Worst place to be a salesman - Business Development Executive Groupon Employee Review

1.0
Nov 9, 2015
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Pros

Great team in the sales department I don't have a 20 word minimum here which says it all really. Nice view of the river

Cons

Absolutely no leadership or coherent goals. All targets are unrealistic and unachievable unless you lie to every merchant. Management are the worst at sales in the company and have very little empathy. The company only care about bottom line. Demoralising and untrusting employees The brand is dead and the model unsustainable Goalposts move on a daily basis and are not communicated efficiently if at all Boring and monotonous Soul destroying Culture of alcohol and drugs prevalent through all levels and used as a reward system You only progress if you kiss some serious back side

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5.0
Jan 2, 2026
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Pros

Learned a great deal here. My first big guy job and the responsibilities kept me focused and motivated. I grew a lot as a person at Groupon as well

Cons

Not many cons. People are really cool.

2.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Gaining experience targeting multiple industries

Cons

Management doesn’t care about you. Unrealistic goals. Everyone at 30-40% of quota. Complicated quota attainment system. Your job is to ask for 70% of margins for small businesses that have only 10-15% margin budgets

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