Manager, Delivery Partnerships (DoorDash and Grubhub)

About the role

The Manager, Delivery Partnerships (DoorDash & Grubhub) will own and lead Taco Bell’s most critical third-party delivery relationships, driving both strategic alignment and day-to-day performance across key aggregator partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for aggregator partners, managing communication, alignment, and issue resolution
• Own and manage co-marketing budgets, ensuring effective allocation to drive performance and maximize ROI
• Brief and manage development of campaign assets in collaboration with internal creative and marketing teams
• Partner with the Media team to brief and integrate delivery initiatives into broader media plans
• Lead joint business planning processes and quarterly business reviews with partners
• Negotiate and support commercial terms, contracts, and partnership agreements
• Collaborate with Tech and Ops on identifying enhancements to improve the delivery experience and performance
• Lead and evaluate aggregator-specific tests to optimize channel performance and unlock new opportunities
• Ensure partner initiatives are aligned with internal business priorities, timelines, and key calendar moments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in Marketing or Business or other related field
• 8+ years of marketing experience, partnerships or digital commerce
• Experience working with Delivery Partners such as Uber Eats, DoorDash or Grubhub, etc.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across Marketing, Media, Operations, and Tech teams
• Highly analytical with experience leveraging data to inform decisions, identify opportunities, and measure success
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to both internal leadership and external partners
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and adapting quickly to changing business needs
• High level of ownership and accountability with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong influence and collaboration skills are a must to navigate a highly matrixed organization

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs)
• Year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center and game room
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, and carwash
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
• Salary Range: $138,000 to $150,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits