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Requirements found
Sales Marketing Negotiation Training (must) Salesforce Compliance Logistics Excel Recruiting (must)
What this posting asks for
Level: Mid level — The posting asks for 3+ years of experience.
Main responsibilities
- Own higher-value new business acquisition: Prospect, qualify, pitch, negotiate, and close strategically important restaurant partners, including multi-locati…
- Build and manage pipeline: Maintain disciplined outbound activity across calls, emails, and follow-ups while creating and advancing sufficient pipeline to co…
Competencies an interviewer will look for
- Technical skill Core
In the posting: “Leverage technology and AI: Use CRM, sequencing, automation, AI-enabled tools, and other sales technology to research accounts, prepare for conversations, im…” · “Experience using CRM and sales technology such as Salesforce, Outreach, Sales Navigator, or similar tools.” · “We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.”
Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off. - Problem solving Core
In the posting: “You’ll also work cross-functionally to structure deals, solve merchant challenges, and continuously improve how we sell.” · “A high level of ownership and comfort independently diagnosing problems and determining next steps.” · “DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, a…”
Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix. - Ownership and accountability Core
In the posting: “You’ll own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and prioritization through discovery, negotiation, and close, while managing a high-volume portfolio of opp…” · “You’ll have autonomy over your day and pipeline while being accountable for clear activity, pipeline, and revenue outcomes.” · “Exercise ownership and judgment: Identify obstacles, independently determine next steps, and bring in cross-functional partners when their expertise can mean…”
Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it. - Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “Through disciplined execution, thoughtful prioritization, and a consultative sales approach, Strategic Inside Sales expands DoorDash’s merchant ecosystem whi…” · “You’ll own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and prioritization through discovery, negotiation, and close, while managing a high-volume portfolio of opp…” · “Prioritize for impact: Manage a large portfolio of prospects and opportunities while using data and business judgment to focus time on the highest-value oppo…”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how. - Data and analysis Core
In the posting: “You’ll use data, technology, AI-enabled tools, and strong business judgment to determine where to spend your time, how to approach each opportunity, and how …” · “Prioritize for impact: Manage a large portfolio of prospects and opportunities while using data and business judgment to focus time on the highest-value oppo…” · “Continuously improve your craft: Use performance data, coaching, and experimentation to identify gaps, refine your approach, and adapt quickly when a strateg…”
Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it. - Adaptability and learning Core
In the posting: “We expect this role to be flexible, with a mix of remote and in-office work.” · “Run the full sales cycle: Lead merchants from initial outreach and discovery through negotiation and close, adapting your strategy based on merchant needs an…” · “Continuously improve your craft: Use performance data, coaching, and experimentation to identify gaps, refine your approach, and adapt quickly when a strateg…”
Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted. - Attention to detail and quality Core
In the posting: “Represent DoorDash at a high standard: Deliver a thoughtful merchant experience that establishes credibility and creates the foundation for a long-term partn…” · “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…” · “In compliance with New York City Local Law 144, the independent bias audit summary for Metaview is publicly available for review at https://trust.warden-ai.c…”
Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used. - Stakeholder management Core
In the posting: “Through disciplined execution, thoughtful prioritization, and a consultative sales approach, Strategic Inside Sales expands DoorDash’s merchant ecosystem whi…” · “As a Strategic Account Executive (SAE), you will acquire high-value restaurant partners in DoorDash’s most strategic markets.” · “You’ll own the full sales cycle, from prospecting and prioritization through discovery, negotiation, and close, while managing a high-volume portfolio of opp…”
Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior. - Leadership and mentoring Core
In the posting: “Continuously improve your craft: Use performance data, coaching, and experimentation to identify gaps, refine your approach, and adapt quickly when a strateg…” · “A growth mindset and demonstrated ability to incorporate coaching, test new approaches, and adapt quickly.”
Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them. - Teamwork and collaboration Supporting
In the posting: “Exercise ownership and judgment: Identify obstacles, independently determine next steps, and bring in cross-functional partners when their expertise can mean…”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled. - Customer focus Supporting
In the posting: “Experience navigating higher-value or more complex deals, including multi-location or larger SMB customers.”
Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
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Practice questions
- Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
- If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
- Built from this posting (8):
- Walk me through a piece of work where you used your strongest technical skill. What exactly did you do? From this posting
- Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
- Tell me about a task you took from start to finish without anyone asking you to. From this posting
- You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
- How have you used training in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
- Tell me about a problem you solved using recruiting. From this posting
- Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
- Describe a time you went out of your way to solve a customer's problem. From this posting
- This posting reads as Healthcare: its questions come first.
- How do you protect patient privacy in your daily work? Healthcare
- Tell me about a time you cared for a patient or family member who was upset or afraid. Healthcare
- You notice a medication or chart detail that does not look right. What do you do? Healthcare
- Describe a time you worked with doctors, nurses or other staff to solve a problem for a patient. Healthcare
- Your shift is short-staffed and several patients need you at once. How do you prioritise? Healthcare
- Tell me about a time a procedure or system changed and you had to adapt quickly. Healthcare
- Describe a time you explained a care instruction to a patient so they could follow it at home. Healthcare
- A patient's family member is angry and blames you for a delay. What do you do? Healthcare
- Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
- How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
- Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
- How do you keep your pipeline organised?
- Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
- Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
- Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
- Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
- Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
- Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
- Describe a process you improved.
- Do you have any questions for us?
- Why do you want to work here?
- Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
- Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
- Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
- What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
- What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
- You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
- Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
- A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
- How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
- Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
- You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
- How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
- Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
- Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
- A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
- Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
- You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
- Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.

