Sales Compensation Specialist

A prominent organization in the group benefits space is seeking a Sales Compensation Specialist to join its dynamic Distribution Compensation team. This role is ideal for a driven professional looking to expand their expertise in incentive compensation while playing a key role in supporting sales performance through well-structured reward programs.

The successful candidate will bring a proactive mindset, a strong analytical foundation, and excellent communication skills. This position is responsible for managing the end-to-end process of incentive compensation - from calculations and data management to reporting, analysis, and stakeholder support - for the internal Group Sales team.

Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee the administration of multiple sales incentive plans, including the calculation of payouts, payroll file submissions, and generation of related reports with precision and confidentiality.

• Aggregate and analyze data from various internal sources to produce accurate compensation outputs with minimal supervision.

• Audit and validate compensation reports to ensure correctness before distribution.

• Deliver timely and professional support to internal partners, ensuring a high level of service and satisfaction.

• Provide actionable insights and performance modeling to inform compensation strategy and program updates.

• Draft and distribute detailed plan documents tailored to various incentive-based roles.

• Develop presentations and reporting materials for diverse audiences, including senior leadership.

• Balance multiple assignments efficiently while remaining adaptable to evolving business needs.

• Create and maintain process documentation and operational best practices.

• Collaborate across departments and act as a subject matter resource during the rollout of new initiatives, product lines, or sales structures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience in sales compensation or an understanding of incentive program design is preferred.

• Advanced Excel and Access skills required; familiarity with Visual Basic is a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for trends and inconsistencies.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of meeting tight deadlines.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal direction.

• Skilled communicator with excellent written, verbal, and presentation abilities.

• Demonstrates professionalism and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Excels in fast-paced environments and thrives when managing multiple priorities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys data-driven work, values process excellence, and is passionate about contributing to a high-performing sales organization.