Senior Sales Compensation Analyst
Job Summary
We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - a trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.
We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Senior Sales Compensation Analyst, working out of your home office in the US, and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. Due to team location, those in EST or CST are needed.
As a Senior Sales Compensation Analyst, you will report to the Sr. Manager of Sales Compensation. This highly visible role will work closely with finance and sales leadership to help administer the sales compensation aspects of a global business function and create a real and active partnership with both management and operations. You will provide 'real time' support and analysis to assist with daily operations including employee set up, compensation plan creation, territory assignment review, pay statement calculations, sales inquiry and discrepancy resolution, along with ensuring adherence to budget and company policies. This role plays an integral part in the Sales Compensation and Finance team and it’s expected that you have deep experience in sales compensation and financial analysis, as well as being an expert in excel and data analysis. This role is accountable to assist with the seamless operation of the Sales Compensation function and with driving consistency and standardized of process.
In this role, you will:
- Collaborates with the Sales Compensation team on a variety of projects, including plan design and communication, commissions calculations, analysis, budgeting and implementation of new programs.
- Develop, maintain, and update spreadsheets and processes critical to the reporting and tracking of compensation information along with the creation and routing of compensation plans.
- Assist with calculations and tracking monthly/quarterly incentive compensation payments for the sales organization.
- Respond to commissions inquiries including conducting research and preparing commission related adjustments.
- Work on special projects such as process improvements, data and presentations, and audit requirements.
- Develop written process documents needed to effectively manage compensation-related processes.
- Perform financial analysis as needed.
Your background:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience in Sales Compensation/Sales Commission Analyst function. Financial Analysis. Master’s Degree and/or Financial Certificate preferred.
- Advanced skills in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and Data Analysis.
- Experience working with large data sets.
- Must be self-directed, creative individual with the ability to multi-task in a high paced environment.
- Proven ability to work in a team environment and engage cross-functionally.
- Proven ability to operate under pressure and deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.
What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
- Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
- Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.
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