Business Development Manager

Groupon • Chicago, IL

19h • $50,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Groupon is a marketplace where customers discover new experiences and services everyday and local businesses thrive. To date we have worked with over a million merchant partners worldwide, connecting over 16 million customers with deals across various categories. In a world often dominated by e-commerce giants, we stand out as one of the few platforms uniquely committed to helping local businesses succeed on a performance basis. Groupon is on a radical journey to transform our business with relentless pursuit of results. Even with thousands of employees spread across multiple continents, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking and celebrates success. The impact here can be immediate due to our scale and the speed of our transformation. We're a "best of both worlds" kind of company. We're big enough to have the resources and scale, but small enough that a single person has a surprising amount of autonomy and can make a meaningful impact. The Role This is an individual contributor, quota-carrying sales role. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for finding, developing, and closing new merchant partnerships on the Groupon platform within an assigned region. You are not managing a team; you own your own book of business and results. Our Business Development team focuses on building partnerships with new Groupon merchants. We spend our days learning what makes small businesses tick and crafting unique marketing campaigns to help them reach their target audiences. Our work creates real impact — helping local merchants thrive, creating jobs, and driving local economies. You'll have the autonomy to prioritize your accounts, negotiate complex offers, and craft deal structures that work for both the merchant and Groupon. Through support from our management and training team, you'll develop deep expertise in Groupon's merchant strategy, sales process, and consultative selling — skills that will make you a stronger sales professional throughout your career.

Requirements

• 3+ years of business development or full-cycle sales experience, with a proven track record of hitting or exceeding quota
• Experience working with local or small business merchants is strongly preferred
• Strong consultative selling, negotiation, and prospecting skills
• The right balance of coachability and confidence — eager to grow while owning your results
• Comfortable in a competitive, performance-driven environment
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented when facing new challenges or difficult conversations
• Strong accountability and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• High standards of integrity and work ethic
• Genuine curiosity about people and local businesses, with the ability to build trust quickly

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

Benefits

• Benefits : starting the 1st of the month after your start date: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSAs, EAP, 401(k) match, ESPP, and more.
• Learning & Development: Comprehensive training, ongoing coaching, and a supportive team committed to your success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees