Strategic Partnerships Manager - Marketing Agency Focus

About CheckmateCheckmate is a consumer app and data company that helps brands connect with shoppers more effectively. Using real-time shopping behavior through our proprietary data network, we help brands target, retarget, and convert high-intent customers — while ensuring shoppers get the best value on every purchase.We’ve:Been the #1 app in the App Store twiceBuilt a user base of millions actively seeking personalized dealsEnabled hundreds of brands to drive retention and engagement through our commerce channels (app, browser extension, email, SMS)Our mission is to reshape how shoppers discover value — and how brands build loyalty — by bridging content, commerce, and data.About the RoleWe’re looking for a Strategic Partnerships Manager to help us grow and manage our agency relationships — including retention, lifecycle, and performance marketing agencies to work with more brands.This role is perfect for someone with deep relationships in the email marketing world, but ready to move fast, hustle hard, and make a big impact. You’ll be on the front lines— prospecting brand partners, onboarding new strategic partners, and ensuring Checkmate is top of mind for client and network strategies.What You’ll DoSuccess in this role to both use data and relationships to expand our brand relationships and grow revenue with our existing brand partners.Partner DevelopmentIdentify, source, and onboard new agency partners (retention, lifecycle, performance marketing, affiliate, email)Build relationships with account managers at top agenciesUse data to identify high value brands we can optimize and upsellDevelop pitch materials and co-marketing campaigns to support partner acquisition and engagementRelationship ManagementAct as day-to-day point of contact for agency relationshipsRegularly check in with partners to ensure Checkmate is part of client campaignsOrganize trainings, enablement sessions, and strategy syncs with agencies and platformsGrowth & OperationsTrack and report on partner performance, pipeline, and coverageCoordinate with internal Sales, Ops, and Marketing to support partner initiativesHelp evolve our partnerships playbook and tooling Who You AreLoves start-ups and thinks like an owner / founder3–6 years of experience in email marketing, partnerships, or growth marketingHands-on experience working with or through marketing agencies is required (bonus points for existing connections with Klaviyo/Shopify agencies + DTC e-commerce brands)Strong analytics and data abilityStrong communicator — able to tell a compelling story and hold your own in agency meetingsHigh-energy, self-starter mentality — thrives in fast-paced, scrappy startup environmentsComfortable managing multiple relationships and partner needs simultaneously Why Join Checkmate?Be part of a team reinventing shopper-brand relationshipsOwn core parts of a high-leverage GTM motion early in your careerWork with experienced founders and sales leadersTons of growth opportunityBenefitsHealthcare + dental + vision401(k)4 weeks PTO + health daysGym membership reimbursementUS Remote-friendly, with hubs in NYC and LARegular offsites and team retreats