Partner Marketing Team Lead

Checkr · Denver

Marketingposted 7w ago

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, 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 a 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
Checkr 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. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.

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