Senior Strategic Partner Associate at MAPLEBEAR INC D/B/A INSTACART

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

170000.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account Management, Business Development, Sales Strategies, Communication, Negotiation, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Adaptability, Teamwork, Analytical Skills, Presentation Skills, Growth Strategies

Industry

Software Development

Description

We're transforming the grocery industry At Instacart, we invite the world to share love through food because we believe everyone should have access to the food they love and more time to enjoy it together. Where others see a simple need for grocery delivery, we see exciting complexity and endless opportunity to serve the varied needs of our community. We work to deliver an essential service that customers rely on to get their groceries and household goods, while also offering safe and flexible earnings opportunities to Instacart Personal Shoppers. Instacart has become a lifeline for millions of people, and we’re building the team to help push our shopping cart forward. If you’re ready to do the best work of your life, come join our table. Instacart is a Flex First team There’s no one-size fits all approach to how we do our best work. Our employees have the flexibility to choose where they do their best work—whether it’s from home, an office, or your favorite coffee shop—while staying connected and building community through regular in-person events. Learn more about our flexible approach to where we work. Overview About the Role The Instacart Business team is in a hyper-growth stage, and we are looking for a world-class Senior Strategic Partner Associate to shape and scale the outbound engine for Instacart Business as a critical driver of revenue. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of mid-sized and enterprise customers, applying a consultative approach to drive growth and foster long-term partnerships. You will play a pivotal role in building actionable strategies, activating new partners, leading cross-functional initiatives, and managing client relationships to deliver value across the broader supply chain. Core responsibilities include driving key business insights, recommending and implementing scalable growth strategies, and assisting in the development of sales strategies. You will also oversee operational processes, project manage internal and external stakeholders, and develop go-to-market strategies in collaboration with Product, Finance, Marketing, Legal, and Operations teams. Additionally, you will identify feature gaps within the platform and help shape improvements to enable distributors and brands to thrive. This is an individual contributor role with tremendous growth potential as we continue expanding our capabilities and redefining how we support business customers. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking, driven, and resourceful individual who thrives in ambiguity, excels in collaboration, and can contribute meaningfully to the next chapter of Instacart Business. About the Team The Instacart Business & Supply Chain Team’s vision is to become the leading technology provider for driving growth and efficiency across the food and beverage supply chain. To lay the foundation for our supply chain aspirations, we’ve started by focusing on serving business needs we know best: find more businesses that have flexible spending and unplanned needs for food and beverages. Our strategy has been focused on winning with end-business users around this specific use case, while simultaneously building enterprise-grade products to capture greater share of wallet and pitching solutions aimed further up the supply chain. We are focused not just on meeting business objectives, but on revolutionizing the food supply chain through creativity, perseverance, and collaborative problem-solving. About the Job Partnership Development: Engage with top-tier decision makers to position Instacart as a trusted advisor and preferred partner, delivering tailored solutions that meet their unique business needs. Strategic Account Management: Optimize existing partnerships through strategic oversight and robust day to day account management practices to maximize value and foster long-term growth. Drive Sales Execution: Execute the entire sales process from setting commercials, managing contacting, strategic planning, deal closure, and activation. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across product development, marketing, legal, and operations to sync business needs with our capabilities, ensuring seamless delivery and innovation. Data-Driven Strategies: Leverage analytics to inform decisions and adapt strategies to better meet the demands and challenges faced by large-scale partners. Innovative Problem Solving: Address diverse and ambiguous challenges by uncovering creative solutions through the use of new ideas, tools, and perspectives, while fostering adaptability and collaboration. About You Minimum Qualifications Proven Experience: 5-7 years of experience in account management, or business development. Startup and b2b sales experience is preferred but not necessary. Solid History of achieving and surpassing goals & sales/growth targets in the technology, grocery, or retail sectors. Strategic Sales Skills: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sales strategies that profoundly impact the business trajectory. Exceptional Communication: Skilled in articulating complex concepts to a variety of stakeholders. Ability to create succinct and structured presentations capable of telling a story and engaging C-level executives. Adaptability and Drive: Thrive in dynamic and ambiguous environments, showing adaptability and a commitment to achieve. Self starter and solution-oriented problem solver who can chart a course with limited direction. Can manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously and hit deliverables with minimal direction Negotiation Mastery: Expertise in sealing the deal, characterized by strong negotiation skills. Preferred Qualifications Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with excel, ppt, CRM systems like Salesforce and adept at conducting data analysis for pipeline building and segmentation. Experience with large data sets and ability to extract business insights from analysis Startup Experience: Background in fast-paced, early staged, innovation-driven company settings where agile and responsive strategies are a norm. Instacart provides highly market-competitive compensation and benefits in each location where our employees work. This role is remote and the base pay range for a successful candidate is dependent on their permanent work location. Please review our Flex First remote work policy here. Currently, we are only hiring in the following provinces: Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. Offers may vary based on many factors, such as candidate experience and skills required for the role. Additionally, this role is eligible for a new hire equity grant as well as annual refresh grants. Please read more about our benefits offerings here. For Canadian based candidates, the base pay ranges for a successful candidate are listed below. CAN $153,000—$170,000 CAD

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Responsibilities

Drive key business insights and implement scalable growth strategies while managing client relationships. Engage with decision makers to optimize partnerships and execute the sales process.