Account Executive - Platform

About the Team Our Account Development team partners with merchants across Canada to unlock their full growth potential on DoorDash. Our mission is to give every merchant the tools to grow first-party sales, deliver standout guest experiences, and operate more efficiently. Backed by a powerful suite of products — including Drive On-Demand, Online Ordering, and more — we equip merchants to scale their business on their terms. About the Role We’re looking for driven sales professionals to join us as Associate Strategic Account Development Executives. This is a virtual-first, high-velocity sales role where you will introduce merchants to the DoorDash Commerce Platform, run product demos, and guide them through the full sales cycle—from initial outreach to signed agreement. As part of this team, you’ll build deep product expertise, guide merchants through implementation requirements, and help them modernize their digital ordering experience. This team plays a critical role in scaling DoorDash’s next major product line. You’ll report to a Strategic Account Development Manager and work primarily with the outbound Commerce Platform team. This position is fully remote with minimal travel, and the majority of selling is done via cold outreach, outbound prospecting, and Zoom-based discovery and demos. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… Run a complete, fast-paced sales cycle, from cold outreach through signed contract and handoff to Implementation. Drive high-volume pipeline management across a large book of SMB accounts. Conduct virtual discovery, demos, and product recommendations tailored to merchant needs. Educate merchants on key components of the DoorDash Commerce Platform, including POS integrations, ordering channels, loyalty features, and data insights. Address technical and operational objections (e.g., integration capabilities, resource constraints, competing priorities). Act as a trusted advisor, helping merchants understand how Commerce Platform can grow revenue and improve operations. Partner with cross-functional teams—including Account Managers, Marketing, and Implementation—to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. Influence product adoption and play a key role in scaling DoorDash’s next major platform offering. We’re excited about you because… You have 3+ years of closing experience in a high-velocity environment (less may qualify for President’s Club-level performers). You are a true hunter, with strong discovery skills and experience conducting outbound prospecting. You excel at explaining value propositions, handling objections, and guiding merchants through technical decision-making. You can manage a fast-paced pipeline and maintain exceptional organization across a high volume of active prospects. You’re comfortable selling SaaS solutions; restaurant tech experience is highly preferred. You demonstrate strong cross-functional communication and can collaborate with Account Managers and other stakeholders. You are proficient in: Salesforce, Zoom, Chorus, Outreach, Excel and data-driven storytelling You confidently lead client-facing conversations and navigate complex or multi-step negotiations. 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 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 for all regular employees, that includes paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness benefit and several paid holidays. Additionally, for full-time employees, DoorDash offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and basic life insurance, an RRSP including an employer match, and a mental health program, among others. To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here . The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within British Columbia. $103,200 — $129,000 CAD The total on-target earnings (base + commissions) for this position ranges from our lowest geographical market up to our highest geographical market within British Columbia. $172,000 — $215,000 CAD 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. If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.