Partner Marketing Team Lead

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>About Checkr<br></strong></span>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.<br><br>We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on <a href="https://www.forbes.com/lists/cloud100/" target="_blank">Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List</a> and is a Y Combinator 2024 <a href="https://www.ycombinator.com/blog/yc-top-companies-2024">Breakthrough Company</a>.</p></div><p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>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. <br><br>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Strategy</strong>: Own the partner marketing strategy, defining partner prioritization, resource allocation, and joint programs aligned with company goals&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Leadership:</strong> Manage and develop a team of partner marketers, setting clear objectives, ownership and accountability to drive partner pipeline and revenue&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Execution</strong>: 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</li> <li><strong>Ownership</strong>: Be accountable for your team’s targets and proactively communicate ways to optimize program performance</li> <li><strong>Innovation</strong>: Identify and pilot new initiatives, including AI, into how your team plans and runs partner marketing programs, and champion adoption within the team</li> <li><strong>Stakeholders</strong>: