Sales Compensation Associate Analyst, Salesforce

• The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of variable incentive compensation (performance based), strong analytical skills, and the ability to leverage BI tools to identify trends and provide actionable insights
• This role requires the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, make quick informed decisions, collaborate across functions globally, and effectively communicate findings with stakeholders at all levels
• You are detail-oriented, solution-focused, and thrive at the intersection of finance, operations, and data
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2–4 years of experience in sales compensation, sales operations, finance, or related field
• Exposure to business intelligence tools is a plus
• Willingness to learn incentive compensation systems and Salesforce tools
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively across functions and geographies
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity and problem-solving mindset

Desirable

• Exciting Opportunity: Join the Salesforce Finance and Revenue Operations Team as a Sales Compensation Associate Analyst
• In this role, you will support the administration, and continuous improvement of Salesforce’s global sales incentive compensation programs while also applying business intelligence skills to deliver reporting, insights, and automation
• Primary responsibilities include administering commissions, ensuring accurate crediting, reporting, resolving complex inquiries from sales employees, and supporting compensation and BI-related process improvements
• You'll respond to routine inquiries and escalate complex cases from sales employees regarding quota attainment, performance crediting, and commission payments
• Assist in building reports and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations under guidance, to provide insights on incentive plan performance and sales productivity
• Partner with Sales Strategy, Quota and Capacity, Sales Operations, Finance, HR and HR to align compensation processes with company strategy
• Help ensure compliance with SOX controls, audit requirements, and company policies
• Support system testing, new product launches, and process documentation impacting incentive compensation
• Assist in case data analysis, identify trends and risks, and provide recommendations for improvements
• Contribute to BI-driven automation and reporting enhancements to streamline compensation processes
• Document and maintain compensation policies, procedures, and system guidelines
• Support subject matter experts on compensation-related inquiries, projects and BI initiatives within the Global Incentive Compensation Organization
• Deliver high-quality work that meets or exceeds team performance metrics