Groupon is seeking a Business Development Representative to join their Groupon Goods team in Milan. Groupon is described as a marketplace connecting customers with local businesses. The company emphasizes its commitment to helping these businesses succeed. They maintain a culture that inspires innovation and rewards risk-taking.
The Business Development Representative is responsible for prospecting and convincing vendors to partner with Groupon. The role involves identifying and securing new vendors across categories such as Home & Garden, Fashion, Health & Beauty, and Electronics.
Responsibilities:
- Source and convince new vendors to schedule appointments.
- Conduct meetings to discover, promote, and create commercial partnership offers.
- Support partners during onboarding.
- Update the Salesforce CRM.
- Contribute to company growth.
Requirements:
- 2-3 years of experience as a Business Developer with negotiation skills.
- Fluent English and Italian; German is a plus.
- Experience in trading across multiple countries.
- Knowledge of a marketplace model.
- Experience in vendor relationship management.
- Experience in range assortment planning, vendor portfolio management, and sourcing.
- Experience in pricing analysis and negotiation techniques.
- Software knowledge: Salesforce, Deal Centre, Gsuite, Tableau, Commerce Interface, Freshdesk.
Groupon offers:
- A Team Leader
- 15-day onboarding and continuous training.
- An attractive salary package with uncapped commissions and bonuses.
- Flex office & Remote work: 3 days are requested at the office
- Paid time off
- Meal vouchers: We offer a ticket restaurant topped up with €7/day.
- Monthly discounts on the Groupon app!
The role is based in Milan and requires presence in the office 3 days per week.