity, credentials, and risk across hiring. The Partner Manager will nurture and expand Yardstik's partner ecosystem, driving partner-sourced pipeline and collaborative growth with product, marketing, sales, and leadership teams.

This role involves end-to-end partnership ownership—from onboarding to joint business planning—and turning partnerships into a scalable pipeline engine for a fast-growing company based in Minneapolis.