Sales Compensation Analyst
Job title: Sales Compensation Analyst in USA at Wind River
Company: Wind River
Job description: DescriptionPosition at Wind RiverSales Compensation AnalystLocation: US, RemoteABOUT WIND RIVERWind River is a global leader in delivering software for mission-critical intelligent systems. For more than four decades, the company has been an innovator and pioneer, powering billions of systems that require the highest levels of security, safety, and reliability.Wind River helps customers across automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, and telecommunications industries solve complex technology challenges on their journey toward the new intelligent machine economy. The company's software powers generation after generation of the safest, most secure systems in the world. Examples include playing a key role in such as Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope, and multiple Mars rovers. We've achieved recent including with Verizon and building in the world with Vodafone.for its technology innovation and leadership, and for its workplace culture, including global Great Place to Work certification and being named a “Top Workplace” for ten consecutive years. If you want to be part of a unique culture where the lived experience is based on our cultural attributes of growth mindset, customer-focus, and diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging, come join us and help advance the future software defined world.Main Responsibilities:
- Manage a comprehensive sales compensation strategy that drives sales performance and supports company goals.
- Monitor and adjust quotas as necessary to reflect changes in market conditions or business strategies.
- Support the design, development, and implementation of sales incentive compensation plans that are simple, competitive, motivating, and aligned with the company's strategic goals.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing compensation plans and make recommendations for improvements.
- Conduct regular analysis of compensation data to identify trends, forecast costs, and ensure plan effectiveness.
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership based on compensation analysis and market trends.
- Ensure all compensation plans comply with legal requirements and industry best practices.
- Maintain documentation and reporting to support audit and compliance needs.
- Provide guidance and training to sales teams on sales compensation plan structures and policies.
- Respond to ad hoc analyses, special projects, and other similar or related duties
- Partner closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and Sales Operations teams to ensure alignment on compensation-related initiatives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on sales compensation strategy and design.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
- 8-10+ years of experience in sales compensation design and strategy, with a strong understanding of sales operations and financial modeling.
- Proven ability to design and implement effective sales compensation plans.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
- Solid critical thinking skills with a bias toward providing actionable, pertinent insights and implementing solutions.
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to effectively manage and support multiple complex projects concurrently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proficient in the use of Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) tools and software
- Demonstrated intermediate level skills in Excel, Google Sheets and data analysis skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations regarding compensation.
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- 100% Employee covered Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
- Flexible Time Off policy* + 12 observed Holidays
- 401K with company match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Wellness Benefits through