Senior Sales Operations Compensation Analyst

Sales Operations Compensation Analyst

Allied Solutions is looking for a detail-oriented, analytical Sales Operations Compensation Analyst to support the commission, compensation, reporting, and process administration that help our sales organization run effectively. In this role, you'll manage sales commission administration, respond to commission-related inquiries from Sales and Service representatives, research and resolve issues, maintain commission data, support compensation programs, and create reports and analyses for leadership.

What You'll Do

Manage Commission & Contract Administration

• Research and respond to commission inquiries from Sales and Service representatives, coordinate problem resolution, and evaluate exception requests.
• Enter new commission requests, review submitted requests, and confirm accuracy of the data.
• Manage commission adjustments, unassigned commissions, monthly assignment updates, retroactive payments, and revisions.
• Perform routine audits to ensure commission payments align with established policies, commission schedules, and contractual agreements.
• Maintain and update the commission matrix and sales representative commission schedules.
• Provide training and communication on commission processes, workflows, and commission systems.
• Ensure commission workflows meet established service levels and support timely, accurate commission payments.
• Maintain organized tracking of commission-related requests, issues, exceptions, updates, and resolutions.

Support Compensation & System Administration

• Manage implementation of new commission guarantees, removal of guarantees, commission advances, and residual commission schedules.
• Calculate quarterly, bi-annual, and annual bonus payments.
• Create reporting and analysis related to Sales and Service commissions and compensation.
• Review, update, and maintain documentation related to commission processes, policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Coordinate with Accounting on reconciliation between systems, procedure updates, issue resolution, and process enhancements.
• Identify, recommend, and test commission system changes and enhancements.
• Support process improvement efforts that improve accuracy, efficiency, communication, and visibility across commission and compensation workflows.

Support Reporting, Analytics & Sales Administration

• Collect, validate, interpret, design, and organize data into clear reports, summaries, and updates.
• Support reporting and analysis related to recognition, budgets, and Sales Operations initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to support department functions, including recognition programs, budget, contracts, and reporting.
• Support management with case-specific or situation-specific needs.
• Invest in personal development on commission, compensation, and Sales Operations best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, data science, or a related field
• 3-4 years of work-related experience
• Reporting and analytical experience, including qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Commission or compensation administration experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work accurately with data, documentation, calculations, and confidential information
• Strong organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, follow-up items, and recurring processes
• Ability to use discretion when working with sensitive and confidential information
• Comfort working cross-functionally and coordinating with multiple stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a sales organization
• Experience with financial institutions and/or insurance products
• Experience working with commission systems, compensation processes, incentive programs, or sales operations workflows
• Experience coordinating with Accounting, Finance, Sales Operations, Sales leadership, or other cross-functional business partners
• Experience identifying, testing, or supporting process and system enhancements

Why Join Allied Solutions

• Opportunity to join a growing Sales Operations team.
• Meaningful role supporting the accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of compensation processes for a national sales and service organization.
• Opportunity to help support and improve commission processes, compensation workflows, reporting, documentation, technology tools, and operational support practices.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture focused on service, innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Best-of all -worlds environment: the stability of Securian Financial Group as our parent company, the opportunity of a growing mid-sized company with Allied Solutions, and the connection of a smaller St. Paul office team.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.

The salary range reflected is a good faith estimate of the anticipated salary for the position and may vary based on factors described below.

Compensation at Allied Solutions is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, market data, job posting location, relevant experience, level, skills, and internal equity considerations.

The projected base salary range for this position is $66,000 to $92,510 (annualized USD). This position is also eligible for an annual bonus based on company performance results. Medical, dental, vision, life and disability and 401k benefits are part of the employment offering. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans. This salary range is a good faith estimate, and not a guarantee of the ultimate salary offering.

We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid life and disability coverage, 401k options with company match, three weeks PTO by the end of the first year and much more. Allied proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. Our diverse business portfolio allows employees broad career options with the advantage of staying with the same organization. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.