Groupon · 1 month ago
Marketplace Strategy Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$69K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expGroupon is a marketplace where customers discover new experiences and services while supporting local businesses. The Marketplace Strategy Analyst for North America is responsible for conducting market analysis, managing deal categories, and optimizing inventory value growth to enhance market performance and customer engagement.
E-CommerceInternetRetailSocial Media
Responsibilities
Analyze market and performance signals to assess territory health and local demand
Identify priority neighborhoods and inventory gaps where coverage, category mix, or service depth can be improved
Evaluate supply quality and performance to determine which services and categories should be scaled, refined, or deprioritized
Review and optimize deal structures to improve value, competitiveness, and financial performance
Assess existing inventory to identify opportunities for restructuring, consolidation, or improvement
Ensure deals align with territory needs, category strategy, and customer expectations
Partner closely with Sales Managers to support and optimize sales contracts and Groupon deals in progress
Provide guidance on category strategy, deal quality, and inventory balance to improve outcomes at close
Act as a strategic advisor to Sales teams by translating market insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Regularly share territory-level insights with Sales teams, including best- and worst-performing categories
Highlight performance trends, gaps, and risks to inform sales planning and prioritization
Support continuous improvement by enabling Sales with data-driven insights on what works—and what doesn’t—across the territory
Use data, reporting, and SQL to refine lead targeting and bring the most relevant supply into the market
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Finance, Economics, Marketing, Business, Data Analytics, or related fields
1 to 3 years of experience in analytics, planning, consulting, finance, strategy, or similar roles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable using data to guide decisions
Basic SQL skills or strong willingness to learn quickly
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence without authority
Proactive, curious, and motivated to learn in a dynamic environment
Ability to navigate both formal structures and informal networks
English fluency, both written and spoken
Preferred
Good commercial understanding of e-commerce or marketplaces
Familiarity with Salesforce, Tableau, Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables), and Google Sheets is an advantage
Company
Groupon
Groupon is a deal-of-the-day website that offers discounted gift certificates usable at local or national companies.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (18)
2023 (77)
2022 (48)
2021 (29)
2020 (45)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.63BKey Investors
MIG CapitalAtairosDST Global
2025-06-18Post Ipo Debt· $244M
2019-12-30Post Ipo Equity
2016-04-04Post Ipo Equity· $250M
Leadership Team
Jiri Ponrt
Chief Operating Officer
Rana Kashyap
Senior Vice President Finance
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