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# Strategic Merchant Lead at DoorDash USA

- **Company:** DoorDash USA
- **Location:** Boston, MA
- **Compensation:** $39–$105/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-08-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/doordashusa/jobs/8105630

## Job description

## About the Team

The Outside Sales team has been the face of DoorDash to our merchant partners since our founding in 2013. Stationed locally across markets, the team builds deep relationships with the most iconic and desirable restaurants in each region. As the revenue-driving arm of DoorDash, Outside Sales fuels growth through strong merchant partnerships that improve customer acquisition, retention, and overall marketplace performance.

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

We are looking for a Strategic Merchant Lead (SML) to drive new business acquisition and deepen DoorDash’s restaurant selection across key markets. These merchants have the most influence on customer growth, selection strength, and conversion – making this one of the most impactful roles in shaping the health and competitiveness of our marketplace.

This role manages an end-to-end, outbound sales cycle, leveraging both field-based and virtual selling to drive high-impact results. You will prospect, pitch, negotiate, and close new restaurant partnerships while collaborating cross-functionally to structure competitive, creative economic terms and solve complex merchant needs. SMLs play a pivotal role in shaping the dining landscape of their territories, bringing some of the most desirable restaurants—from beloved neighborhood staples to top-tier culinary brands—onto the DoorDash platform.

This is a field sales role with travel within the region. You will ~40% 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 trainings, offsites, team-building events, and other business related necessity.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

- Own a full outbound sales cycle from prospecting to close for SMB and Local Hero/Premium restaurants.
- Drive 150–200+ weekly outreach activities (calls, emails, in-person visits) and maintain a highly organized 3-4 week sales cycle.
- Close ~16–17 deals per month while spending ~40% of your time in the field meeting restaurant owners.
- Pitch the full DoorDash suite (Marketplace, DashPass, Storefront) and communicate ROI effectively.
- Structure creative, nuanced revenue-share agreements and negotiate competitive economic terms.
- Partner closely with Strategic Finance, Deal Desk, and Operations to bring complex deals across the finish line.
- Navigate internal tools efficiently, including Salesforce, Outreach, Chorus, and Google Suite.
- Share territory learnings, competitive trends, and best practices to strengthen team execution and performance.
- Join a culture that prioritizes learning, ownership, and career development, with direct access to the support and resources you need to grow to the next level.

We're excited about you because you have…

- 3+ years of closing experience in outbound, quota-carrying sales roles.
- Proven ability to consistently exceed goals in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience managing organized, repeatable sales processes and short transactional cycles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Technical proficiency with CRM and sales tools (Salesforce, Outreach, Chorus, Google Apps).
- Ability to adapt quickly, manage ambiguity, and maintain strong organization across multiple deal components (rates, bonuses, marketing funds, internal approvals, etc.).
- Demonstrated emotional intelligence, resilience, and a relentless work ethic.
- Ability to creatively engage prospects, create urgency, and overcome objections.
- Strong business judgment and ability to collaborate cross-functionally (90%+ of deals require XFN partnership).

Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only

We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using [Covey Scout for Inbound](https://getcovey.com/product/covey-scout-inbound) from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using [Covey Scout for Inbound](https://getcovey.com/product/covey-scout-inbound) again on June 29, 2024.

The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: [Covey](https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144)

## Compensation

Actual compensation within the pay range listed below will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location. Base salary is localized according to employee work location.

In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for sales commission. Talk to your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page [here](https://careers.doordash.com/).

See below for paid time off details:

- For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
- For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).

The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado. $39.27—$57.75 USD

The total on-target earnings (base + commissions) for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado. $71.40—$105 USD

## About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees’ happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

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.

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. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce – people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only

We used Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT in NYC. As part of the hiring and/or promotion process, we provided Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023.  We resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024, and ceased using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 30, 2026.

The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144.

Beware of recruitment scams: DASH Brands will never ask you to pay money or share sensitive financial information during hiring — learn more about DASH Brands' legitimate recruiting process at [careersatdoordash.com/recruitment-scam-awareness](http://careersatdoordash.com/recruitment-scam-awareness).

