Confluent

Senior Sales Compensation Analyst

United States

$144,200 – $169,400Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Streaming, Biotechnology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in sales compensation or systems administration, preferably within a rapidly growing B2B SaaS company. Administrator-level experience with CaptivateIQ is required, with Xactly Incent experience being a plus. Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills are essential, along with excellent interpersonal abilities for collaboration across all organizational levels. A positive, results-oriented work style, a strong desire to learn and grow, and meticulous attention to detail are also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Senior Sales Compensation Analyst will administer and support the sales compensation process, including system requirement documentation, configuration, quota allocation, sales plan creation, achievement calculation, compensation planning, and reporting. This role involves becoming the CaptivateIQ subject matter expert, leading implementation projects, managing configuration changes, and serving as the primary contact for CaptivateIQ support. Responsibilities also include writing advanced requirements documentation, performing UAT, administering commission calculations, resolving inquiries, supporting financial accrual and payment processes, analyzing and resolving compensation issues, and developing metrics to evaluate program effectiveness. The analyst will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Ops, Finance, HR, and other teams to ensure data accuracy and calculation integrity.

Skills

Sales Compensation
CaptivateIQ
System Administration
Quota Allocation
Sales Planning
Data Analysis
Reporting
Process Improvement
Project Management

Confluent

Data streaming solutions for real-time processing

About Confluent

Confluent specializes in data streaming solutions, focusing on helping businesses manage and process real-time data streams. Its main product is built on Apache Kafka, an open-source platform that allows users to create real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Clients, including large enterprises and financial institutions, utilize Confluent's tools to collect, process, and analyze data streams, which helps them make quicker and more informed decisions. Unlike many competitors, Confluent offers a subscription-based model for its cloud platform, Confluent Cloud, and its on-premises software, Confluent Platform, ensuring a steady revenue stream. The company also provides professional services like training and consulting to assist clients in optimizing their data streaming solutions. Confluent's goal is to be a leader in the data streaming market, enabling organizations to leverage real-time data for improved operational efficiency.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$443.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Best Teammates on Planet Earth - Loving your job has a lot to do with the people around you. Luckily at Confluent, you will find some of the most genuine people who make you excited to come to work each day.
Adjustable Working Arrangements - While most of our employees work typical business hours, we encourage everyone to partner with their manager to make a schedule that works best for them and Confluent.
Robust Benefits - Health and wellness is important and Confluent is proud to offer a total benefits program that ranks in the top percentile of companies similar in size to our industry in our established geographies.
Rest and Recharge Days - Personal time off is great but it is even better when your whole team has the day. Each quarter, teams have three recharge days where the entire team logs off and refreshes before coming back to work.
Weekly Lunch Spend - At Confluent, we have a weekly lunch program called “No Pay Thursday.” On Thursdays, lunch is provided by Confluent at local restaurants and grocery stores, taxes may apply for some countries.
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) - Confluent employees work really hard to meet the needs of our growing and scaling business. To make sure that we don’t burn out, we encourage everyone to balance their PTO in an adequate way.

Risks

CTO Chad Verbowski's retirement may lead to a temporary leadership vacuum.
WarpStream acquisition may present integration challenges, disrupting operations.
Participation in MongoDB AI Program exposes Confluent to competitive pressures.

Differentiation

Confluent's platform is based on Apache Kafka, a leading open-source data streaming technology.
The company offers a subscription-based model, ensuring steady recurring revenue streams.
Confluent's solutions cater to diverse industries, enhancing real-time data processing capabilities.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Apache Flink complements Confluent's existing Apache Kafka-based solutions.
Integration with MongoDB's AI Applications Program enhances AI-driven data processing capabilities.
The OEM Program launch can drive new partnerships and expand market presence.

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