Sales Manager

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.

Are you motivated by building new business and taking ownership of your results?

At Wolt, we are looking for a  Sales Manager who thrives on proactive outreach, values structure and enjoys turning opportunities

into signed partnerships.

Wolt’s mission is to make cities better places to live through technology. Since 2014, we have expanded to 30 countries and serve

more than 40 million users. From restaurants to retail and Wolt Market, we are building the everything app that brings the best of

your city straight to your door.

At Wolt, the Sales Manager plays a key role in growing our business and strategically building a market-leading offer for our

customers by signing new merchant partners. The Sales Manager becomes an expert within their assigned area, geographically and/or

functionally, and manages a pipeline of small to medium-sized restaurant and retail partners.

The Sales Manager applies strong commercial thinking to identify the most relevant partners across various verticals and uses

excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills to demonstrate the value Wolt brings to the industry and to

merchants. As the primary local representative for SMB sales in Iceland, the Sales Manager develops a deep understanding of the

local market, identifies high-potential partnership opportunities, and contributes to the growth and development of Wolt's SMB

merchant portfolio.

The Sales Manager works closely with local commercial teams, regional stakeholders, and colleagues across Wolt to support the

execution of Wolt’s commercial strategy and strengthen Wolt’s position across relevant merchant segments. In addition, the Sales

Manager takes ownership of strategic sales projects and initiatives that contribute to Wolt’s growth and profitability while

acting as a role model for more junior team members through knowledge sharing and best-practice development.

This individual works closely with stakeholders in Iceland, Norway, and across Wolt globally and always acts in Wolt’s best

interests.

• Define and develop a local market sales strategy to meet objectives set by the management team, strategically identifying

high-potential partnerships and applying data and logic to assess potential partner performance and unit economics.

• Contribute to Wolt’s overall sales strategies to accelerate market entry in new markets and strengthen Wolt’s position in

existing markets.

• Develop a deep understanding of the competition and retail verticals in the market, knowing the structure of each vertical and

identifying which players are “must-haves” for Wolt.

• Act as the primary local representative for SMB sales in Iceland, building strong market expertise, identifying growth

opportunities, providing local market insights, and collaborating with local commercial teams and regional stakeholders to

drive merchant acquisition and support Wolt’s commercial objectives within the SMB segment.

• Target new partners in line with company strategy to meet strategic and operational objectives within the assigned geographical

and/or functional scope.

• Build and systematically manage a pipeline of new potential partnerships, tailoring the approach to position Wolt as a partner

of choice.

• Work with new potential partners and manage the full sales cycle, including researching leads, prospecting, conducting meetings

and market visits, negotiating terms, and closing deals.

• Apply data-driven decision-making and strong commercial judgment to evaluate opportunities, assess market potential, and

optimize partner performance.

• Own and lead projects and initiatives that contribute to Wolt’s growth and market position, working collaboratively with Sales

and other relevant functions.

• Contribute to capability development within the Sales team by mentoring junior team members and helping build a best-in-class

sales organization.

• A strong track record in B2B new sales and field sales, ideally combined with knowledge of the restaurant and/or retail

industry.

• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with CRM tools is an advantage.
• Proven experience in setting direction for sales initiatives.
• A natural hunter with the drive to build a merchant portfolio and overcome bottlenecks and objections.
• Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to build relationships and tailor commercial offerings to each partner.
• Strong communication, negotiation, networking, and presentation skills.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize time and resources toward the highest-potential opportunities.
• Strong analytical capabilities and an ability to understand sales metrics, commission structures, market potential, and

commercial performance.

• A proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented approach combined with a strong sense of ownership.
• A collaborative team-player who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting the development of colleagues.
• Tech-savvy, curious, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in Icelandic and English is required to connect effectively with local merchant partners. Norwegian is considered an

advantage when collaborating with regional stakeholders.

• Monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Penetration targets in assigned areas.
• Market-leading selection breadth and depth within assigned areas.
• Excellent pipeline management and active use of CRM tools and systems.
• Venue commission levels within agreed ranges.

The Sales Manager is a key contributor to Wolt’s continued growth and market leadership in Iceland. Through strong commercial

execution, strategic market understanding, and effective partnership development, the role helps strengthen Wolt’s merchant

ecosystem, improve customer choice, and drive sustainable business growth across the market.

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire

and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens

when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.