Senior Associate, CPG Data Foundations - Ads & Promotions

As a Senior Associate, CPG Data Foundations at DoorDash, your primary responsibilities will include managing internal and external infrastructure that powers client-focused business reporting. You'll support the CPG Ads business by maintaining content management processes, building scalable data tools for sales teams, and ensuring the quality of our catalog and reporting data remains high. Additionally, you'll collaborate with the product team to improve tools and drive advertiser performance.

To qualify for the Senior Associate in CPG Data Foundations role at DoorDash, you should have over two years of experience in catalog operations, consulting, or data science. Advanced SQL skills are a must, as you will be developing user-friendly data tools. Experience in client-facing roles is also essential, as you'll be sharing insights with external audiences and driving data-backed decisions.

The Senior Associate role is crucial to DoorDash’s CPG Ads business by ensuring that brand advertisers can successfully measure performance and manage their content effectively. By building robust reporting tools and managing content quality, you'll enable CPGs to thrive on the DoorDash platform, ultimately leading to better marketing outcomes and stronger partnerships.

At DoorDash, you can expect a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Associate, you'll be part of a supportive team that thrives on data analysis and seeks actionable insights. The culture promotes inclusivity and the value of diverse perspectives, making it an exciting place to grow your career.

As a Senior Associate in CPG Data Foundations at DoorDash, you’ll have numerous opportunities for professional development. With the company’s rapid growth and focus on innovation, you will have the chance to advance your career by taking on new projects, working closely with cross-functional teams, and growing into leadership roles within the organization.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you analyzed data to derive insights. Mention any tools you used, such as SQL or Excel, to demonstrate your technical skills. It's also beneficial to describe how your insights influenced decisions or strategies.

Emphasize your attention to detail and explain specific processes you’ve implemented in the past to verify data accuracy. Discuss any tools or methodologies you use, such as validation checks or peer reviews, to maintain high-quality standards.

Provide a clear example where your data analysis led to actionable insights for a project or team. Describe the situation, the analysis you performed, the conclusion reached, and the impact of that decision.

Talk about your communication skills and your ability to translate complex data concepts into relatable insights for clients. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully collaborated with clients to achieve their business objectives based on data insights.

Discuss your time management skills and techniques like prioritizing based on deadlines or project impact. Provide a specific example illustrating how you effectively managed time and resources on concurrent tasks.

Share the methodologies you've successfully implemented in previous roles, such as Agile or Kanban, to improve efficiency in content management. Discuss how these methodologies contributed to better project outcomes.

Mention specific publications, blogs, or forums you follow to keep your knowledge current. Discuss any professional organizations you may be a part of or events you attend that enrich your understanding of the CPG landscape.

Describe a specific challenge such as data discrepancies or integration issues, and explain the steps you took to resolve it. Highlight your problem-solving approach and any tools you used to overcome the challenge.

Explain your openness to feedback and how you use it constructively to improve your work. Provide an example of a time you received feedback and made changes that enhanced your analysis or reporting process.

Share your enthusiasm for working at DoorDash, focusing on your alignment with the company's mission and values. Mention how your skills and experiences make you an ideal fit for the role and the positive impact you hope to make on the CPG Ads business.