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Senior Associate

Merchant Strategy & Operations

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DoorDash

DoorDash

10,001+ employees

On-demand food delivery service

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$79.9k - $117.5kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Junior, Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA + 7 more

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Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, internal strategy or strategic finance/analytics or related experience in technology; high-growth or early-stage startup experience is a plus
  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher
  • Excellent analytical thinker who can deliver actionable recommendations out of complex datasets; bonus points for SQL experience
  • Proven track record of working on highly cross-functional initiatives, managing towards ambitious goals, and succeeding in complex environments
  • Expert interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-starter with a bias towards action and proactive in identifying opportunities and solutions
  • Naturally curious and always looking for ways to innovate and improve
  • Gritty and willing to roll up sleeves to make things successful
  • Relationship-builder who can influence and motivate people at all levels across a variety of job functions
  • Problem solver who can independently translate high-level goals into actionable plans
Responsibilities
  • Drive adoption and growth of the full suite of merchant products and services
  • Set product go-to-market strategy
  • Operationalize plans, collect learnings, and establish the foundation for new ideas to scale
  • Build and execute playbooks to scale multiple products
  • Introduce new services to hit growth targets
  • Prioritize and make data-driven decisions to ensure teams are working against the right goals
  • Provide teams with the tools needed to achieve their goals

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 stands out by utilizing technology to create a three-sided marketplace that benefits customers, restaurants, and Dashers, generating revenue through commission and delivery fees. The company's goal is to be a leading player in the food delivery market while enhancing the user experience.

Company Stage

Series H

Total Funding

$2.5B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

30%
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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.