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.
Business Developer – German Speaking (Valencia-based)
Who are we?
Groupon is the marketplace for local businesses! Founded in Chicago, we connect millions of customers with local merchants, helping them discover new services and experiences at unbeatable prices. Our mission is simple: to support small businesses, helping them grow while delivering value to our customers.
Who are we looking for? 💎
We’re on the hunt for a talented, results-driven German-speaking Business Developer to join our dynamic team. Your role will focus on acquiring new business partners and enabling them to unlock their full potential with Groupon. You’ll manage key markets in Germany, such as Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, the Ruhr area, and Cologne/Düsseldorf, from our vibrant office in Valencia, Spain.
Your mission:
In this high-energy role, you’ll use your sales skills across various industries, including:
🍴 Food & Drink: From Michelin-starred restaurants to the trendiest burger joints in town.
💇♀️ Health, Beauty & Wellness: Think high-end spas, hammams, and beauty salons.
🏄 Leisure & Experiences: Helicopter tours, ice skating, and seasonal activities – there's always something exciting to sell.
🚗 Home & Auto: Whether it’s professional cleaning services or car detailing, you’ll help businesses grow their footprint.
Your work at Groupon will be fast-paced and ever-changing, ensuring no two days are the same!
What you’ll be doing:
📞 New business acquisition: You’ll proactively identify new partners, building relationships over the phone to set up fixed appointments. There is a certain number of sales activities expected to be accomplished daily.
📆 Contract negotiation: You’ll handle sales meetings remotely and negotiate cooperation contracts, driving new business opportunities.
📄 Onboarding success: You’ll ensure a smooth start for new partners, conducting internal quality checks to maintain high standards.
📊 Salesforce management: You’ll manage your pipeline and activities in Salesforce, ensuring full transparency.
🚀 Brand ambassador: You’ll contribute to Groupon’s growth and success in the market, strengthening our positive reputation.
What makes you the ideal candidate?
Are you a strong communicator with a natural drive to close deals? Do you thrive on hitting targets, and does a “NO” just spur you on? If so, we’d love to meet you!
What’s in it for you?
🧑🤝🧑 Mentorship: You’ll receive support from an experienced colleague to guide you through your first steps at Groupon.
🎓 Onboarding in Valencia: You’ll kick off with a week of intensive onboarding in our Valencia office.
💰 Attractive salary package: You’ll receive a competitive fixed salary plus a performance-based bonus.
💼 Flexible working: Work from our Valencia office three days a week, with remote flexibility.
🍽️ A fun office environment: Our centrally located Valencia office boasts an open-plan layout, great coffee, a PlayStation, and regular team events (including after-work gatherings and wellness activities).
💶 Internet allowance: We’ll cover some of your expenses for home working.
🍽️ Edenred Card to spend on your lunches
🍏 Private Health Insurance
📱 Monthly discounts on Groupon: Get exclusive offers through the Groupon app.
🏆 Challenges with prize incentives: Regular sales challenges with big rewards!
The recruitment process:
A 15-minute phone interview with a member of the recruitment team.
An interview with your future manager.
A business case review with your manager and a team member.
Welcome to the team! 🎉
Why Groupon?
At Groupon, we pride ourselves on our performance-driven, sports culture. You’ll join a fast-paced environment where results matter and hard work is rewarded. Our team is truly international, with colleagues from 12 countries including
Groupon’s purpose is to build strong communities through thriving small businesses. To learn more about the world’s largest local e-commerce 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 (and a sneak peek into life at Groupon), always check our official career website at grouponcareers.com.
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What We Do
Groupon is an experiences marketplace that brings people more ways to get the most out of their city or wherever they may be. By enabling real-time mobile commerce across local businesses, live events and travel destinations, Groupon helps people find and discover experiences––big and small, new and familiar––that make for a full, fun and rewarding life. Groupon helps local businesses grow and strengthen customer relationships––resulting in strong, vibrant communities.
With employees spread across multiple countries, we still maintain a culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking and celebrates success. We encourage employees to embrace change, adapt to new circumstances, and find creative solutions to the challenges we face.
Does that sound like a great way to grow your career? If you possess the ambitious drive and hands-on talent that resonate with our vision, we encourage you to check out our current opportunities with #TeamGroupon.
