Associate Marketing Manager, Local Brand Partnerships

About the position

The goal of the Brand Partnerships team is to be the most trusted and sought after co-marketing partner for brands and properties by creating groundbreaking marketing initiatives that delivers value to our audiences (Customer, Merchant, Dasher); drives results; and puts DoorDash and its partners at the center of culture. We're looking for an experienced Associate Marketing Manager to lead the execution of highly engaging, innovative sports and entertainment events that fuel DoorDash’s growth locally, across the US. In this role, you’ll foster relationships with our most-valued partners and activate local entertainment partnerships. You will create and execute integrated marketing campaigns and events designed to acquire customers, merchants, and grow the DoorDash brand in the US. These programs will help to accelerate customer acquisition and loyalty across all DoorDash audiences. This is an ideal role for a candidate who is looking to build a career in event and partnership marketing, from strategy to execution. The Brands Partnerships Team is lean and fast-moving, meaning you’ll have an immediate opportunity to take ownership and drive major impact on a rapidly-growing space within an exciting brand. You will report to the Senior Manager, Head of Brand Partnerships in our Brand Marketing organization.

Responsibilities

• Managing all sponsor deliverables, from planning and briefing through execution to recaps
• Collaborating with internal cross-functional teams in Marketing, Strategy & Operations, Creative Studio and external partners and agencies to execute events and deliver exceptional on-site experiences
• Supporting the local market sales teams in achieving their performance goals by fostering strong relationships with Operations and Local Merchant Partners

Requirements

• 5+ years of sports and/or event marketing experience and a proven track record in activation planning, on-site execution and post-event reporting
• Ability to navigate across cross functional teams, identify key stakeholders, and balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Adaptable and resourceful, and comfortable with ambiguity
• Growth mindset and a willingness to learn new skills, tools, and processes
• Attention to detail and a commitment to elevating the overall experience

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing live events
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Wellness benefit
• Commuter benefit match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• Disability and basic life insurance
• Family-forming assistance
• Mental health program