Associate, Strategy & Operations, Events at DoorDash USA

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Feb, 26

Salary

95000.0

Posted On

13 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Marketing, Field Marketing, Marketing Operations, Project Management, Budget Management, Vendor Management, Sales Collaboration, Marketing Collaboration, Lead Tracking, Event Research, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, CRM Tools, Event Technology

Industry

Software Development

Description

About the Team DoorDash for Business provides meals solutions to companies, but we aren’t stopping there. Our mission is to become a premier benefits partner for executives, employees and administrators across the globe, leveraging the DoorDash platform to deliver industry-leading selection, quality, and customer service to every business customer, for every business use case. We are building an entrepreneurial, customer-obsessed, and fast moving team to create the right products and services for the future of work. About the Role We’re looking for a highly organized and proactive Strategy & Operations Associate, Events to help shape, execute, and optimize our event strategy for marketing and sales pipeline growth. In this role, you’ll be the operational backbone for our events — project managing high-impact sponsorships, conferences, and activations that bring us in front of our key buyer personas. You’ll work closely with our Sales, Marketing, and Partnerships teams to ensure every event runs seamlessly, delivers measurable ROI, and elevates our brand in-market. You’ll also help identify new event opportunities and creative channels that drive qualified pipeline and awareness among our target audiences. You’re excited about this opportunity because you will… Event Planning & Execution Project manage end-to-end execution for key events and sponsorships, from discovery and budget planning through onsite activation and post-event follow-up. Coordinate logistics, vendor management, internal communications, and cross-functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, and Leadership stakeholders. Support onsite event activations and client launch experiences, ensuring brand consistency and high-impact engagement. Budget & Vendor Management Manage event budgets typically ranging from $50K–$200K, ensuring efficient spend and strong ROI. Negotiate and manage relationships with event organizers, vendors, and partners to deliver flawless experiences within budget and scope. Sales & Marketing Enablement Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to align event goals with target personas, pipeline needs, and account priorities. Partner with the Demand Gen and Marketing Ops teams to track leads, measure event performance, and report on ROI. Event Research & Strategy Support Research new conferences, industry gatherings, and niche events where our brand can have a meaningful presence. Stay curious about emerging event trends, engagement formats, and competitor activity to inform future strategy. We’re excited about you because… You have 2–4 years of experience in event marketing, field marketing, or marketing operations roles (preferably in B2B or high-growth environments). Demonstrated experience managing event logistics, vendors, and budgets of $100K+. Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills. Strong project management mindset — detail-oriented, resourceful, and deadline-driven. Comfortable analyzing event results and reporting on KPIs such as leads, engagement, and ROI. Strong abilities to manage multiple internal stakeholders with a positive attitude Willingness to travel (~25%) for event execution and onsite support. Experience with CRM and marketing automation tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, or Marketo). Familiarity with event technology platforms and lead capture systems. Creative problem-solver who enjoys turning complex logistics into seamless experiences. Compensation The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. 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 (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). 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. See below for 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 (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week). The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado. $56,500—$95,000 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 with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering 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. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. 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. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination. 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.

Responsibilities

The Associate will project manage high-impact sponsorships, conferences, and activations to enhance the company's event strategy. They will ensure seamless execution of events while delivering measurable ROI and elevating the brand in the market.