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Full-Time

Associate – New Verticals

Canada Strategy & Operations

Posted on 5/10/2024

DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$80k - $120kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Mid

Toronto, ON, Canada + 1 more

Category
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 1-3+ years of experience in operations, technology, consulting, strategy, business development, banking, analytics, high-growth or early-stage startup experience or related experience
  • Completed Bachelor’s Degree
Responsibilities
  • Strategize and develop optimal strategies for serving customers
  • Lead and collaborate on strategic, multi-category projects
  • Drive the growth of DoorDash’s new businesses
  • Run tests, scale insights, and analyze operational and financial impacts

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 then delivered by drivers known as "Dashers." DoorDash's business model includes charging restaurants a commission and customers delivery and service fees, which helps it stand out in the competitive food delivery market. The company's goal is to be a leading player in this industry by continuously expanding its services and improving the user experience.

Company Stage

Series H

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

29%
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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.

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.

INACTIVE