Join Our Team as a Sales Compensation Analyst – Drive Precision in Sales Incentives
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for sales compensation and data accuracy? We’re seeking a highly skilled Sales Compensation Analyst to play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless administration of our sales incentive plans. Based in San Francisco, CA, this hybrid contract opportunity offers the chance to work with a dynamic team supporting a large and diverse sales organization, where your expertise will directly impact our sales operations and success.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage and reconcile sales compensation plan documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance through DocuSign and CaptivateIQ.
- Perform monthly payfile audits and identify discrepancies to ensure precise payout processes.
- Reconcile commissions data from CaptivateIQ with source systems such as Salesforce and Snowflake, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
- Support the handling of compensation exceptions and disputes, maintaining thorough documentation.
- Uphold SOX compliance by following established SOPs and identifying opportunities for automation or process improvement.
- Partner with Sales Ops, Finance, RevOps, and Data Analytics teams to synchronize data, policies, and payouts.
- Generate ad hoc reports on compensation trends and payout accuracy for leadership review.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in sales compensation administration or analysis.
- Strong attention to detail with proven ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies.
- Hands-on experience with CaptivateIQ or equivalent platforms (Xactly, Spiff, Varicent).
- Working knowledge of Salesforce, Snowflake, and Tableau.
- Familiarity with DocuSign or similar e-signature tools.
- Excellent communication skills to explain complex compensation information clearly.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience supporting large sales organizations (~350 reps).
- Knowledge of automation tools or experience with process improvement initiatives.
- Previous experience working in highly regulated environments involving SOX controls.
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 3 or more years of relevant experience in sales compensation, ideally with experience supporting numerous commission plans and variations.
Other Requirements:
- Location: Hybrid in San Francisco, CA (3 days/week onsite).
- Contract Duration: 5-6 months, with potential for extension.
- This role requires strong operational expertise, hands-on use of compensation platforms, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to ensure accurate and timely commission processing.
Elevate your career by helping shape the future of sales compensation management, ensuring fairness, accuracy, and compliance at every step.
