Lead Sales Compensation Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Sales Compensation Analyst based in the United States. This role offers the opportunity to become a key contributor in designing and optimizing scalable sales compensation processes within a fast-growing organization. You will help ensure accurate commission administration, improve operational efficiency, and provide critical insights that support business performance. The position combines analytical expertise, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with teams across the organization. You will work closely with business partners, auditors, and sales stakeholders to resolve complex compensation challenges and enhance employee experiences. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems, improving systems, and building reliable compensation frameworks. You will play an important role in maintaining data accuracy, driving automation, and supporting a high-performing global sales organization. \n Accountabilities: Manage day-to-day sales compensation operations, including global commission processing, manual adjustments, exceptions, and payment accuracy. Provide timely support and resolution for commission-related inquiries, including system access issues, transaction disputes, crediting questions, and payment calculations. Validate compensation data, perform impact analysis, and communicate recommendations, timelines, and resolutions to relevant stakeholders. Participate in user acceptance testing for system updates, ensuring functionality aligns with business requirements and expected outcomes. Monitor and report on compensation plan acceptance, compliance, and operational deadlines. Own end-to-end sales compensation processes, including organizational alignment, hierarchy management, system configuration, and payout accuracy. Partner with cross-functional teams to support data validation, reporting requests, audits, and process improvement initiatives. Identify root causes of compensation challenges and implement scalable solutions that improve efficiency and reliability. Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners while delivering a high level of service and operational support. Requirements: 4+ years of experience in sales compensation administration, incentive compensation, or a related analytical role. Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams. Ability to quickly learn compensation tools, systems, and processes while continuously improving existing workflows. Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with changing priorities and evolving business needs. Highly detail-oriented mindset with a strong focus on accuracy while maintaining awareness of broader business objectives. Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including building models, analyzing data, and creating scalable tools. Experience with incentive compensation management platforms such as Xactly, Callidus, Varicent, Anaplan, or Everstage is highly preferred. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex issues and develop practical solutions. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization. Benefits: Competitive salary range of $93,000–$128,000 USD, depending on location, experience, qualifications, and market factors. Comprehensive health, pharmacy, dental, and vision benefits. Paid time off and sick leave benefits. Short-term and long-term disability coverage. Life insurance coverage. 401(k) contribution support. Flexible remote work environment. Opportunity to work in a high-growth technology environment with global teams. Chance to build scalable processes and make a direct impact on sales operations and business performance. \n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.

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