--- title: 'Head of Enterprise Retail Sales, Scandinavia at Wolt' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-enterprise-retail-sales-scandinavia-wolt-copenhagen-2q4s7ctq46ts' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-01' --- # Head of Enterprise Retail Sales, Scandinavia at Wolt - **Company:** Wolt - **Location:** Copenhagen, Denmark - **Posted:** 2026-10-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/wolt/jobs/8330826 ## Job description ## About Wolt At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world. In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe. Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting. Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies. You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way. So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life. Wolt is on a growth journey as part of the DoorDash family, together with Deliveroo. Retail is one of our biggest growth opportunities: supermarkets, convenience chains, pharmacies, and specialty and department stores that want to reach customers through our Marketplace. These partners have different needs from restaurants, with larger catalogues, more complex integrations and longer, more structured sales cycles. This brings us to you, our next Head of Enterprise Retail Sales for Scandinavia. You’ll lead retail acquisition across Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Iceland and own the new partner targets for your cluster. You’ll manage a team sales professionals and turn regional commercial direction into disciplined country-level execution. You’ll work closely with Account Management, Operations, Marketing and the Regional Commercial teams, and you’ll be part of the regional Retail sales leadership. ## What you’ll be doing - Own new Enterprise retail partner acquisition targets across your countries, and drive consistent delivery against monthly and quarterly goals. - Translate regional commercial strategy into clear country-level execution plans. - Lead, coach and develop a team of sales professionals: set clear targets, run regular pipeline reviews and check-ins, and support hiring and onboarding. - Oversee the sales process end to end, from prospecting to signed agreement. Help the team build structured, data-driven value propositions, and join negotiations on larger or more complex deals. - Make sure commercial terms follow our profitability and pricing guardrails, and build a high-quality partner portfolio aligned with long-term growth. - Monitor pipeline health, conversion rates and forecast accuracy, and keep CRM usage and reporting standards high. - Partner with Account Management for smooth handovers, with Operations for strong onboarding and launch readiness, and with Marketing on local acquisition campaigns and partner launches. Align on basic retail standards with local SMB sales teams where needed. - Share best practices across markets, spot performance gaps and fix them, and keep improving win rates, sales cycle efficiency and acquisition quality. - Give Regional Sales and Commercial teams structured feedback on market dynamics and the competitive landscape. Our humble expectations - At least 7 years of experience in B2B sales or business development, ideally in retail, marketplace, FMCG or technology environments. - At least 3 years of direct people management experience. - A proven track record of delivering acquisition targets and closing commercial deals. - Strong commercial acumen and structured negotiation skills. - Strong analytical skills, and experience using CRM systems and BI tools to steer performance. - The ability to balance hands-on selling with team leadership. - Fluency in English. Proficiency in Nordic languages is strongly beneficial. Seen as a strong advantage: - Experience managing performance across multiple markets or territories. What’s in it for you - 🚀 Fast-growing: Join a high-growth business at a moment when retail is a top priority - 🛒 A team and a number to own: Lead your own sales team and be accountable for retail growth across your cluster - 🤩 Ride of a lifetime: Accelerate your career with access to DoorDash’s global experience and room to grow as retail scales - 💪 Instant impact: Take ownership and make a difference - 💙 Big hearts and small egos: Surround yourself with smart, friendly people Next steps If you are excited about working in a high-growth environment, taking ownership, and being part of an extremely ambitious team, then click below to apply, make sure to add your CV in English and get the conversation going! We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. [Location: Denmark, Sweden, or Norway. The role covers four countries, so expect regular travel to country teams and regional stakeholders.] Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel. Beware of recruitment scams: DoorDash, Deliveroo, and Wolt will never ask you to pay money or share sensitive financial information during hiring — learn more about our legitimate recruiting process at [Recruitment Scam Awareness - DoorDash](https://careersatdoordash.com/recruitment-scam-awareness) . ## About Wolt ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Wolt is a Helsinki-based technology company that connects people ordering food, groceries, and other goods with courier partners and merchants, enabling rapid delivery in over 1,000 cities across 30+ countries. