Merchant Account Development Manager - Global Ads

About Wolt At Wolt, we create technology that brings joy, simplicity and earnings to the neighborhoods of the world. In 2014 we started with delivery of restaurant food. Now we’re building the delivery of (almost) everything and you’ll find us in over 500 cities in 30 countries around the world.

In 2022 we joined forces with DoorDash and together we keep on dreaming big and expanding across the globe. Working at Wolt isn’t always easy, but it’s definitely exciting. Here you’ll learn more, build more, and ship more than in most other companies.

You’ll be challenged a lot, but also have a lot of fun on the way. So, if you’re a self-starter with drive and entrepreneurial spirit, this could be the ride of your life. At Wolt, we’re building one of the most exciting media ecosystems in Europe - helping partners grow through Wolt Ads and Wolt Promos.

By joining the team, you’ll be at the forefront of digital advertising, working on campaigns that drive visibility, engagement, and real results. Our mission is to help partners grow their business by getting closer to the customers who matter most. Through high-impact placements across our app (and beyond), we help them boost brand visibility, reach new audiences, and increase sales.

We are now looking for a Merchant Account Development Manager to join our team in Sweden. In this role, you’ll ensure campaigns are launched smoothly, tracked accurately, and optimized for maximum performance while supporting partners and collaborating with internal account managers and teams. What you’ll be doing We are seeking a Merchant Account Development Manager to lead our partnerships efforts for our Restaurant and Merchants ads and promos business.

This role will be responsible for driving revenue growth through direct sales and strategic merchant partnerships. The ideal candidate will have experience in ad sales, a strong track record of delivering results, and the ability to convert restaurant and merchant partners into advertising clients. Our Wolt Ads Product team is responsible for building our Ads business across 23 countries.

Together with our local sales teams, the Merchant Account Development Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery of Ad Promos sales targets in the country they operate. In this role, you will be reporting to our local Head of Commercial and our Global Advertising Lead. This person will be a key member in both the Global Ads team and local merchant team.

Day-to-day in this role you’ll: Develop and implement a comprehensive local strategy to drive revenue growth for our restaurant and merchant ads business. Build and manage relationships with key industry players, including global brands, franchises, and local restaurants and merchants. Develop and execute a comprehensive ads and promos sales strategy to achieve revenue targets and drive customer acquisition.

Motivate a high-performing local sales team to exceed ad revenue targets and customer acquisition and retention goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and operations, to ensure sales objectives are met. Develop and implement sales processes and procedures to improve sales efficiency and effectiveness.

Analyze sales performance metrics and provide regular updates to leadership on sales ROI and key trends. Negotiate and close advertising investment deals with a focus on revenue growth, product adoption, and customer engagement. Manage a team of 3 in the local ads and promo team.

Our humble expectations Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in sales management in relevant industries (advertising sales, restaurants, retail) with a proven ability to lead and motivate a high-performing sales team. Fluency in both Swedish and English.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present to senior executives and clients. Excellent negotiation skills with a focus on win-win solutions.