Team Description
It is an exciting time in the People team at the Company. With a focus on enabling business performance through data-driven decisions, the Compensation function plays a critical role in designing programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
As part of a broader Total Rewards strategy, the primary purpose of this role will focus on ensuring sales compensation programs are competitive, analytically sound, and aligned with business objectives, while partnering closely with Sales, Sales Operations, and Finance.
Position Description
The Company is seeking a
Manager, Sales Compensation
to lead the design, evaluation, and market positioning of sales compensation programs.
This role is an individual contributor responsible for developing sales compensation plan structures, delivering plan documentation, and ensuring pay practices for sales roles are competitive and aligned with market benchmarks. While Sales Operations and Finance are responsible for plan administration, calculations, and payouts, this role ensures that plans are well-designed, clearly articulated, and analytically grounded.
In addition, this role will support broader compensation initiatives in partnership with the Compensation team.
Roles and Responsibilities
Sales Compensation (Primary Focus):
Design and develop sales compensation plans (e.g., commission structures, incentive plans) aligned to business strategy and revenue goals
Deliver clear, comprehensive sales compensation plan documents and guidelines for stakeholders
Partner with Sales Leadership and Sales Operations to align plan design with go-to-market strategy, quotas, and performance expectations
Conduct
market analysis and benchmarking
for sales roles (sellers and sales leaders) to ensure competitive and equitable pay positioning
Analyze sales compensation outcomes and pay practices, identifying trends and recommending plan design improvements
Evaluate plan effectiveness, including pay-for-performance alignment, upside/downside leverage, and cost of sales
Establish and maintain governance frameworks for sales compensation design and changes
Provide analytical insights and recommendations to support compensation decisions and business strategy
Broad-based Compensation (Secondary Focus):
Support the year-end compensation processes, including merit and bonus planning cycles, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in partnership with the Compensation team
Collaborate with Compensation, HRIS, HRBPs, and People Operations to ensure successful rollout and execution of compensation programs
Assist in compensation program implementation, including communication materials, tools, and manager guidance
Support data validation, audits, and reporting to ensure accuracy and integrity of compensation outcomes
Partner with the team to improve processes, tools, and workflows that enhance efficiency and scalability
Fundamental Functional Competencies
Analytical Excellence: Strong ability to assess compensation data, market trends, and pay practices
Strategic Thinking: Connects compensation design to business outcomes and sales performance
Business Acumen: Deep understanding of sales organizations and revenue drivers
Partnership & Influence: Effectively collaborates with Sales, Sales Operations, Finance, and HR
Communication: Translates complex compensation structures into clear, actionable plans
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and clarity in plan design and documentation
Problem Solving: Proactively identifies issues and recommends practical solutions
Qualifications
6–8+ years of experience in compensation, with a strong focus on sales compensation design and analytics
Demonstrated experience developing sales incentive plans and conducting market benchmarking for sales roles
Experience partnering with Sales, Sales Operations, and Finance
Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel
Experience with market data sources (e.g., Radford, Mercer, WTW)
Working knowledge of broad-based compensation programs
Experience with HR systems (Workday preferred)
Ability to operate independently while influencing cross-functional stakeholders
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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