Sales Compensation Senior Strategist

Sales Compensation Senior Strategist Location: Malvern, PA, Scottsdale, AZ, Charlotte, NC Time Type: Full time Responsibilities Serve as a strategic consultant to senior leaders, including the Workplace Solutions executive leadership team Lead cross-functional initiatives related to sales compensation, sales planning, organizational effectiveness, and business priorities from strategy through implementation. Partner across sales, technology, analytics, finance, HR, and operations to drive alignment, compensation governance planning and execution, and business outcomes. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to develop executive insights, business cases, recommendations, and decision-support materials. Evaluate strategic alternatives using data, financial analysis, and business judgment to assess trade-offs, risks, and opportunities. Partner with business leaders to define and enhance operating models, role expectations, decision rights, performance measures, and accountability frameworks. Develop and maintain internal and external networks to identify and validate evolving sales compensation best practices. Manage sales plan administration and program governance, project plans, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful delivery. Identify and implement opportunities to improve governance program effectiveness, scalability, operational efficiency, and sales performance. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience. 5+ years of experience in sales compensation, sales operations, business operations, strategy, consulting, program management, or a related field. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through recommendation, implementation, and results measurement. Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights and executive-level recommendations. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional partners. Preferred Qualifications Experience partnering directly with senior executives to shape strategy and implement business solutions. Experience with sales enablement to develop and implement strategies to optimize sales outcomes. Experience with sales compensation, incentive compensation, sales planning, revenue operations, workforce planning, or organizational design initiatives. Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries. Experience supporting operating model design, role clarity initiatives, accountability frameworks, decision-rights design, or organizational effectiveness programs. Experience leading process improvement, transformation, or operational excellence initiatives. Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vanguard