Account Manager, New Verticals

About the Team The New Verticals team is redefining local commerce by expanding DoorDash beyond restaurants into Grocery, Convenience, Liquor, Retail, Flowers, and more. We build meaningful partnerships with standout local and regional merchants, helping them grow and meet customers where they are. Stationed regionally, we move fast, think creatively, and lead the charge in developing new categories across the U.S. Together, we're shaping a platform that gives consumers access to more of what they need, when they need it. About the Role As a Merchant Success Manager (MSM) , you will own the success, growth, and retention of a portfolio of our non‑restaurant merchants. You'll act as a trusted advisor to business owners—helping them optimize their DoorDash presence, improve day‑to‑day operations, and identify opportunities to grow revenue and performance. You'll manage a book of accounts and lead regular business check‑ins, address product or operational issues, and recommend data‑driven strategies that help merchants grow. This role is directly accountable for merchant revenue and quality, requiring a balance of relationship management, operational problem‑solving, and commercial execution. On New Verticals, change is the norm—and our best Regional Merchant Leads turn constant change into an advantage. You'll operate with autonomy, bring structure to emerging opportunities, contribute to strategic initiatives, support rollouts, and iterate quickly as categories evolve. You'll report to a manager within the New Verticals Account Management organization and work closely with cross‑functional partners across Sales, Product, and Operations. We expect this role to be flexible with time spent remote or from a DoorDash office. You will need the ability to travel as needed for in‑person collaboration through trainings, offsites, team‑building events, and other business‑related necessities. You're excited about this opportunity because you will… Own merchant success and retention : Manage a large book (100+ accounts) of SMB merchants, driving engagement, satisfaction, and long‑term retention Drive revenue growth : Identify and execute upsell opportunities through outbound phone and email outreach Act as a strategic advisor : Partner with merchants to understand their goals and recommend strategies that improve revenue, visibility, and operational performance Lead business reviews : Conduct regular check‑ins and quarterly business reviews to assess performance, highlight opportunities, and align on next steps Navigate change with confidence : Adapt quickly to evolving categories, tools, and priorities while helping merchants do the same Use data to guide decisions : Analyze merchant performance and marketplace metrics to inform recommendations and measure impact Collaborate cross‑functionally : Partner with internal teams to support product rollouts, test new strategies, and improve how we support merchants at scale We're excited about you because you have… 3+ years of experience in account management, customer success, sales, or a related client‑facing role Proven ability to drive retention, product adoption, and revenue growth within a book of business Comfort with outbound, phone‑based engagement and high‑volume merchant communication Strong analytical skills and confidence using data to shape recommendations A customer‑first mindset with empathy for small business owners Ability to operate effectively in fast‑changing, ambiguous environments Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required Compensation The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado, is $23.52–$39.52USD. The total on‑target earnings (base+commissions) are $33.60–$49.40USD. Base salary is localized according to employee work location. In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for sales commission. Benefits DoorDash offers 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), medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family‑forming assistance, and a mental health program. 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 (≈6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; ≈3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (≈5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; ≈2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week). Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. We hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds. 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 protection of these categories, we also strive to prevent other subtle forms of inappropriate behavior from ever gaining a foothold in our office. 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. If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairygodboss