Groupon, Inc

Enterprise Business Development Manager

Groupon, Inc$130K — $170K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Chicago, IL
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
  • 2+ years of Enterprise-level sales experience, preferably in Home & Auto industries.
  • Demonstrated success in exceeding revenue and GP targets.
  • Strong consultative selling skills with an ability to handle complex commercial discussions.
  • Proven negotiation skills for sophisticated deal structures.
  • Experience in fast-paced, high-velocity sales settings.
  • Familiarity with digital marketing and online acquisition techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and close new national and multi-market Enterprise opportunities.
  • Re-engage lapsed Enterprise merchants on the platform.
  • Lead prospecting efforts into high-value accounts with a consultative approach.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from outreach to deal closure.
  • Understand merchants' business models and competitive landscapes.
  • Craft data-backed offer structures that align with merchant objectives.
  • Collaborate with Merchant Development for successful post-close transitions.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing flexibility with remote work options.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) Match.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-visibility market.
  • Autonomous role with the ability to influence national brand presentations.
  • Participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and additional perks.
Full Job Description


About the Role:

The Enterprise Business Development Manager is responsible for acquiring and closing new Enterprise-level partners across nationwide and multi-market/multi-location groups within the Home & Auto category. You will promote Groupon's value as a marketing and customer acquisition platform and negotiate strategic, high-impact deals that drive meaningful results for merchants and subscribers.

You'll operate within our enterprise sales process while having the autonomy to determine how best to develop your pipeline, engage targeted accounts, and structure profitable partnerships. You will partner closely with the broader Enterprise Sales and Merchant Development teams to ensure each deal is operationalized successfully.

If you are a consultative seller who knows how to open doors, navigate complex organizations, and build compelling commercial offers-this role is for you.
What You'll Accomplish:

Enterprise Acquisition & Deal Closing
  • Develop and close new national and multi-market Enterprise opportunities using your network, outbound outreach, research, and inbound pipeline.
  • Re-engage Enterprise merchants that are lapsed or have not recently featured on the platform.
  • Lead high-quality prospecting into targeted, high-value accounts using a consultative, solution-led approach.
  • Own the full sales cycle from identification 1 outreach 1 pitch 1 negotiation 1 deal close.

Consultative Selling & Deal Structuring
  • Understand each merchant's business model, target audience, competitive landscape, and revenue drivers.
  • Craft compelling, data-backed offer structures aligned with merchant and Groupon objectives.
  • Negotiate complex commercial parameters (margin, caps, pricing, unit economics, operational terms) within guidelines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Merchant Development to ensure a smooth transition post-close and alignment on long-term merchant strategy.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure offers are executable and optimized for performance.

Operational Excellence
  • Maintain accurate pipeline activity and adhere to sales processes and CRM expectations.
  • Handle multiple concurrent deals with strong prioritization and organizational discipline.
  • Communicate with clarity both internally and externally, including preparing pitch materials and presenting in one-on-one or small-group settings.

Work Environment Expectations
  • Use the phone for outreach up to 6 hours per day.
  • Regularly send emails and work at a desk for extended periods.
  • Operate effectively in an open, collaborative office environment.
What We're Looking For:

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
  • 2+ years of Enterprise-level sales experience (Home & Auto industries strongly preferred).
  • Demonstrated success exceeding revenue and GP targets in new business roles.
  • Strong consultative selling skills with the ability to navigate complex commercial conversations.
  • Proven ability to negotiate sophisticated deal structures.
  • Experience selling in fast-paced, high-velocity sales environments.
  • Familiarity with digital marketing or online acquisition strategies.

Preferred
  • Experience selling into nationwide or multi-location Enterprise accounts.
  • Understanding of subscription, voucher, performance-based, or marketplace business models.
  • Strong track record of high close rates, particularly on TMC (Tiered Merchant Contracts).
Why You'll Love It Here:
  • Total Compensation: Up to $300,000 (base + performance incentives)
    • Base Salary: $130k - $170k+
  • Hybrid work model (3 days/week in Chicago office)
    • Alternate locations: Can be remote for the right fit
  • Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, 401(k) Match, ESPP, Life & Disability Insurance, FSAs, and more
  • Real impact on a high-visibility category
  • Autonomy, ownership, and a chance to influence how major national brands show up on Groupon


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About Groupon, Inc

Groupon is an American global e-commerce marketplace connecting subscribers with local merchants by offering activities, travel, goods and services in 15 countries. Based in Chicago, Groupon was launched in November 2008, and the first market for Groupon was Chicago, followed soon thereafter by Boston, New York City and Toronto. By October 2010, Groupon was available in 150 cities in North America and 100 cities in Europe, Asia and South America, and had 35 million registered users. In November 2011, Groupon went public at a valuation of $12.7 billion. Groupon has been criticized for allegedly inflating its original value proposition, for being a middleman, taking too large a cut, and for being difficult to cancel.
Learn more about Groupon, Inc
Size
3,675 employees
Market Cap
$228.2 million
Industry
Net Income
-$287.9 million
Founded
2007
5 Year Trend
-20.3%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
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