Director, Restaurant Ads & Promotions - Strategy & Operations - SMB Growth

DoorDash is a leading technology and logistics company that started with the mission of enabling door-to-door delivery and has rapidly evolved to become a trusted platform not just for food delivery but also for any and all goods customers need. The company empowers local economies by connecting millions of users—from Dashers and merchant partners to consumers—through its innovative e-commerce solutions. DoorDash is committed to creating an inclusive community by hiring diverse talent and promoting an environment of growth and innovation. The company provides comprehensive benefits to support employee well-being, including premium healthcare, paid parental leave, wellness reimbursement, and more.

The Advertising & Promotions team at DoorDash operates at the intersection of e-commerce and advertising, delivering digital solutions that help advertisers effectively reach DoorDash’s core audiences. Within this team, the Strategy & Operations group plays a crucial role in managing product development and go-to-market strategies for the ads and promotions offerings. This team ensures that advertising products are strategically aligned with business goals while enabling SMB restaurant partners to grow through targeted advertising.

As the Director, Restaurant Ads & Promos - Strategy & Operations, SMB Growth, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for defining and executing the strategy and vision of DoorDash’s advertising products for SMB restaurants. Your leadership will be instrumental in developing the product strategy, managing the go-to-market initiatives, and fostering collaboration across multiple functions including the ad sales teams, marketing, product development, analytics, finance, design, and engineering. This role requires a leader who can influence cross-functional teams, build strong partner relationships, and use data-driven insights to drive growth and innovation. The Director will also act as the voice of SMB customers, ensuring the product roadmap aligns with their needs and business goals.

This position demands a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in consulting, strategy, operations, or business development, coupled with proven management skills and preferably experience in a high-growth startup environment. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in digital advertising and have a track record of managing P&L responsibilities. DoorDash offers a competitive salary range of $197,200 to $290,000 USD, with compensation tailored to skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Additionally, equity grants provide an opportunity to share in the company’s growth.

DoorDash values its employees and their overall well-being. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package for all regular employees, including a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness and commuter benefits, paid time off and sick leave in compliance with applicable laws, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 11 paid holidays, disability and life insurance, family-forming assistance, and mental health programs. Flexible paid time off policies support work-life balance for salaried employees and vacation accrual for hourly employees, adding to a supportive and engaging work environment.