Sales Compensation Analyst

1 Month ago • 1 Years + • $60,000 PA - $70,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Sales Compensation Analyst will be responsible for sales compensation administration, analysis, and reporting. Key responsibilities include calculating and ensuring accurate payments for the sales team, maintaining documentation, and assisting in the development and implementation of commission plans. The analyst will track and report on sales organization performance, conduct internal audits, and support sales team members by responding to inquiries. They will ensure compensation practices align with company policies and collaborate with various teams to design, refine, and report on sales compensation plans, aiming to improve efficiency and transparency within the organization. The role requires strong technical analytical and problem-solving skills.

Must have:

1+ years of experience in commission and sales reporting
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel for spreadsheets, formulas, and pivot tables
Excellent organization and communication skills

Good to have:

Preferred degree in Finance or Accounting
Experience using a commission tool system (e.g., Captivate IQ)
Background in sales compensation design

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Job Details

Flexera saves customers billions of dollars in wasted technology spend. A pioneer in Hybrid ITAM and FinOps, Flexera provides award-winning, data-oriented SaaS solutions for technology value optimization (TVO), enabling IT, finance, procurement and cloud teams to gain deep insights into cost optimization, compliance and risks for each business service. Flexera One solutions are built on a set of definitive customer, supplier and industry data, powered by our Technology Intelligence Platform, that enables organizations to visualize their Enterprise Technology Blueprint™ in hybrid environments—from on-premises to SaaS to containers to cloud.

We’re transforming the software industry.  We’re Flexera.  With more than 50,000 customers across the world, we’re achieving that goal. But we know we can’t do any of that without our team. Ready to help us re-imagine the industry during a time of substantial growth and ambitious plans?  Come and see why we’re consistently recognized by Gartner, Forrester and IDC as a category leader in the marketplace. Learn more at flexera.com

Sales Compensation Analyst

About the Role

Our company is searching for an experienced candidate to be part of the Finance team for the position of a sales compensation analyst. This role will be responsible for sales compensation administration, analysis, and reporting. Requires a candidate that has strong technical analytic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with monthly calculation and accurate payment for the sales team
Ensure plan calculations are precise, communicated properly, and completed in a timely manner
Maintain internal documentation and assist in development and implementation of commission plans
Track and report on sales organization performance and analyze trends
Conduct internal audits and reviews of compensation data to maintain data and commission integrity
Support sales team members by responding to inquiries, investigating data and other potential issues that may arise
Ensure sales compensation practices adhere to company policies and procedures
Perform research and analysis to identify and resolve compensation discrepancies
Review commission payment reports for completeness and accuracy to commission plans as outlined in the plan while resolving reconciliation issues
Collaborate with sales operations and key partners to address and resolve compensation issues
Continuously evaluate and enhance sales compensation processes and systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
Collaborate with sales leadership and cross-functional teams to design and refine sales compensation plans that align with business goals and drive desired behaviors
Develop and deliver regular and ad-hoc sales compensation reports and dashboards to provide insights to sales leadership

Qualifications

Preferred degree in Finance or Accounting
1+ years of equivalent experience in commission and sales reporting
Background in sales compensation design and experience in using a commission tool system, preferably Captivate IQ
Knowledge of Microsoft excel with the ability to create spreadsheets, including formulas and pivot tables
Excellent organization and communication skills to be able to interact various levels of employees with a strong customer service ethic
Ability to adapt to organizational changes of the sales team

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For Illinois residents - the base salary range for this position is estimated to be between $60,000 - $70,000 annually. Your salary will be determined by various factors, including relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business needs.

Flexera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will be considered for open roles regardless of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local/national laws, policies and/or regulations. 

Flexera understands the value that results from employing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We recognize that equity necessitates acknowledging past exclusion and that inclusion requires intentional effort. Our DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) council is the driving force behind our commitment to championing policies and practices that foster a welcoming environment for all.

We encourage candidates requiring accommodations to please let us know by emailing careers@flexera.com.