Senior Associate, Drive Strategic Initiatives - Strategy & Operations

Who you are

You have a strong background in strategy and operations, ideally with experience in a fast-paced environment where you’ve successfully driven growth initiatives. You possess an entrepreneurial mindset and are comfortable taking ownership of projects from inception to execution. Your ability to build relationships with key stakeholders is essential, as you will be the main point of contact for top priority merchant partners. You thrive in cross-functional settings, collaborating with product, engineering, marketing, and finance teams to achieve strategic goals.

You are data-driven and have a knack for finding product-market fit. You understand the importance of setting core business goals and are skilled at developing strategic go-to-market plans that align with company objectives. Your analytical skills allow you to explore competitive landscapes and run tests to validate hypotheses for new products. You are a self-starter who enjoys creating plans from scratch and driving execution while obtaining buy-in from various teams.

Desirable

Experience in the restaurant or e-commerce sectors would be a plus, as would familiarity with fulfillment platforms. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and can adapt quickly to changing priorities. A background in business development or partnership management would enhance your ability to foster relationships with merchant partners.

What you'll do

As a Senior Associate on the Strategic Initiatives team, you will play a pivotal role in defining and executing DoorDash Drive’s go-to-market strategy for new ventures. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities for growth and adoption of key projects, ensuring that they align with the company’s strategic goals. Your role will involve conducting market research to find product-market fit and developing pricing strategies that resonate with merchant partners.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, marketing, and finance, to ensure that all aspects of the go-to-market strategy are executed effectively. This includes setting and owning core goals for your business initiatives, which will require you to be highly organized and proactive in your approach. You will also be tasked with building and maintaining deep relationships with top priority merchant partners, acting as their main point of contact and ensuring their needs are met.

Your responsibilities will include running tests to validate your hypotheses for new customer-centric products, analyzing the results, and iterating on your strategies based on data-driven insights. You will be expected to present your findings and recommendations to senior leadership, showcasing your ability to influence decision-making at the highest levels of the organization.

What we offer

At DoorDash, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team that is passionate about driving innovation in the fulfillment space. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be part of a company that is committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve, and your contributions will play a key role in shaping the future of DoorDash Drive.