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by DoorDash in 2022 for approximately €7 billion) - **Headquarters**: Helsinki, Finland - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Miki Kuusi (CEO), Elias Aalto, Juhani Mykkänen, Petri Rahja, Lauri Andler, Mikael Matikainen, and Oskari Pétas ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: On-demand delivery (food, groceries, and retail goods) / Logistics Technology - **Target Customers**: B2C (consumers ordering delivery), B2B (merchants/restaurants using the platform), and B2B (courier partners earning through deliveries) - **Mission Statement**: "We create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world." ## Products & Services - **Wolt App (Consumer Platform)**: A mobile and web application allowing users to order food, groceries, and other goods from local restaurants, stores, and Wolt Market for rapid delivery. - **Wolt Market**: The company’s own network of dark stores (small fulfillment centers) that stock groceries and everyday essentials, enabling delivery in minutes. - **Wolt for Merchants**: A B2B SaaS platform and partnership program for restaurants and stores to manage orders, menu, and delivery logistics. - **Wolt Drive**: A logistics API and service enabling businesses to integrate Wolt's delivery network for their own orders (white-label delivery). - **Courier Platform**: The technology and operational system that connects and manages the fleet of 180,000+ active courier partners globally. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by DoorDash in 2022 for ~€7 billion. Current standalone valuation not publicly available. - **Key Metrics**: - **290,000+** active venues (restaurants and stores) on the platform - **50+** million customers - **180,000+** active courier partners - **15,000+** employees - **Notable Investors/Partners**: DoorDash (parent company), Prosus, ICONIQ Capital, 83North, Highland Europe, EQT Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and others (pre-acquisition). - **Growth Signals**: Since joining DoorDash, Wolt has expanded rapidly across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, launching in new countries and doubling down on grocery (Wolt Market) and retail delivery. ## Competitive Advantages - **Strong Local Brand & Culture**: Wolt has built a highly regarded, "no-politics" culture with a strong emphasis on ownership, kindness, and excellence, making it a top employer in Finland and across its markets. - **Technology-First Approach**: The company is deeply engineering-driven, with a focus on building its own logistics, routing, and marketplace technology from the ground up, rather than relying on third parties. - **Operational Excellence**: Known for a meticulous, data-driven approach to local operations, balancing rapid growth with high-quality execution ("do common things uncommonly well"). - **DoorDash Backing**: As part of the DoorDash group, Wolt has access to massive capital, global expertise, and a shared technology stack, allowing it to compete aggressively with rivals like Uber Eats and Delivery Hero. ## Strategic Focus - **"Deliver (Almost) Everything"**: Wolt is actively expanding beyond food delivery into grocery, convenience, pharmacy, and other retail categories through Wolt Market and merchant partnerships. - **Geographic Expansion**: Continuing to launch in new cities and countries, particularly in Central & Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, leveraging the DoorDash playbook. - **Deepening Merchant & Courier Relationships**: Investing in tools, earnings, and support for both merchants and courier partners to maintain a high-quality, reliable network. - **Product Innovation**: Building new features for the consumer app, improving logistics algorithms, and developing autonomous delivery capabilities in partnership with DoorDash. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Wolt is famous for its low-ego, high-performance culture. The company emphasizes "heart" (treating people kindly), "ambition" (thinking big but staying humble), and "attitude" (taking ownership beyond the obvious). It’s described as a safe space to express opinions, with a no-blame environment. - **Impact & Ownership**: Employees are given significant autonomy and are expected to take ownership of projects from start to finish. The company prides itself on being a place where you can "learn more, build more, and ship more" than elsewhere. - **Diversity**: The team includes over 100 nationalities, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. - **Work Model**: Wolt supports a hybrid work model (mix of office and remote), though specific policies vary by team and location. Engineering teams are known for having a strong in-office culture in Helsinki, but remote roles exist. - **Perks**: Competitive compensation, stock options (historically), a "twinkle in the eye" atmosphere, and the chance to work on a product used by millions daily. ## Sources 1. [Wolt Careers - Overview](https://careers.wolt.com/en/) 2. [Wolt Careers - Welcome to Wolt](https://careers.wolt.com/en/welcome-to-wolt) 3. [Wolt Careers - Culture](https://careers.wolt.com/en/culture) 4. [Wolt Careers - Teams](https://careers.wolt.com/en/teams) 5. 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