Business Development Consultant (Inside Sales) at Groupon

Groupon is seeking a Business Development Consultant to connect local businesses with customers in Australia. The role involves identifying, engaging, and consulting with new local business owners across various categories to promote Groupon as a marketing partner. The consultant will devise marketing features to assist merchants in increasing customer traffic and closing deals over the phone. Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and engaging new local business owners
• Consulting with businesses on the benefits of featuring with Groupon
• Devising marketing features to increase customer traffic for merchants
• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing

The ideal candidate should have:

• A positive and consultative approach
• Passion and fearlessness in a sales environment
• Enthusiasm for phone sales and cold calling
• Strong negotiation and consultation skills
• Prior sales or customer service experience (advantageous)
• An outgoing personality and a sense of humour

Groupon offers:

• Experience working for a fast-growing e-commerce company
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• A vibrant work environment with benefits like free fruit, breakfast, and drinks