About the job
About Our Team
The Product Partnerships & Business Development team is at the forefront of driving growth and innovation within DoorDash’s New Verticals business. By identifying, structuring, and scaling strategic partnerships, we collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to assess the competitive landscape, unlock new capabilities, and guide decisions that enhance DoorDash’s product offerings. Our initiatives span across different products, verticals, and geographies to deliver exceptional solutions for merchants and customers alike.
About the Role
We are in search of a dynamic and strategic operator who excels in uncertain environments, relishes the challenge of building from the ground up, and is driven by achieving measurable outcomes. As the Associate Manager of Product Partnerships – New Verticals, you will spearhead strategic collaborations that enhance DoorDash’s product capabilities, uncover new growth avenues, and support innovation across emerging sectors. You will collaborate closely with teams in Product, Strategy, Operations, Sales, Finance, and external partners to pinpoint high-impact opportunities, shape partnership strategies, execute deals, and successfully launch new solutions into the market.
In this role, you will be part of the Product Partnerships & Business Development team, reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Product Partnerships & Business Development.
Your Excitement for This Opportunity Will Stem From...
- Identifying, evaluating, and managing strategic partnerships to enhance DoorDash’s New Verticals product ecosystem.
- Building robust relationships with key external partners, leading deal negotiations, and overseeing a portfolio of impactful commercial and integration partnerships.
- Defining partnership strategies by analyzing market trends, identifying ecosystem gaps, and developing business cases that inform crucial build, buy, or partner decisions.
- Taking ownership of business outcomes by translating data insights into actionable partnership strategies and operational plans that drive scalable growth.
- Influencing stakeholders both internally and externally by advocating for solutions that deliver value to merchants, partners, and DoorDash.
- Collaborating across various functions with Product, Strategy, and Operations teams to ensure alignment and execution of partnership initiatives.

