Sales Compensation Manager

Sage • Atlanta, GA • 23h ago

Job Description:

The Sales Compensation Manager will oversee the administration of sales incentive plans for Sage's US sales organization. This role will lead a team of 5 Sales Compensation Analysts, ensuring accurate and timely facilitation of the monthly commission administration process, resolving misassigned sales incentive plans based on sales role, and delivery of actionable insights to sales leadership.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Leadership, Finance, HR, and Operations to support sales compensation. The ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical foundation, proven leadership experience, and deep knowledge of sales incentive compensation best practices in SaaS sales organizations.

This is a hybrid role: 3 days per week onsite in Atlanta office

Key Responsibilities:

Administration & Operations

Oversee the monthly sales incentive compensation administration process for variable pay employees, including adjustments and confirmation of quotas, ensuring commission payment timeliness and accuracy.

Manage and optimize Xactly Incent workflows including data loads, dispute resolution, and reporting.

Maintain governance controls to ensure adherence to plan terms, policies, and audit requirements.

Lead resolution of compensation disputes or escalations in collaboration with Sales Leadership and HR.

Ensure sellers and managers understand plan mechanics and policies.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 Sales Compensation Analysts to build analytical, operational, and business partnering capabilities.

Set clear performance goals, provide coaching, and drive accountability for delivering high-quality, on-time outputs.

Analytics & Insights

Produce regular and ad-hoc reporting on quota attainment, incentive costs, and plan effectiveness.

Analyze attainment distributions to identify performance trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Present insights and recommendations to sales and finance leaders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as the primary liaison between Sales Compensation, Sales Operations, Finance, and HR.

Support change management and communication for new or updated incentive programs.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience).

3-5 years of experience in sales compensation, sales operations, or related function, with at least 3 years in a leadership or people management role.

Proven track record managing incentive programs preferably in a SaaS or technology sales environment.

Strong proficiency in sales compensation best practices, quota setting methodologies, and incentive governance.

Hands-on experience with Xactly Incent (data administration, reporting, and analytics).

Experience with Salesforce CRM and data integration between CRM and compensation systems.

Advanced Excel skills; ability to manage large datasets, create models, and conduct variance analysis.

Experience managing multiple performance groups with diverse plan structures.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

Strong understanding of SaaS sales motions (direct, partner, customer success, and renewals).

Perks? We have plenty.

Competitive salaries that landed us top 5% of similar sized companies (according to Comparably)

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement match (100% matching up to 4%)

32 days paid time off (21 personal days, 10 national holidays, 1 floating holiday)

18 weeks paid parental leave for birth, adoption or surrogacy offered 1 year after start date

5 days paid yearly to volunteer (through Sage Foundation)

$5,250 tuition reimbursement per calendar year starting 6 months after hire date

Sage Wellness Rewards Program ($600 wellness credit and $360 fitness reimbursement annually)

Library of on demand career development options and ongoing training offerings

Dig deeper about who we are:

Who is Sage:https://www.sage.com/en-us/company/about-sage/

Life at Sage:https://www.sage.com/en-us/company/careers/

Our Values & Behaviors:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=vt5JXf-Gwno&feature=youtu.be

How we make a difference:https://www.sage.com/en-us/company/sage-foundation/

Sage Business Cloud - SaaS for Every Business:https://www.sage.com/en-us/products/

Function:

Customer Operations

Country:

United States

Office Location:

Atlanta

Work Place @type:

Hybrid

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Our colleagues are the best of the best. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential.

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We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com.

Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-us/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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