Business Development Representative - Anonymous employee Groupon Employee Review

3.0
Nov 6, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

No dress code, and fun environment. It can be distracting for some, since it's an open work environment. Management is very accessible, and very hands-on. Training is great too, as they teach you practices you can use at any other job.

Cons

A lot of change and movement while you're there. You need to work hard to reap any of the benefits and it's very metric based. If you are falling behind, you start to feel replaceable. There's a high turnover for a reason; sales is not for everyone and it' s all cold calling.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Apr 7, 2026
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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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