## About DoorDash USA

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DoorDash is a leading local commerce platform that connects consumers to local restaurants, grocery stores, and retailers through on-demand delivery and logistics.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: DASH) [about.doordash.com](https://about.doordash.com/en-us/company)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, CA, USA (implied from listed job locations) [careersatdoordash.com](https://careersatdoordash.com/)
- **Founded**: 2013 [about.doordash.com](https://about.doordash.com/en-us/company)
- **Founders**: Not publicly available in provided sources

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: On-demand delivery, local commerce, food delivery, grocery and retail logistics
- **Target customers**: B2C (consumers ordering delivery), B2B (merchants, employers for corporate meal plans), and independent contractors (Dashers) [about.doordash.com](https://about.doordash.com/en-us/company)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To grow and empower local economies" and "shape the future of local commerce and broaden access to opportunity" [about.doordash.com](https://about.doordash.com/en-us/company) [careersatdoordash.com](https://careersatdoordash.com/)

## Products & Services
- **DoorDash App**: On-demand delivery platform for food, groceries, alcohol, and convenience items from local merchants [about.doordash.com](https://about.doordash.com/en-us/company)
- **DashPass**: Monthly or annual subscription ($9.99/month or $96/year) offering $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible orders [about.doordash.com](https://about.doordash.com/en-us/company)
- **DashMart**: DoorDash-owned convenience and grocery store offering quick delivery of snacks, groceries, household essentials [about.doordash.com](https://about.doordash.com/en-us/company)
- **DoorDash for Business**: Corporate meal programs, group ordering, and recurring meal plans for in-office and remote teams [about.doordash.com](https://about.doordash.com/en-us/company)
- **DoorDash for Merchants**: Online ordering, delivery, and marketing tools to help local businesses reach new customers [about.doordash.com](https://about.doordash.com/en-us/company)
- **Ad Sales (Enterprise)**: Advertising solutions for brands to reach DoorDash consumers [careersatdoordash.com](https://careersatdoordash.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available from provided sources (publicly traded; market cap fluctuates)
- **Key Metric**: Headcount > 15,000 employees globally [careersatdoordash.com](https://careersatdoordash.com/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available from provided sources; acquisitions include Deliveroo and Wolt [about.doordash.com](https://about.doordash.com/en-us/company)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Expanded to more than 40 countries [about.doordash.com](https://about.doordash.com/en-us/company)
  - Growing international presence through Deliveroo and Wolt [about.doordash.com](https://about.doordash.com/en-us/company)
  - Over 15,000 employees, indicating significant hiring scale [careersatdoordash.com](https://careersatdoordash.com/)
  - Diverse job openings across Customer Support, Order Fulfillment, Engineering, Sales, and Operations [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/doordashusa)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Network effects**: Large base of consumers, merchants, and Dashers creates a self-reinforcing ecosystem
- **Brand recognition**: Dominant player in U.S. food delivery and expanding into adjacent verticals
- **Subscription loyalty**: DashPass encourages repeat usage and reduces churn
- **Vertical integration**: DashMart and DoorDash for Business provide owned supply and B2B revenue streams
- **Technology and logistics**: Real-time tracking, smart routing, and scalable platform underpinning operations
- **International scale**: Combined with Deliveroo and Wolt, DoorDash has global reach and local expertise

## Strategic Focus
- **International expansion** – continuing to grow in existing markets and entering new ones
- **Vertical diversification** – beyond food delivery into grocery, retail, convenience, and alcohol
- **Advertising business** – monetizing the platform through enterprise ad sales and sponsored listings
- **B2B growth** – scaling DoorDash for Business and merchant tools
- **Operational efficiency** – improving logistics, quality, and customer experience through technology

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on innovation and empowering local economies. Values include "1% better every day" and "blaze a path for industry-defining work" [careersatdoordash.com](https://careersatdoordash.com/)
- **Flexible Work**: Teams decide their own work style – remote, hybrid, or in-office – based on nature of work and team dynamics [careersatdoordash.com](https://careersatdoordash.com/)
- **Compensation**: Competitive salary with bi-annual performance reviews; meaningful equity with quarterly vesting; 401(k) with company match [careersatdoordash.com](https://careersatdoordash.com/)
- **Health & Wellness**: Premium medical, dental, vision insurance; mental health program (1:1 therapy & coaching); wellness and workstyle reimbursement accounts for fitness, massage, commuting, daycare [careersatdoordash.com](https://careersatdoordash.com/)
- **Time Off**: Flexible vacation for salaried employees; generous sick leave; paid parental leave and military leave; paid volunteer time off [careersatdoordash.com](https://careersatdoordash.com/)
- **Perks**: Computer accessories reimbursement; lunch provided in offices; monthly meal/grocery/transport benefit in some locations; mobile and car allowance for select roles [careersatdoordash.com](https://careersatdoordash.com/)
- **Engineering & Innovation**: Opportunity to work on high-scale systems, define industry standards, and contribute to a globally recognized platform [careersatdoordash.com](https://careersatdoordash.com/)

## Sources
1. [about.doordash.com](https://about.doordash.com/en-us/company)
2. [careersatdoordash.com](https://careersatdoordash.com/)
3. [doordash.com](https://www.doordash.com/)
4. [greenhouse.io (DoorDash USA job board)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/doordashusa)

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