Sales Compensation, Lead Analyst
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*Job Overview*All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.We’re looking for a strategic sales compensation expert to lead the design and management of impactful incentive programs that drive revenue and motivate sales teams globally. You’ll use data-driven insights to optimize plans, influence senior leaders, and ensure alignment with business goals. This role combines analytics, strategy, and partnership to deliver scalable, competitive, and motivating sales compensation solutions.*Responsibilities:**Sales Incentive Strategy & Design** Lead the review, development, and documentation of new and existing sales incentive plans across diverse sales roles and geographies.* Ensure incentive plans are market-competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with business strategy and go-to-market motions.* Design plans that balance simplicity, motivation, and scalability, including components like quotas, accelerators, SPIFs, and MBOs.*Analytics & Plan Effectiveness** Develop advanced dashboards and reporting frameworks to monitor sales compensation performance, cost of compensation, attainment trends, and ROI.* Lead in-depth analyses to evaluate plan effectiveness, equity, and impact on sales performance and revenue outcomes.* Model incentive plan changes and “what-if” scenarios to inform decision-making and senior leadership presentations.*Business Partnership & Governance** Serve as the primary compensation partner for the Sales and Sales Operations teams, offering consultative guidance on plan design, quota setting, and pay decisions.* Present analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders, including Sales, Finance, and HR leaders.* Support and enforce sales compensation governance, including auditability, plan documentation, and adherence to policies.*Compensation Program Support** Contribute to enterprise-wide compensation initiatives, including annual compensation cycle planning (merit, bonus, promotions) and market benchmarking.* Conduct job evaluations and compensation reviews for sales and customer-facing roles.* Participate in market survey submissions and help refine job architecture as needed.*Experience** Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree or CCP certification preferred)* 8–10 years of progressive compensation experience, with significant focus on sales incentive design and administration* Deep understanding of sales roles, sales performance metrics, and incentive plan mechanics* Advanced skills in Excel; experience with analytics and dashboard tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Anaplan, or equivalent)* Strong data interpretation and storytelling abilities—able to convey complex concepts to senior stakeholders* Proven ability to lead through influence and drive alignment across cross-functional teamsJob Type: Full-timePay: From $130,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person
- Location:
- Nashville, TN, United States
- Category:
- Human Resources And Personnel