Associate Manager, Sales Planning & Strategy

DoorDash, Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CANew York, NYAtlanta, GAChicago, ILDenver, COWashington, DCAustin, TXPhoenix, AZLos Angeles, CASeattle, WABoston, MA
Salary
$105,400–$155,000 / yr
Posted
95 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $167k
This role $130k
$93k most similar roles pay here $217k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $129,162–$205,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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About DoorDash, Inc

DoorDash, Inc. is an American company operating online food ordering and food delivery. It trades under the symbol DASH. With a 56% market share, DoorDash is the largest food delivery platform in the United States.

DoorDash, Inc currently has 187 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Associate Manager, Sales Planning & Strategy

Associate Manager, Sales Planning & Strategy joins the sales and partner management team to drive strategic planning and operational discipline for the CAN SMB Presales or Enterprise Ads & Promos Sales organizations. This role involves designing quotas and incentives, integrating new products into go-to-market strategies, forecasting, and managing compensation plans while ensuring key metrics are tracked accurately. The position requires a strategic thought partner to manage cross-functional programs involving Product, Finance, Analytics, and Sales Operations. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills to derive insights from large datasets and experience in mapping complex operational workflows. Required technical proficiencies include SQL, Salesforce, Excel, and advanced AI tooling like Claude or ChatGPT to build automated solutions. The role addresses the challenge of optimizing seller productivity and ensuring consistent quota attainment across diverse sales motions and multi-faceted business units.

What you'll do

  • Design sales quotas and incentive plans aligned with company goals and strategic objectives.
  • Develop and maintain sales forecasting models to track key performance metrics for leadership.
  • Analyze large datasets to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations for sales efficiency.
  • Manage cross-functional programs across Sales, Product, Finance, and Analytics to ensure organizational alignment.
  • Design and implement strategies to optimize seller productivity and performance through incentive redesigns.
  • Plan for headcount allocation, territory design, and structural evolution to support long-term growth.
  • Build and deploy AI-driven solutions to automate manual processes and close data gaps.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field is required; advanced degrees are preferred.
  • Proven experience in Sales Operations, Sales Planning, or a related field within tech, logistics, or e-commerce.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and succeeding in complex, fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to analyze large datasets to provide actionable recommendations and identify trends.
  • Proficiency with SQL, Salesforce, and Excel is strongly preferred.
  • Expertise in building AI-driven solutions and using tools like Claude or ChatGPT to automate processes.
  • Experience mapping operational workflows and diagnosing data gaps to improve business efficiency.
  • Strong communication skills to influence and collaborate across various departments including Finance, Legal, and Product.

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