Associate, New Verticals - Strategy & Operations
DoorDash, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Associate, New Verticals - Retail Strategy & Operations
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About The Team The New Verticals team is building the future of local commerce through expanding our product offerings on our marketplace platform. Since launching in 2020, we have built world‑class operations to delight customers with access to Grocery, Convenience, Alcohol, and Retail delivery through our marketplace. The Retail Strategy & Operations team has expanded into industries such as pets, beauty, flowers, office supplies, home improvement, and apparel.
About The Role As we scale our Retail business, we’re hiring a few Associates to support key strategic initiatives, including merchandising & selection. You’ll expand our retail offering via selection expansion and make it seamlessly shoppable for customers. You’ll own the end‑to‑end merchandising lifecycle from trend identification to on‑platform placement, collaborating closely with Marketing, Product, Shopex, Growth, and Analytics to test, measure, and scale initiatives that increase traffic and GOV.
You’ll be an individual contributor in a hybrid model with occasional in‑person collaboration. Since we hire multiple retail team members, you will be considered for multiple roles throughout the interview process, and we will align you with the best fit after the interview.
You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will…
Strategize: Map selection whitespace by retailer type, geography, and category to unlock product availability for our customers.
Operate: Stand up 0→1 pilots, build dashboards, manage week‑over‑week KPIs, and scale winning concepts.
Analyze: Build models using Excel and SQL to evaluate expansion opportunities and prioritize the next bets.
Build: Translate sales‑cycle and GTM needs into requirements and co‑lead product feature development.
Lead & influence: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external vendors to unlock partnerships, growth, and quality, scaling retail presence nationwide.
We’re Excited About You Because…
1‑3+ years of experience in highly analytical, cross‑functional environments (tech, operations, strategy, consulting, banking, or related).
Strong ownership mindset: You seek opportunities to improve work, own outcomes, and scale learnings through playbooks and SOPs.
Entrepreneurial spirit: Bias for action and building things from the ground up.
Data‑driven: Comfortable pulling data in SQL and building Excel models to win arguments.
Adaptable: Constantly chase new tools and AI applications for efficiency.
Comfortable at both macro and micro levels: Thrive in detail while thinking long‑term and inspiring teams.
Unafraid of ambiguity: Excited by rapid change, learning, and creativity in a startup environment.
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Compensation The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the range below, determined by skills, experience, qualifications, location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized. Equity grants may also be offered. Talk to your recruiter for more details.
Salary range: $56,500—$95,000 USD
Benefits
401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
11 paid holidays
Disability and basic life insurance
Family‑forming assistance and mental health program
Paid Time Off Details
For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
For hourly roles: vacation accrues at ~1 hour per 25.97 hours worked; paid sick time accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
About DoorDash DoorDash empowers local economies by providing fast, reliable delivery solutions. We are rapidly evolving from a food‑delivery company to a comprehensive marketplace for all goods, driven by technology and logistics expertise.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where all voices are heard. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Statement of Non‑Discrimination No employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on protected categories such as race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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About The Team The New Verticals team is building the future of local commerce through expanding our product offerings on our marketplace platform. Since launching in 2020, we have built world‑class operations to delight customers with access to Grocery, Convenience, Alcohol, and Retail delivery through our marketplace. The Retail Strategy & Operations team has expanded into industries such as pets, beauty, flowers, office supplies, home improvement, and apparel.
About The Role As we scale our Retail business, we’re hiring a few Associates to support key strategic initiatives, including merchandising & selection. You’ll expand our retail offering via selection expansion and make it seamlessly shoppable for customers. You’ll own the end‑to‑end merchandising lifecycle from trend identification to on‑platform placement, collaborating closely with Marketing, Product, Shopex, Growth, and Analytics to test, measure, and scale initiatives that increase traffic and GOV.
You’ll be an individual contributor in a hybrid model with occasional in‑person collaboration. Since we hire multiple retail team members, you will be considered for multiple roles throughout the interview process, and we will align you with the best fit after the interview.
You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will…
Strategize: Map selection whitespace by retailer type, geography, and category to unlock product availability for our customers.
Operate: Stand up 0→1 pilots, build dashboards, manage week‑over‑week KPIs, and scale winning concepts.
Analyze: Build models using Excel and SQL to evaluate expansion opportunities and prioritize the next bets.
Build: Translate sales‑cycle and GTM needs into requirements and co‑lead product feature development.
Lead & influence: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external vendors to unlock partnerships, growth, and quality, scaling retail presence nationwide.
We’re Excited About You Because…
1‑3+ years of experience in highly analytical, cross‑functional environments (tech, operations, strategy, consulting, banking, or related).
Strong ownership mindset: You seek opportunities to improve work, own outcomes, and scale learnings through playbooks and SOPs.
Entrepreneurial spirit: Bias for action and building things from the ground up.
Data‑driven: Comfortable pulling data in SQL and building Excel models to win arguments.
Adaptable: Constantly chase new tools and AI applications for efficiency.
Comfortable at both macro and micro levels: Thrive in detail while thinking long‑term and inspiring teams.
Unafraid of ambiguity: Excited by rapid change, learning, and creativity in a startup environment.
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Compensation The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the range below, determined by skills, experience, qualifications, location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized. Equity grants may also be offered. Talk to your recruiter for more details.
Salary range: $56,500—$95,000 USD
Benefits
401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
11 paid holidays
Disability and basic life insurance
Family‑forming assistance and mental health program
Paid Time Off Details
For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
For hourly roles: vacation accrues at ~1 hour per 25.97 hours worked; paid sick time accrues at 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
About DoorDash DoorDash empowers local economies by providing fast, reliable delivery solutions. We are rapidly evolving from a food‑delivery company to a comprehensive marketplace for all goods, driven by technology and logistics expertise.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where all voices are heard. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Statement of Non‑Discrimination No employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on protected categories such as race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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