Strategic Partner Manager, Instacart

• 7+ years of professional experience in relevant roles
• Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues for varied audiences
• Retail or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry experience, with an understanding of the grocery supply chain and retail execution
• Proficiency in working with large data sets to derive actionable insights and experience with Powerpoint, excel or equivalent tools
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and a rapidly evolving market
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with internal and external executive-level stakeholders
• Ability to manage high complexity cross-functional projects and present confidently to leadership teams
• Strong problem-solving capabilities paired with a positive, energetic approach to relationship-building

Desirable

• We are seeking a dynamic Strategic Partner Manager, Retail Execution Partnerships to join the Instacart Business team
• This role involves creating actionable strategies, managing key partnerships, and building a strong portfolio centered on in-store conditions and retail execution
• As part of our rapidly growing organization, we are broadening our product offerings to serve businesses of all sizes effectively across the value chain
• Our team operates with a start-up mentality—swift, strategic, and results-driven—focused on revolutionizing the grocery supply chain, with a focus on in-store optimization
• Manage and cultivate relationships within Instacart’s largest partners using our in-store conditions offerings, driving engagement and growth
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams including product, engineering, finance, legal and other stakeholders to align initiatives and ensure successful partnership execution
• Meet and exceed key performance metrics by steering and executing projects that contribute to partnership revenue, while ensuring high partner satisfaction
• Identify and secure new partnerships with brands and third parties to expand Instacart’s pipeline and revenue impact
• Develop in-depth knowledge of Instacart’s marketplace, enterprise, and fulfillment products, as well as the broader grocery supply chain
• Extract insights from large datasets to make strategic decisions and adjust partnership approaches
• Provide executive-level reports and updates to all relevant stakeholders on the health and performance of partnership(s)
• Solve complex problems with creativity and flexibility in a fast-paced environment