Groupon not all its cracked up to be. - Anonymous employee Groupon Employee Review

2.0
Mar 3, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

If you live in Chicago and are looking for an entry level, inside sales position, its a cool company to work for.

Cons

Not a true outside sales position. Track dials with minimun expected per day. Managers will tap into calls unannounced. More like a telemarketer position. Never truly need to meet prospects in person, and they encourage you to do the most you can over the phone.

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Pros

No pro’s whatsoever. If you’re thinking about joining this company, save yourself a headache and run.

Cons

“Burn and churn” culture with minimal long-term investment in employees. Limited support and inconsistent coaching from management. Quarterly quotas frequently change, directly impacting compensation and making earnings unpredictable. Commission, if you’re lucky to get any, gets paid every 3 months- if terminated, you lose out on THOUSANDS of your hard earned money Compensation does not align with responsibilities—BDRs are often expected to perform full-cycle sales functions similar to Account Executives on a low base salary, ($40,000) Once placed on a performance plan, there is little path to recovery and increased scrutiny follows. High-pressure onboarding environment—new hires are expected to close deals quickly, with limited ramp time. Promotions appear inconsistent and not always based on performance, which can impact team morale and leadership quality. Concerns raised to leadership or HR are not always addressed in a transparent or timely manner.

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