Senior Associate, Merchant Strategy & Operations

DoorDash; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DoorDash is seeking a Senior Associate for its Merchant Strategy & Operations team in Toronto. This role focuses on increasing merchant sales through data-driven strategies, collaboration, and optimization initiatives. With a dynamic work environment and commitment to employee well-being, DoorDash offers competitive compensation and great growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive community and equal opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in consulting, strategy, finance, analytics, or business operations.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with preference for SQL and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement initiatives aligned with sales goals.
• Conduct tests and market research using data analytics.
• Build and refine merchant growth engine.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Tools

SQL

Financial modeling

Job description

Senior Associate, Merchant Strategy & Operations

The Merchant team is at the core of DoorDash. As one of the largest teams, it powers many facets of our business and drives growth and revenue. Our mission on the Merchant Strategy & Ops team is to offer best-in-class restaurant selection, develop innovative services for our merchants, and ensure seamless operations for our partners.

About the Role

We seek a proactive operator who enjoys data-driven problem solving. You will join our Merchant Growth team, focusing on sustainably increasing merchant sales by optimizing promotion strategies, managing significant budgets, and leading initiatives to accelerate merchant growth.

Your Responsibilities Include:

• Strategy: Develop and implement initiatives aligned with the sales organization’s goal of "winning the merchant".
• Experimentation: Conduct tests and market research using data analytics and sound judgment.
• Optimization: Build and refine our merchant growth engine to maintain high-quality selection and merchant retention.
• Partnership: Collaborate effectively with other teams, incorporate feedback, and support their success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in consulting, strategy, finance, analytics, or business operations.
• Proven analytical problem-solving skills and experience managing cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Strong analytical mindset, with experience in SQL and financial modeling preferred.

Why Join Us

• Leadership: Embrace leadership at all levels.
• Action-Oriented: Build solutions and shape the future.
• Continuous Learning: Grow on the job regardless of experience level.
• Customer Focus: Empower local economies and connect people.
• Team Spirit: Collaborate to achieve shared goals.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and a dynamic work environment.

Note: This position is for applicants in NYC or remote roles associated with our NYC office. We use Covey as part of our hiring process, and results are publicly available through an independent audit.

About DoorDash

Our mission is to empower local economies through innovative technology and logistics. We are growing rapidly, offering opportunities to solve new challenges and advance careers. We prioritize employee well-being with extensive benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an inclusive community by hiring diverse talent and providing equal opportunities. Accommodations are available upon request.