DoorDash's Job Postings Hint Towards Germany Foray: FT

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DoorDash Inc’s DASH fifteen job postings on management, strategy, and recruitment positions in Berlin insinuate towards its Germany foray, the Financial Times reports.
Previously, Uber Technologies Inc UBER had disclosed about the launch of Uber Eats food service in Germany beginning from Berlin.
Delivery Hero also plans to re-enter the country under its Foodpanda brand, and Finland’s Wolt has recently entered the market too.
The new entrants threaten to disrupt the historical dominance of Just Eat Takeaway.com TKAYF in the last two years.
DoorDash has refused to comment on the job postings or its expansion plans in Germany. It was reportedly looking at European acquisition targets.
The job posting for Germany’s general manager requires a candidate with the ability to develop a playbook for quicker entry into other markets.
The head of policy and government relations position require someone familiar with Germany’s political and regulatory environment and at the EU level.
Uber’s food couriers in Berlin would be employed by fleet management companies, like minicab groups contracted by Uber and paid per order.
DoorDash has diversified from online food to convenience items like toiletries, flowers, and alcohol. It has initiated store pickups and runs a network of over 25 Dashmarts warehouses.
Gorillas and Flink are the two rapid delivery apps based in Berlin.
Turkey’s Getir is also planning a Berlin launch.
Price action: DASH shares traded higher by 5.22% at $140.78 on the last check Tuesday.