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DoorDash Enterprise BD Lead | $265K OTE + Equity in Columbus

Location Columbus
Company DoorDash
Source jobicy
Posted 2026-08-30 14:35:08

Career & Market Insight

This Business Development Lead role at DoorDash is a senior individual contributor position requiring 7+ years of B2B/SaaS sales experience, with clear exposure to C-suite negotiations and complex commercial agreements. It sits at the intersection of enterprise sales and product commercialization — a high-leverage career position.

Compensation benchmark: The OTE of $180K–$265K USD is competitive and above-market for enterprise BD roles in tech, where the typical range for a senior BD/Sales Lead is $150K–$220K OTE. The equity component adds further upside at a company of DoorDash's scale (NYSE: DASH).

Skills you'll develop:

  • Enterprise SaaS deal structuring and C-suite negotiation — highly transferable to VP of Sales or Chief Revenue Officer paths
  • First-party digital commerce and white-label product go-to-market — growing demand as restaurants invest in owned channels post-pandemic
  • Cross-functional leadership without direct authority — valuable in any senior commercial role

Culture signals: DoorDash operates as a fast-paced, data-driven growth company. "Ambiguous and fast-paced" is mentioned as a desirable trait — a green flag for high performers, a red flag for those who prefer structured environments.

Green flags: Strong benefits, equity upside, clear reporting structure, and a product category (digital ordering/first-party channels) with real momentum. Watch for: quota pressure is inherent in commission-heavy roles, and DoorDash's enterprise sales culture is competitive. Ensure you clarify quota attainment rates and ramp periods with the recruiter.

About the Team

Our Enterprise Business Development team is a group of experienced and dedicated professionals who are passionate about driving growth for DoorDash and for our Restaurant Merchants. We work closely with our Account Management and other cross-functional teams to identify and pursue new business opportunities and negotiate the commercial partnership terms with our existing enterprise restaurant partners. Our team is results-oriented and focused on driving both profits and product adoption, while providing exceptional service to our clients. We value innovation and strategic thinking, and naturally gravitate towards using data and insights to build consensus and influence client decisions.

About the Role

As a Business Development Lead - Digital Ordering Specialist for DoorDash, you will lead negotiations with the company's largest global restaurant partners with a focus on our first-party digital ecosystem. You will be responsible for bringing our Digital Ordering product to market. Digital Ordering is a comprehensive, white-labeled product suite for our merchant partners that drives growth on their first-party channels.

You will collaborate with the first-party Commerce Platform, Account Management, Commercialization, Finance, and Legal teams to determine pitch strategies and run deals to deliver on our growth and product adoption goals. You exhibit strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, and are able to participate in business-level and revenue-focused conversations with C-level executives at publicly traded companies. You will report into a Senior Manager, Enterprise Partnerships on our Enterprise Partnerships team in our Enterprise Sales organization.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

  • Identify, pursue, and close new first-party Digital Ordering opportunities with existing enterprise-level restaurant merchants.
  • Lead negotiations across DoorDash's Digital Ordering product suite (white label digital channel development and fulfillment), that have a significant impact on the company's bottom line.
  • Understand SaaS-style buyer personas, complex tech ecosystems, and how to navigate both.
  • Develop and manage a pipeline of opportunities, and accurately forecast both revenue growth and product adoption.
  • Reach and exceed individual quota while contributing to overall team and business goals.
  • Exhibit executive presence and confidence in representing DoorDash to C-suite executives.
  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, GMs, technical teams, account management) to ensure successful execution of all aspects of the sales process.
  • Serve as an industry thought leader in first-party delivery in order to drive merchant success leveraging DoorDash's ongoing product and technology developments; continuously stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitors' activities.

We're excited about you because…

  • You have 7+ years of successful B2B sales (SaaS preferred) and/or business development experience with a proven track record of achieving or exceeding set targets.
  • You have experience working with commercial agreements, including structuring and negotiating agreements outside of standard sales contracts and terms of service.
  • You have experience with C-level negotiations and demonstrate an ability to not only think strategically, but also execute effectively to meet business objectives.
  • You are collaborative and work effectively in a team environment, balancing the needs of cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
  • You have strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • You enjoy operating in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment.

We expect this position to be filled by 8/25/2026.

Compensation

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.

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.

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. 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.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.

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, and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

National base pay range (United States, including Illinois and Colorado): $108,120 – $159,000 USD

Total on-target earnings (base + commissions, United States, including Illinois and Colorado): $180,200 – $265,000 USD

About DoorDash

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.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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. We also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) 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.

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.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Notice to Applicants for Jobs Located in NYC or Remote Jobs Associated With Office in NYC Only: 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. The Covey tool has been reviewed by an independent auditor. Results of the audit may be viewed here: https://getcovey.com/nyc-local-law-144.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this DoorDash Business Development Lead role remote or in-office?
The posting does not specify a fully remote or office-only arrangement, but includes pay ranges for multiple states (Colorado, Illinois, and nationally), suggesting location flexibility within the US. Candidates should confirm the work arrangement with their recruiter.
What is the total compensation for this role at DoorDash?
The base salary ranges from $108,120 to $159,000 USD nationally. Total on-target earnings (base plus commissions) range from $180,200 to $265,000 USD, plus equity grant opportunities.
What experience is required for the Business Development Lead - Digital Ordering role?
DoorDash requires 7+ years of B2B sales or business development experience, preferably in SaaS, along with demonstrated experience in C-level negotiations and structuring complex commercial agreements.
What does DoorDash's Digital Ordering product involve?
Digital Ordering is a white-labeled product suite that helps enterprise restaurant merchants grow their first-party digital channels (e.g., their own websites and apps), rather than relying solely on third-party delivery platforms.
When is the application deadline for this position?
DoorDash expects this position to be filled by August 25, 2026.
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