Associate, Verticals - Retail Strategy & Operations

Associate, New Verticals – Retail Strategy & Operations

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The New Verticals team is building the future of local commerce by expanding our product offerings on our marketplace platform. We launched in 2020 and have built world‑class operations to delight customers with Grocery, Convenience, Alcohol, and Retail delivery. The Retail Strategy & Operations team has expanded into industries such as pets, beauty, flowers, office supplies, home improvement, apparel and more.

We’re looking to hire Associates onto our Retail Strategy & Operations team to support key strategic initiatives including merchandising & selection. You’ll expand our retail offering via selection expansion and make it seamlessly shoppable for customers.

• Strategize selection whitespace by retailer type, geography, and category to unlock product availability.
• Operate: stand up pilots, build dashboards, manage KPIs and turn wins into scalable processes.
• Analyze: build models with Excel and SQL to evaluate expansion opportunities and prioritize bets.
• Build: translate sales cycles and GTM needs into requirements and lead product feature development.
• Lead, collaborate, and influence: work with cross‑functional teams and external vendors to scale retail presence across the country.

• 1‑3+ years of experience in analytical, cross‑functional roles (tech, operations, strategy, consulting, banking, or related).
• Owner mindset: drive outcomes and scale learnings through playbooks and SOPs.
• Entrepreneurial with bias for action and ability to build from the ground up.
• Analytical: comfortable pulling data in SQL and building models in Excel.
• Adaptive: constantly exploring new tools and efficient workflows, including AI.
• Comfortable operating at both high level and detailed execution.
• Unafraid of ambiguity and thrives in fast‑changing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.

The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the $56,500 – $95,000 USD range (salary, equity, and benefits are market‑dependent).

Door Dash offers a comprehensive benefits package: 401(k) with matching, 16 weeks paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off, medical/dental/vision, paid holidays, disability and life insurance, family‑forming assistance, and a mental health program.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Job Function:
Sales and Business Development
Locations:
Seattle, WA (remote options available)

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. We hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Statement of Non‑Discrimination:
In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status.