Category Manager

Job Description

Groupon is seeking a Category Manager to join its Commercial Finance & Strategy Team. This role involves shaping the future of Groupon by owning a key category end-to-end, such as massages, activities, or local experiences. The Category Manager will drive strategy, optimize deal structures, and grow merchant partnerships with full accountability and visibility.Responsibilities include:

• Developing innovative strategies to unlock growth through deal structuring and pricing.
• Conducting in-depth analyses of category performance using Excel, Tableau, SQL, and Salesforce.
• Presenting category plans and performance updates to C-level executives.
• Managing each phase of strategic insights from ideation and testing to full-scale rollout.
• Identifying and onboarding key merchant partners, negotiating terms, and optimizing deals.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably from an English-speaking university.
• 5+ years in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment in multinational e-commerce marketplace(s) with B2C focus.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with Tableau, SQL, and Salesforce is a plus.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling abilities.

Groupon offers:

• Impact & Visibility: Shape Groupon’s most pivotal categories in a newly formed, high-profile team
• Growth & Development: Work directly with senior leaders, gaining exposure to complex, high-stakes projects
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a community that values innovation, teamwork, and continual improvement
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We reward performance that propels the company forward
• Global Exposure: Embrace occasional travel to the U.S. ✈️ and experience firsthand how our platform operates on the ground