Sales Compensation Insights Manager

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Business Analytics Perform analytics and modeling to evaluate compensation plan performance, assess scenarios, and support business decision‑making. Analyze incentive compensation plan designs to assess legal, financial, and operational risk. Apply mathematical and statistical methods to develop data‑based recommendations, including cost and impact considerations

Create sales performance reports and data visualizations to communicate results and quantify business impact. Build trusted partnerships with segment leadership and cross‑functional teams (e.g., sales, finance, HR, product) across regions to support core initiatives. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, or related field AND 5+ years' experience in compensation, business management and operations, finance and analytics, human resources and people analytics, marketing, or sales strategy OR equivalent experience Master's degree in Mathematics, Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics or related field AND 5+ years' experience in data analysis and reporting, data science, business intelligence, or business and financial analysis 2+ years' experience modeling data or statistical forecasting using software packages (e.g., ADX/Azure Stack, SQL, R, Python, Excel) 3+ years' experience partnering with Sales organizations 5+ years of experience working in a large or highly matrixed organization, preferably in the technology industry 3+ years of project or program leadership/management experience Executive presence with experience influencing and partnering with stakeholders across the business Proven success navigating ambiguity, ramping quickly on new processes and business data, and resolving unstructured problems Experience communicating incentive compensation updates and plan changes clearly to drive understanding and action at all organizational levels Maintain effectiveness while managing shifting priorities and multipl

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