Merchant Services Specialist, New Verticals
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for digital payment solutions grows 25% annually, companies like DoorDash are expanding their services. This Merchant Services Specialist role stands out for its focus on new verticals, requiring a unique blend of technical and interpersonal skills. With the rise of remote work, professionals with expertise in Excel and Google Sheets are in high demand. Before applying, consider how your skills align with DoorDash's innovative approach to on-demand delivery and digital payments.
Job Description
About the Role
The Merchant Services Specialist role at DoorDash is a key part of the company's New Verticals team, focusing on the development and launch of new products and services. As a specialist, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including catalog launch and catalog updates, as well as onboarding experts. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the onboarding process for new merchants, ensuring a seamless experience and building strong relationships with partners.The New Verticals team is divided into three sub-teams, each with a distinct focus. The Catalog Launch and Catalog Updates team is responsible for building and maintaining inventory catalogs for new grocery and retail partners. The Onboarding team focuses on ensuring that new merchants have a smooth onboarding experience, with the correct features and support. As a Merchant Services Specialist, you will work closely with these teams to develop and implement processes that drive success for DoorDash's new verticals.
What You Will Do
- Manage the onboarding process for new merchants, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including catalog launch and catalog updates, and onboarding experts
- Develop and implement processes to drive success for DoorDash's new verticals
- Work closely with merchants to provide white-glove service and build strong relationships
- Apply expertise in Excel and Google Sheets to analyze and optimize inventory data
- Develop and maintain inventory catalogs for new grocery and retail partners
- Ensure that merchants are onboarded with the correct features and support
- Interact with merchants to provide support and resolve issues
- Collaborate with internal teams to scope plans for new verticals
- Provide input and suggestions for process improvements
What We Are Looking For
- Strong understanding of Google Sheets and Excel, with experience working with large datasets
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with merchants
- Self-motivated and self-sufficient, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Strong commitment to building and supporting a trusting team culture
- Ability to work cross-functionally with other employees and teams
- Strong understanding of the importance of data-driven decision making
Nice to Have
- Experience working in the food delivery or retail industry
- Knowledge of inventory management and catalog development
- Familiarity with DoorDash's products and services
- Experience working with merchants or partners to resolve issues and build relationships
Benefits and Perks
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave
- Wellness benefits and commuter benefits match
- Paid time off and paid sick leave
- Disability and basic life insurance
- Family-forming assistance and mental health program
- Opportunity to work with a fast-growing and innovative company
- Flexible and remote work arrangements
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of Google Sheets and Excel, and be prepared to provide examples of your experience working with large datasets.
- Highlight your ability to build strong relationships with merchants and partners, and provide examples of your excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and your ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Showcase your analytical and problem-solving skills, and provide examples of your attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
- Consider creating a portfolio that demonstrates your experience working with inventory data and developing inventory catalogs.
- Be prepared to discuss your salary expectations and negotiate based on your experience and qualifications.
- Research DoorDash's company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you align with them.
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