Business Development Manager

Posted:
6/30/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Chicago, Illinois, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management

We are seeking an enthusiastic Business Development Manager to join our Groupon Sales team. As our new colleague, you will play a crucial role in driving our sales efforts, building strong customer relationships, and helping local businesses thrive through our platform. 💚

Your ability to effectively communicate, negotiate, and provide exceptional customer service will be key to your success in this role.

You’ll spend time on the following:

  • Prospecting and Engagement: Identify and engage with potential local business partners to promote Groupon's offerings.

  • Value Presentation: Present Groupon's value proposition to business owners using effective sales techniques and presentations.

  • Negotiation: Negotiate deals and contracts to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships.

  • Sales Targets: Achieve and exceed sales targets and quotas.

  • Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, understanding their needs, and offering tailored Groupon solutions.

  • Consultation: Consult with local businesses to understand their unique needs and create customized solutions.

  • Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful campaign execution.

We’re excited about you if you have:

  • At least 3 year of experience in sales, especially if you’ve done B2B, business development or telesales, cold calling is very nice to have.

  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets.

  • Great communication and negotiation skills.

  •  A natural salesperson with an outgoing personality and high potential for growth.

  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and a team player.

  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

  • Work with different teams to ensure our campaigns are a smashing success.

  • Quick on your feet and adaptable.

  • Knowledge of the local business landscape is a plus.

  • Comfortable using CRM software and other sales tools (bonus points if you already know Salesforce).

What we offer:

  • Compensation: The compensation package for this role includes a base salary of $50,000 along with an on-target variable commission of $75,000, totaling $125,000 per year. It's important to note that the variable commission is currently uncapped, offering the potential for additional earnings based on performance.

  • Benefits: In addition to competitive compensation, we offer comprehensive employee benefits beginning on the 1st of the month following your start date.

  • These benefits include: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending accounts, Life insurance, Short and long-term disability programs etc..

  • Training and Mentorship: During the initial months, you'll receive training and mentorship from experienced colleagues at Groupon to support your success.

If you’re ready to kick-start your sales career and help local businesses thrive, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and join a team that’s as fun and energetic as you are! 💚

Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local ecommerce marketplace, click here. You can also find out more about us in the latest Groupon news as well as learning about our DEI approach. If all of this sounds like something that’s a great fit for you, then click apply and join us on a mission to become the ultimate destination for local experiences and services.

Beware of Recruitment Fraud: Groupon follows a merit-based recruitment process without charging job seekers any fees. We've noticed an increase in recruitment fraud, including fake job postings and fraudulent interviews and job offers aimed at stealing personal information or money. Be cautious of individuals falsely representing Groupon's Talent Acquisition team with fake job offers. If you encounter any suspicious job offers or interview calls demanding money, recognize these as scams. Groupon is not responsible for losses from such dealings. For legitimate job openings, always check our official careers website at grouponcareers.com.

Groupon

Website: https://www.groupon.com/

Headquarter Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 2007

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: E-Commerce ⋅ Internet ⋅ Retail ⋅ Social Media