Full-Time

Outside Account Executive

Posted on 9/30/2024

DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$105.4k - $155kAnnually

+ Equity Grants + Sales Commission

Junior, Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA

Hybrid role with at least 50% travel required.

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 2.5+ years of experience, in a closing sales role or related experience.
  • Ability to travel, as you will travel to destination markets (at least 50% of the time) to meet with restaurant owners.
  • Experience using a CRM (Salesforce) and Google Apps.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and enjoy building strategies and playbooks for scalable success.
Responsibilities
  • Travel and expand the DoorDash footprint in 'emerging markets' – untapped markets across the country primarily in rural areas.
  • Sell restaurant owners on the value of partnering with DoorDash and negotiate revenue share agreements.
  • Excel in a fast-paced, transactional deal cycle and close new business within days.

DoorDash connects customers with local and national restaurants for on-demand food delivery, primarily in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The platform allows users to browse menus and place orders, which are delivered by drivers known as "Dashers." DoorDash stands out by using technology to streamline the food delivery process and operates on a three-sided marketplace model, earning revenue through commission fees from restaurants and delivery fees from customers. The company's goal is to be a leading player in the food delivery market by expanding its services and improving user experience.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DoorDash's continuous innovation, such as the introduction of alcohol delivery in new markets, opens up additional revenue opportunities.
  • The company's strong market presence and brand recognition make it a stable and attractive employer in the competitive gig economy.
  • Strategic partnerships and promotions, like those with McDonald's and Cold Stone Creamery, provide employees with unique opportunities to work on high-visibility projects.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive food delivery market requires constant innovation to maintain market share, posing a risk of falling behind.
  • Regulatory changes, such as those affecting gig economy workers' rights, could impact DoorDash's operational model and profitability.

What makes DoorDash unique

  • DoorDash's three-sided marketplace model effectively balances the needs of customers, restaurants, and delivery drivers, setting it apart from competitors who may focus on only one or two of these groups.
  • The company's strategic expansion into alcohol delivery and international markets like Canada and Australia diversifies its revenue streams and reduces dependency on the U.S. market.
  • DoorDash's user-friendly platform and innovative membership programs like DashPass enhance customer loyalty and engagement, distinguishing it from other food delivery services.

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Benefits

Health & Wellness - Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including fertility coverage. Monthly gym and wellness reimbursement.

Compensation - Competitive salary with bi-annual performance reviews. Meaningful equity opportunities - with quarterly vesting.

Time When You Need It - Flexible vacation days for salaried employees. Generous vacation and sick days for hourly team members. Paid Parental Leave to support our DoorDash families.

Flexible Work Support - At-home office equipment and monthly WiFi support while working from home. Enjoy your favorite lunch on us while working in one of our offices.

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