Sales Compensation Manager
8x8Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, with a minimum of 7 years in management roles within Sales, Sales Operations, or Sales Compensation Management. A minimum of 3 years of experience in Sales Compensation is preferred, along with prior experience with the Xactly Sales Incentive platform and global experience being strongly preferred. The role requires strong interpersonal skills for effective interaction across organizational levels and functions, experience with dynamic sales teams, and the ability to work in a cross-functional environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is a strong orientation toward data management, data governance, and process improvement. Demonstrated knowledge of compensation planning and administration, exceptional diligence, and strong analytical skills are necessary, along with the ability to work independently, multi-task, and maintain focus on goals.
The Senior Manager, Sales Compensation will lead the annual planning cycle for sales incentive plans, engaging with executive leadership, sales management, and human resources to align incentive design with sales strategy. This role involves maintaining an in-depth understanding of all sales incentive plans, communicating their rationale, strategy, and calculations, and leading the rollout and administration of these plans, including timely payouts. Responsibilities also include analyzing sales metrics and performance data to identify trends, driving continuous improvement in sales compensation business processes for scalability and efficiency, and identifying/developing technology solutions for compensation processes. The position supports the sales team's understanding of compensation opportunities and tools, assists sales leaders with the impact of compensation and forecasting decisions, and ensures all documentation and processes align with applicable policies and governance. Overall, the role is responsible for supporting incentive compensation for the PSG field sales team, encompassing administration, reporting, data quality, and maintenance.
Provides life sciences products and services
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.