Description

Application deadline: Dec 1, 2025

We are seeking a talented Sales Compensation Analyst to join the Business Unit Operations team supporting WWPS Sales Teams. Reporting into the WWPS Sales Compensation Manager, you will partner with the WWPS sales and operational leaders to ensure the accurate, timely and equitable delivery of sales compensation plans as well as providing analytical insights to assist in evaluating the effectiveness of our sales compensation models. You will be the subject matter expert for sales compensation within WWPS, resolving queries from the field and delivering impactful training and enablement to our rapidly expanding commercial & operations teams.

The successful candidate will be a motivated fast learner with high attention to detail and structured in their approach. They will be able to manage multiple assignments and requests/processes concurrently, prioritizing accordingly, and delivering timely results. They will be able to collaborate effectively with internal end-users and cross-functional teams to ideate and implement simple, scalable solutions to complex problems at a high standard. They are passionate about data, developing and owning standardized process improvements, automation and optimizing scalable central processes. Deep operational, analytical and interpersonal skills will make them a critical partner to business and operations leaders, identifying gaps in process and removing barriers to execution.

Key job responsibilities

Ensure the accurate, timely and equitable delivery of sales compensation plans and payments.

Develop a deep understanding of sales compensation policy, systems and reporting tools in order to effectively drive resolution of issues, meet sales compensation SLAs and provide actionable insights for your business and operations partners.

Forge strong cross-functional relationships to influence change, accelerate adoption and grow our capacity faster than the growth of the business.

Partner with leadership to set objective targets aligned to positive business and customer outcomes.

Provide ongoing sales compensation training and enablement to business users and operations.

Proactively identify and implement operational processes and/or reporting that simplify, standardize and enable operational excellence.

Manage and execute SPIF programs to drive performance on immediate business priorities.

Present OTE and performance analysis to sales leadership on a quarterly basis.

Provide sales compensation thought leadership and generate solutions formulated on data.

Retrieve and analyze data using Excel, Salesforce.com, Tableau and other data/BI tools/platforms.

About the team

About AWS

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Basic Qualifications

5+ years of finance, business management and sales operations experience

Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software

Experience in business-process design or equivalent

Sales Compensation Subject Matter Expertise, must be a US citizen

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within a high-growth, technology company

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The Colorado base pay for this position ranges from $88,100/year up to $154,100/year. The National base pay for this position ranges from $79,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $169,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.