PetDesk is trusted by thousands of clinics across North America to streamline communication, reduce friction, and elevate the standard of care. We're continuously expanding our influence through strategic partnerships that extend our reach and impact.
As the Partner Marketing Manager, you will own and drive the success of PetDesk's most critical strategic partnerships. This highly visible, cross-functional role is responsible for sourcing, onboarding, and enabling partner organizations, serving as the connective tissue between external partners and our internal teams.
You will act as the primary liaison for assigned partnerships, ensuring that each partner is aligned, activated, and equipped to drive mutual value and strengthen our presence across the industry.
Apply if you’re excited to:
Own the end-to-end strategy and performance of both channels — day-to-day management and long-term growth planning for strategic partnerships
Manage and define the annual partner budget, forecasting, and ROI reporting to ensure both channels are resourced to perform
Identify, source, and onboard new partners that align with PetDesk's growth strategy (vet groups, buying groups, industry associations)
Develop and deliver partner training and enablement programs so partners can confidently represent PetDesk's value proposition
Collaborate closely with internal teams (Sales, Product, Customer Success) to activate partnerships and deliver seamless customer experiences
Serve as the strategic advisor and point of escalation for partner success and alignment issues, and represent PetDesk at partner events, industry conferences, and joint initiatives to deepen relationships and build market presence
Track and analyze performance across partnerships — partner health and channel KPIs — using insights to continuously adjust strategy and optimize impact
Continuously assess market trends, competitor activity, and the industry event landscape to inform partnership strategy and uncover new value-creation opportunities
About you:
3+ years of experience in field marketing, partner management, strategic alliances, business development, or channel sales — preferably in SaaS or healthtech
Proven track record of building and scaling high-impact partnerships that drive revenue and customer growth
Experience owning a budget and reporting on ROI/performance for a marketing or growth channel
People management experience, or demonstrated readiness to manage and develop a direct report
Strong communication and relationship-building skills — you're a natural connector with executive presence
Highly strategic thinker with operational chops — you can zoom out to see the big picture and zoom in to execute the details
Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing without authority across sales, marketing, and product teams
Experience working with veterinary buying groups, GPOs, or industry associations is a strong plus
25% Travel required
Benefits & Perks:
Medical coverage for employees and dependents (80-90% covered by employer)
Employer HSA contribution with HDHP
401(k) match up to 3.5%
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dental & Vision coverage available
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Flexible Time Off & 12 Paid Annual Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Pawternity Leave, Financial Pet Adoption Support & Subsidized Pet Insurance
$250 Annual Stipend for Learning and Development
PetDesk combines the industry's most user-friendly client engagement tools with the highest-rated pet parent app to simplify your veterinary clinic’s operations while strengthening client relationships.
Our recruiting process is rooted in “Who: The A Method of Hiring” and consists of an average 2-week hiring timeline. This standardized interview process allows candidates to answer the same questions, experience the same process, and ensure a fair performance review from multiple perspectives.
Please, no external recruiters—candidate profiles submitted from external recruiting agencies will not be considered.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in field marketing, partner management, strategic alliances, business development, or channel sales
- Experience in SaaS or healthtech is preferred
- Track record of building and scaling partnerships that drive revenue and customer growth
- Experience owning a budget and reporting marketing or growth channel ROI and performance
- People management experience or readiness to manage and develop a direct report
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Executive presence
- Strategic thinking and strong operational execution skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence Sales, Marketing, and Product teams without authority
- Experience with veterinary buying groups, GPOs, or industry associations
- Ability to travel 25%
What We Do
PetDesk offers CRM software for pet care providers to promote pet health.
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