Senior Sales Incentive Plan Analyst

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Senior Sales Incentive Plan Analyst:

The Senior Analyst is responsible for sales incentive compensation processing, reporting, and analysis to drive sales performance across business units.

What You’ll Do:

• Calculate sales incentive accruals and payments in accordance with accounting close requirements.
• Produce reports and data supporting sales incentive plan design and performance.
• Provide quarterly compensation statements and payment reporting to sales employees and management.
• Ensure accurate and timely commission processing while maintaining best practices throughout the close process.
• Administer sales compensation plans consistently and ensure processes align with plan requirements.
• Support communication and education on compensation systems, data, and plan administration.
• Research and resolve commission, bonus, policy, and plan-related inquiries; provide impact analysis for escalated issues.
• Ensure compliance through commission process audits and controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and track commission metrics, reporting, and analysis to improve visibility and performance.
• Partner with Compensation, Finance, Sales Operations, Accounting, and Payroll on incentive plan design, modeling, forecasting, audits, and reporting.
• Compile, manage, and analyze sales incentive data from multiple systems and sources.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analytical support related to sales incentive programs.

What You’ll Need:

• 3+ years’ experience administering sales incentive or commission programs.
• Ability to build strong partnerships across Sales, Finance, HR, and other business functions.
• Proven ability to work independently while aligning with organizational strategies and priorities.
• Strong time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced sales environment.
• Experience supporting national sales organizations with 100+ sales representatives.
• Salesforce experience preferred.
• Experience with sales incentive compensation software (e.g., Everstage) preferred.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong project management, process improvement, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent customer service, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced), Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail and auditing skills to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Where You'll Work:

This is a hybrid-based role that will sit out of our corporate headquarters in Downers Grove, IL.

Pay & Benefits:

• The salary range is $92,000 - $120,000. This role is also eligible for incentive pay.
• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be motivated by a variety of factors including the candidate’s meaningful experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and flexible time off.

What You Can Expect: 

• Strong  work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an  inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the  achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a  targeted annual company bonus and  annual salary reviews
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing .

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on careers.univarsolutions.com .  

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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