Toronto Account Executive base + commission

Toronto Account Executive base + commission

Launched in November 2008 in Chicago, Groupon is the daily deal site offering unbeatable deals on the best stuff to do, eat, see, and buy in cities across the world. Groupon uses collective buying power to offer unbeatable prices and provide significant benefits to businesses and consumers. Groupon uses other types of power to fuel our cars and light our offices.

Overview

Outside Account Executives at Groupon leverage related experience in local merchant advertising, along with respective connections to build partnerships for Groupon. They partner with restaurants, theaters, spas, and everything in between, negotiating unbeatable offers on behalf of our subscribers. We hire connected, innovative, and industry-relevant sales professionals. Experience with online sales, advertising, and social media are beneficial to an account executive's success and fit within our team.

We are headquartered in Chicago and are currently recruiting outside sales talent to add to our local presence in Toronto.

General Responsibilities

Prospect, consult with, and close local merchants on compelling offers for our subscribers based on each business's products & services
Identify new and creative businesses & activities to be featured, expanding the range of offers for our subscribers
Present Groupon as a unique alternative for businesses to utilize as a way of acquiring new customers


Requirements

2+ years of extensive on-line advertising sales to local merchants inToronto
Experience canvassing and cold-calling into various types of local businesses, with evidence of consistent and current success
Prior experience working from home / a virtual office is strongly preferred, especially if the office is equipped with virtual reality, or lasers


Compensation / Benefits

Competitive compensation, base + commission
Sense of joy

More helpful info: www.grouponworks.com
To apply: http://www.groupon.com/jobs?nl=1&jvi=oP9sVfw5,Job