Chicago (35 W. Wacker Dr.) Hybrid Employment $50,000 + uncapped commission & bonus opportunities

Groupon is hiring a Business Development Executive

Responsibilities

  • Generate new business by cold calling and prospecting local merchants within an assigned region, selling across all verticals including Beauty & Wellness, Food & Drink, Things To Do, and Home & Auto
  • Manage the full sales cycle — from initial outreach and consultation through negotiation and close
  • Prospect new accounts through established networks, independent research, and the lead management pipeline
  • Develop a genuine understanding of each merchant's business to position Groupon as the right solution for their goals
  • Own the contract negotiation process, including margins, discounts, and deal structure
  • Apply consultative selling strategies to reach merchants' desired outcomes while maximizing revenue
  • Consistently achieve and exceed your individual sales targets
  • Partner with Merchant teams post-close to ensure a smooth account transition and aligned merchant strategy
  • Drive market growth by improving both the quality and revenue of merchants on the platform

Requirements

  • 3+ years of business development or full-cycle sales experience is required, with a proven track record of hitting or exceeding quota

Nice to Have

  • Experience working with local or small business merchants is strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • Disability
  • FSAs
  • EAP
  • 401(k) match
  • ESPP

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Structure: individual contributor

Additional Information

  • Comprehensive training, ongoing coaching, and a supportive team committed to your success.
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Groupon
Groupon is a marketplace where customers discover new experiences and services everyday and local businesses thrive. Its mission is to revolutionise the underserved local experiences and services market.
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Job Details
Department Sales
Category other
Posted 3 hours ago