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Compensation Analyst

Compensation Analyst

CompanyWex
LocationBoston, MA, USA, Washington, DC, USA, Oakland, CA, USA, Dallas, TX, USA, Portland, ME, USA
Salary$68000 – $90000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 2-4 years of experience in sales compensation, finance or related roles.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL).
  • Experience with sales compensation software a plus (e.g., Forma.ai).
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze sales performance data to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement in compensation plan effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain sales compensation reports, and metrics to provide visibility into plan performance and identify potential issues.
  • Administer sales compensation plans, including the plan acknowledgement process, tracking performance, and ensuring compliance with established policies.
  • Collaborate with sales leadership, finance, and HR to design and implement sales compensation plans that motivate sales teams and drive revenue growth.
  • Analyze market data and benchmarks to ensure compensation plans are competitive and effective.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets to identify trends and patterns in sales performance and to assess the effectiveness of the sales incentive plans.
  • Provide insights and recommendations for plan adjustments to drive desired sales behaviors.
  • Model and forecast the financial impact of proposed plan changes.
  • Track and report on key performance indicators related to sales compensation.
  • Assist with sales incentives/contests and implementation/training on plan changes.
  • Develop clear and concise presentations to communicate complex data and analysis to various stakeholders, including sales leadership and executive teams.
  • Document sales compensation processes and procedures, ensuring clarity and consistency.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with sales compensation software a plus (e.g., Forma.ai)