Manager, SMB Business Development - Retention at DoorDash

<div class="content-intro"><p><img style="display: none; max-width: 100%;" src="https://click.appcast.io/greenhouse-te8/a31.png?ent=34&amp;e=22630&amp;t=1701374353806" width="1px"> <img style="display: none; max-width: 100%;" src="https://track.jobadx.com/v1/i.gif?utm_pixel=224e990b-8ff4-4287-8d5d-2ff09647f181&amp;utm_ptz=EST&amp;utm_rqt=track" alt="" width="1"></p></div><h2><strong>About the Team</strong></h2> <p>The SMB Business Development team is responsible for managing key partnership moments with our most strategic restaurant partners. Our team steps in at pivotal times—such as contract renewals, exclusivity negotiations, and high-impact strategic initiatives—to ensure long-term success before transitioning accounts back to the broader Account Management team. We collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Strategic Finance, Selection, US Local Markets, and Legal to drive retention, exclusivity, and deal efficiency at critical junctures.</p> <h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2> <p>As <strong>Manager, SMB Business Development - Retention</strong>, you will lead our efforts to drive success in key partnership moments, ensuring that our most valuable restaurant partners maximize their potential on our platform. You will own strategic interventions that drive retention and exclusivity, execute high-stakes deal strategies, and enhance product adoption during pivotal phases of the restaurant partnership lifecycle. Additionally, you will lead a team of four direct reports, focusing on their growth and effectiveness in executing high-impact partnership engagements. This role requires a strategic mindset, strong negotiation skills, and cross-functional collaboration.</p> <p>You will report to <strong>Blair Toll</strong>, Sr. Manager of Business Development, within the <strong>Rx Success</strong> organization.</p> <h2><strong>You’re excited about this opportunity because you will…</strong></h2> <ul> <li data-local-id="f6f86d252200" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Own Key Partnership Moments</strong> – Drive successful engagement at critical phases such as renewals, exclusivity negotiations, and strategic initiatives before transitioning accounts back to Account Management.</li> <li data-local-id="99a0cbdd0081" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Lead a High-Performing Team</strong> – Manage and develop four direct reports, fostering career growth and performance excellence.</li> <li data-local-id="e732baaa0d21" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Drive Strategic Initiatives</strong> – Lead the Business Development marketplace retention strategy, including proactive renewals, upsells, churn mitigation, deal structuring, and performance optimization at crucial points in the relationship.</li> <li data-local-id="5ed7e6d2c12a" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Execute Competitive Strategies</strong> – Develop and implement competitive strategies in response to evolving market dynamics and competitor moves.</li> <li data-local-id="67b3c73f1982" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Work Cross-Functionally</strong> – Partner closely with Account Management, Account Development, Strategic Finance, Selection, US Local Markets, and Legal teams to optimize retention and enhance partner value during key moments.</li> </ul> <h2 data-local-id="a8745ef9d3fa" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="heading" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">We’re excited about you because…</strong></h2> <ul> <li data-local-id="a3ee99a327f0" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">You have extensive experience in strategic account management</strong> – 6+ years of experience in restaurant partnerships, business development, or enterprise account management.</li> <li data-local-id="52d28ab51537" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">You are a strong negotiator</strong> – You have a proven track record of structuring and closing high-value deals at pivotal moments.</li> <li data-local-id="9f07aec5f046" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">You are a people leader</strong> – You have experience managing and developing a team of high performers.</li> <li data-local-id="1936942423b6" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">You are data-driven</strong> – You leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making and strategy.</li> <li data-local-id="99800875bfa5" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">You excel in cross-functional collaboration</strong> – You have experience working across multiple teams to drive business outcomes.</li> <li data-local-id="4d242b04ebfa" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">You are a creative problem solver who can build</strong> - You have experience ideating, launching and seeing to fruition projects that drive impact.</li> </ul> <h3 data-local-id="352bb000ad9d" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="heading" data-prosemirror-node-block="true"><strong data-prosemirror-content-type="mark" data-prosemirror-mark-name="strong">Bonus Points If…</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-local-id="9f5bc5a4449b" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">You have post-sales experience.</li> <li data-local-id="706ea250a6d8" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">You have experience in a high-growth marketplace, delivery, or SaaS business.</li> <li data-local-id="6493f8bb6642" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">You have worked with major restaurant chains or QSR brands.</li> <li data-local-id="cdd994b0b860" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">You have a background in financial modeling or contract negotiations.</li> </ul> <p>We expect to fill this position by 11/14/2026.</p> <p data-local-id="80c96b33712d" data-prosemirror-content-type="node" data-prosemirror-node-name="paragraph" data-prosemirror-node-block="true">&nbsp;</p> <p style="font-weight: 500;">Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only</p> <p>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 <a href="https://getcovey.com/product/covey-scout-inbound">Covey Scout for Inbound</a> from August 21, 2023, through December 21, 2023, and resumed using <a href="https://getcovey.com/product/covey-scout-inbound">Covey Scout for Inbound</a> again on June 29, 2024.</p> <p>The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: <a style="text-decoration: underline;" href="https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144">Covey</a></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 32px;"><strong>Compensation<br></strong></span></p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p>In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants and sales commission. Talk to your recruiter for more information.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page <a href="https://careers.doordash.com/">here</a>.</p> <p>See below for paid time off details:</p> <ul> <li><strong>For salaried roles:</strong> flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.</li> <li><strong>For hourly roles:</strong> 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).</li> </ul></div><div class="title">The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$144,160</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$212,000 USD</span></div></div><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">The total on-target earnings (base + commissions) for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$180,200</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$265,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><h2>About DoorDash</h2> <p>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.<br><br>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.</p> <h2>Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.<br><br></strong></p> <p>Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only</p> <p>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.&nbsp; We resumed using Covey Scout for Inbound again on June 29, 2024, and ceased using Covey Scout for Inbound on April 30, 2026.</p> <p>The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here:<strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144">https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144</a>.<br></strong><em>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 <span class="_80om1qgj _1e0c1nu9" data-testid="smart-link-draggable-inline"><span class="loader-wrapper"><span class="hover-card-trigger-wrapper" data-testid="hover-card-trigger-wrapper"><a class="_1yt4x7n9 _2rko1ssi _v56415x0 _1e0c1nu9 _16d9qvcn _syaz13af _1rkwglyw _4cvx1w55 _19itia51 _bfhkhp5a _1a3b18uv _4fprglyw _5goinqa1 _9oik18uv _1bnxglyw _jf4cnqa1 _1nrm18uv _c2waglyw _1iohnqa1 _uizt1kdv _nt751r31 _49pcglyw _1hvw1o36 _1372tlke _7ehiw5lj _1j5pglyw _1di615s3" href="https://careersatdoordash.com/recruitment-scam-awareness" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view"><span class="_19itglyw _vchhusvi _r06hglyw _o5721jtm _1nmz9jpi _16d9qvcn _ca0qv77o _u5f31b66 _n3tdv77o _19bv1b66" data-testid="inline-card-icon-and-title"><span class="_19itglyw _vchhusvi _r06hglyw">Recruitment Scam Awareness - DoorDash</span></span></a></span></span></span> .</em></p></div>