Fast paced company trying to unlock its potential - Senior Manager Groupon Employee Review

4.0
3 Mar 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Highly Data centric, analytical, fast paced environment where issues, alternatives, and preferred solution are passionately debated. Surrounded by very smart professionals who are creative and want to make a difference. The senior managers (Director and up) are kept in the loop of the management thinking in monthly meetings that are very honest and informative.

Cons

Very long hours with little work-life balance. Although the company has been public for two years, it is still a start-up in mindset. Lot of processes or systems are not yet in place to make your work easier. Lot of churn at the top.

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Cons

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1.0
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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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