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The Senior Manager, Sales Compensation is responsible for leading the strategy, design, implementation, and administration of sales commission plans. This role partners closely with Total Reward, Sales Leadership and Finance to ensure compensation programs align with company objectives, drive desired sales behaviors, and are financially sound. In addition to plan design, this leader manages an analyst responsible for calculating, validating, and delivering accurate and timely commission payments. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with operational rigor, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex compensation structures into scalable processes.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the design and annual refresh of sales compensation plans in partnership with Sales Leadership and Finance
Align compensation structures with business goals, revenue targets, and go-to-market strategy
Model financial impact of proposed plans, including cost of sales, quota attainment distributions, and incentive effectiveness
Establish clear plan documentation, rules, and governance to ensure transparency and consistency
Evaluate and refine compensation programs based on performance data and business outcomes
Serve as the primary liaison between Sales, Finance, People, and Executive Leadership on all sales compensation matters
Provide guidance on quota setting, territory design, and performance measurement
Support executive decision-making with insights on incentive effectiveness and cost management
Oversee end-to-end commission calculation processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with plan terms
Lead quarterly commission cycles, including validation, approvals, and payout delivery
Develop and maintain scalable processes and controls to support growth and complexity
Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal and external financial standards
Own and optimize sales compensation systems and tools
Partner with Finance Systems teams to enhance automation, reporting, and data integrity
Drive process improvements to reduce manual effort and increase scalability
Deliver regular reporting on commission payouts, attainment, and plan performance
Analyze trends to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for optimization
Provide actionable insights to improve performance outcomes
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
5–8+ years of experience in sales compensation, sales operations, finance, or a related field
2–5+ years of people management experience
Deep expertise in incentive plan design, commission calculations, and financial modeling
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Experience with sales compensation systems (e.g., Xactly, CaptivateIQ, Anaplan, or similar)
Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
What we offer:
A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world
various social events and teambuilding
Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy
A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks
Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants
Global Employee Assistance Programme
Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience)