DoorDash

Technology

RegionalMerchantLead

$135–195k ~AI est. Chicago, Illinois, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Regional Merchant Lead at DoorDash. Skills: Outside sales, Deal closure, Merchant partnerships. Own full sales cycle. Prospect new restaurant partners”

What You'll Achieve.

Grow their business

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Creative strategies; Resourceful outreach

Eligibility Requirements

50%+ time in-field, Travel as needed, Up to 50% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

2+ years closing sales role, Thrive in fast-paced sales cycle, Exceeded KPIs and sales target, Experience selling multi-product solutions, Demonstrated creative outreach tactics

Nice to Have

Outside sales experience, Field-forward environment experience

What You'll Do.

Prospect new restaurant partners

Pitch new restaurant partners

Negotiate with merchants

Close deals with merchants

Meet with restaurant owners

Build local relationships

Introduce DoorDash offerings

Negotiate revenue share agreements

Sell multi-product solutions

Help merchants grow business

Share on-the-ground insights

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Sales leadership; Operations team; In-person collaboration

Communication Scope

Sales pitching

Full Job Description

About the Team The Outside Sales team has been the face of DoorDash to our merchant partners since our founding in 2013. Based locally within assigned markets, our team builds deep relationships with the most coveted local and regional restaurants. As the revenue-driving arm of DoorDash, we fuel the growth of SMB partnerships that strengthen operations, accelerate consumer growth, and improve our bottom line. This is a field sales opportunity based out of the cities specified above. You will need to live in or in proximity to the cities listed. About the Role As a Regional Merchant Lead (Outside Sales Representative), you will own the full sales cycle for bringing new restaurant partners onto DoorDash. This is a fast-paced, transactional sales role where you will prospect, pitch, negotiate, and close deals with local and regional merchants across your assigned market. You will meet with restaurant owners – walking into businesses, running pitches, and building strong local relationships – while introducing them to DoorDash’s suite of offerings, negotiating revenue share agreements, selling multi-product solutions, and helping them understand how partnering with DoorDash will grow their business. This is a field sales role with travel within the region. You will 50%+ of your time in-field meeting with merchants (typically 2-3 days per week) with additional flexibility to work remotely or from a DoorDash office. In addition, this role will require the ability to travel as needed for in-person collaboration through training, offsites, team-building events, and other business related necessity. You're excited about this opportunity because you will… Have a passion for SMB businesses and the restaurant industry Sell restaurant owners on the value of partnering with DoorDash and negotiate revenue share agreements Excel in a transactional deal cycle and closing new business within days Use creative strategies in sales processes and prospect outreach Share on-the-ground ins

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