Head of SMB Sales, Grocery & Retail (US&C)

About The Role

Uber Eats is seeking a dynamic and strategic SMB Sales Manager for Grocery & Retail to lead and scale our SMB-focused efforts within one of the fastest-growing verticals in the US&C Delivery business. In this role, you'll oversee a team responsible for acquiring and growing small- and mid-sized merchants, with a particular focus on accelerating growth in the Alcohol category. You'll drive expansion in priority markets by developing high-performing sales talent, shaping vertical-specific strategies, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver an exceptional merchant experience.

Strategic Market Architecture

You will define and architect the overarching Grocery & Retail SMB strategy, with a strong emphasis on Alcohol. You will hold end-to-end accountability for category prioritization and geographic resource allocation, ensuring sales investments align with Uber's highest-growth opportunities.

Sales Productivity & Focus

You will drive strong sales productivity across the team by ensuring clear prioritization of high-value leads and merchant segments. You will leverage data and market insights to guide where the team spends time, with a particular focus on unlocking high-impact opportunities within Alcohol.

Team Leadership & Execution

You will lead and inspire a team of Account Executives. Empower them to build high-quality pipelines, navigate consultative sales cycles with SMB operators, and deliver strong acquisition and revenue outcomes.

Talent Development

You will hire, develop, and retain high-performing sales talent. You will build a strong bench by coaching individuals, fostering growth, and maintaining a high performance bar across the team.

Cross-Functional Partnership

You will partner closely with Account Management, along with Sales Ops, Merchant & Consumer Ops, and Strategy & Planning, to ensure strong merchant handoffs, long-term partner success, and a seamless end-to-end experience.

Alcohol Category Complexity

You will lead within a uniquely complex and regulated category. You will guide the team in navigating state and local regulatory requirements, longer and more customized contracting processes, and operational onboarding challenges, ensuring we can scale Alcohol effectively while maintaining compliance and quality.

Culture & Accountability

You will foster a high-performance, feedback-driven culture rooted in transparency, collaboration, and a relentless drive for continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle sales experience
• 2+ years of direct people management experience
• Proven success leading teams or managers to exceed ambitious sales and revenue targets
• Strong operational acumen with the ability to analyze data, develop strategy, and drive disciplined execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experienced people leader with a passion for developing teams and building strong leadership capability
• Track record of delivering strategic impact beyond direct team scope
• Excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, and executive presence
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive alignment across multiple business units
• Experience or familiarity with Alcohol or other regulated retail categories
• Proficiency with Salesforce CRM or similar sales systems