Commission Analyst

Flowers Foods•Thomasville, GA

3d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Commission Analyst plays a key role in administering, analyzing, and optimizing sales commission and incentive programs across the organization. This role ensures timely, accurate calculation and reporting of commissions while supporting plan design, modeling, and continuous improvement of performance-based compensation strategies. Acting as a critical liaison between Sales, Finance, and HR, the Commission Analyst ensures alignment of incentive programs with business objectives, compliance standards, and employee engagement goals. The ideal candidate is data-driven, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or relevant experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2+ years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or DSD sales-related roles
Strong Excel skills (e.g. Power BI, pivot tables, x-lookup, v-lookup, formulas, macros)
Experience with commission software
Working knowledge of sales performance metrics and incentive structures
Strong stakeholder management skills
Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Accurately calculate commissions and incentives for DSD Sales and other eligible teams in alignment with plan guidelines and performance metrics.
Review, reconcile, and validate sales performance data to ensure integrity of payout calculations. Generate and distribute dashboards and reports for sales leaders and executive stakeholders.
Analyze compensation trends, investigate discrepancies, and provide actionable insights that enhance program effectiveness and support business goals.
Maintain and improve commission tracking systems, models, and automation tools to streamline processes and improve accuracy.
Partner with Finance, Sales Ops, and HR teams to ensure program alignment, resolve issues, and support strategic initiatives.
Assist in modeling, simulating, and evaluating new commission structures and "what-if" scenarios to support business growth and performance.
Maintain up-to-date compensation plan documents, audit trails, and process documentation to support transparency, compliance, and audit readiness.
Serve as the primary point of contact for commission-related inquiries, resolving issues with accuracy, professionalism, and timeliness.
Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and program details as required.
Stay current with compensation trends, regulatory updates, and incentive best practices to recommend improvements and ensure compliance.