[Hiring] Associate Strategic Account Development Executive @DoorDash USA

Role Description

We’re looking for driven sales professionals to join us as Associate Strategic Account Development Executives. This is a virtual-first, high-velocity sales role where you will introduce merchants to the DoorDash Commerce Platform, run product demos, and guide them through the full sales cycle—from initial outreach to signed agreement.

• Run a complete, fast-paced sales cycle, from cold outreach through signed contract and handoff to Implementation.
• Drive high-volume pipeline management across a large book of SMB accounts.
• Conduct virtual discovery, demos, and product recommendations tailored to merchant needs.
• Educate merchants on key components of the DoorDash Commerce Platform, including POS integrations, ordering channels, loyalty features, and data insights.
• Address technical and operational objections (e.g., integration capabilities, resource constraints, competing priorities).
• Act as a trusted advisor, helping merchants understand how Commerce Platform can grow revenue and improve operations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including Account Managers, Marketing, and Implementation—to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Influence product adoption and play a key role in scaling DoorDash’s next major platform offering.

Qualifications

• You have 3+ years of closing experience in a high-velocity environment (less may qualify for President’s Club-level performers).
• You are a true hunter, with strong discovery skills and experience conducting outbound prospecting.
• You excel at explaining value propositions, handling objections, and guiding merchants through technical decision-making.
• You can manage a fast-paced pipeline and maintain exceptional organization across a high volume of active prospects.
• You’re comfortable selling SaaS solutions; restaurant tech experience is highly preferred.
• You demonstrate strong cross-functional communication and can collaborate with Account Managers and other stakeholders.
• You are proficient in: Salesforce, Zoom, Chorus, Outreach, Excel and data-driven storytelling.
• You confidently lead client-facing conversations and navigate complex or multi-step negotiations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Wellness benefits and commuter benefits match.
• Paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Disability and basic life insurance.
• Family-forming assistance and a mental health program.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $80,520 — $118,440 USD.
• Total on-target earnings (base + commissions): $134,200 — $197,400 USD.