RUUUNNNN....Only work here if you need something to hold you over - Who Knows They Change Your Title to Suit Their Whim Groupon Employee Review

1.0
Feb 13, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Trauma bonds are real here - but you meet great people even if you don't last past a month This is a good job to have only if you are currently looking for something better HR is a great resource and they listen The training team is constantly working to improve their department

Cons

Leadership issues: The non-US leaders seem to be disconnected, unempathetic, and not attuned to the needs of their employees, which can be devastating for morale. Lack of effective training and development: The absence of proper training for new managers and a lack of development opportunities for staff make it harder for employees to feel like they’re growing or have a path forward. Poor communication: The gap between the sales floor and management, along with ineffective lead sourcing and marketing strategies, suggests that there’s a lot of misalignment within the organization. Toxic work environment: The feeling of constant threat (whether from being fired or watching others leave) creates an unhealthy atmosphere. HR and training challenges: Despite having good training staff, they're limited in what they can do, and HR doesn't seem to be valued by leadership, which could leave the workforce feeling unsupported. In a nutshell they wont help you fulfill any long-term goals

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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.

1.0
Apr 7, 2026
Recommend
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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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