Commissions Manager

TKO•Atlanta, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

Who We Are: On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (the Milano Cortina 2026 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC, WWE, and PGA of America, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality. The Role The Manager, Commissions is a key member of the Finance Operations organization, supporting Revenue Operations in the administration, accuracy, and governance of all commission programs across the company. This role is ideal for an accounting or finance professional who can interpret compensation plans, manage high-volume data, and ensure consistent application of rules across multiple business units and event-driven revenue streams. The Manager works cross-functionally with Sales, Ticketing, HR/Compensation, Finance, and operational stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate, and well-controlled commission payouts. What You’ll Do Commission Processing & Governance Administer all commission plans across Sales, Platinum, cross-sell programs, Guest Services, and additional teams as plans expand. Interpret documented compensation plans and ensure all calculations follow approved rules and logic. Manage monthly, quarterly, and event-based payout cycles with strict attention to accuracy and deadlines. Maintain comprehensive documentation for plan rules, payout timelines, eligibility lists, and control requirements. Data Integrity & Compliance Ensure Salesforce data (naming conventions, deal crediting, split rules, required fields) meets commission requirements. Partner with Sales Operations, Ticketing, and system owners to resolve data discrepancies and support consistent data capture. Maintain audit trails and support internal control requirements within Finance Operations. Cross-Functional Coordination Collaborate with Revenue Operations, Finance, Ticketing, Sales, and HR/Compensation to gather required inputs, validate data, and coordinate payout approvals. Support the Commission Review Group with payout files, summaries, and compliance checks. Communicate timelines, deliverables, and plan dependencies across teams. Process Improvement & Scaling Enhance commission workflows, quality controls, and documentation as more teams become eligible for earnings. Identify efficiencies that reduce manual effort and ensure consistent, repeatable processes. Maintain the master commission calendar and coordinate cross-functional responsibilities. Employee Support Respond to commission inquiries, eligibility questions, and dispute resolution. Provide clear explanations of plan rules and payout calculations to employees and managers. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 4–7+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, revenue operations, or compensation execution. Commission administration experience is helpful but not required; strong financial acumen is essential. Strong Excel/Sheets proficiency; experience with Salesforce, HRIS/Payroll, or ticketing systems preferred. Ability to interpret and apply detailed plan rules with accuracy and consistency. Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Strong problem-solving abilities and comfort working in fast-paced, event-driven cycles. Role Details Type: Full-time Department: Finance Operations – Revenue Operations Location: NY, ATL or Remote Reports to: Director, Revenue Operations Why This Role Matters Commissions are a critical component of how our commercial teams are incentivized and rewarded. As On Location continues to expand commission eligibility across business units, this role ensures every payout is accurate, compliant, and aligned with company policy. It’s an opportunity to build operational excellence in a rapidly growing area of the business—supporting teams that drive revenue across some of the world’s most iconic live events. Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings. Hiring Rate Minimum: $90,000 annually(minimum will not fall below the applicable State/local minimum salary thresholds) Hiring Rate Maximum: $120,000 annually TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our . For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review our Terms of Use.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
4–7+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, revenue operations, or compensation execution.
Ability to interpret and apply detailed plan rules with accuracy and consistency.
Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities and comfort working in fast-paced, event-driven cycles.

Nice To Haves

Commission administration experience is helpful but not required; strong financial acumen is essential.
Strong Excel/Sheets proficiency; experience with Salesforce, HRIS/Payroll, or ticketing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer all commission plans across Sales, Platinum, cross-sell programs, Guest Services, and additional teams as plans expand.
Interpret documented compensation plans and ensure all calculations follow approved rules and logic.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and event-based payout cycles with strict attention to accuracy and deadlines.
Maintain comprehensive documentation for plan rules, payout timelines, eligibility lists, and control requirements.
Ensure Salesforce data (naming conventions, deal crediting, split rules, required fields) meets commission requirements.
Partner with Sales Operations, Ticketing, and system owners to resolve data discrepancies and support consistent data capture.
Maintain audit trails and support internal control requirements within Finance Operations.
Collaborate with Revenue Operations, Finance, Ticketing, Sales, and HR/Compensation to gather required inputs, validate data, and coordinate payout approvals.
Support the Commission Review Group with payout files, summaries, and compliance checks.
Communicate timelines, deliverables, and plan dependencies across teams.
Enhance commission workflows, quality controls, and documentation as more teams become eligible for earnings.
Identify efficiencies that reduce manual effort and ensure consistent, repeatable processes.
Maintain the master commission calendar and coordinate cross-functional responsibilities.
Respond to commission inquiries, eligibility questions, and dispute resolution.
Provide clear explanations of plan rules and payout calculations to employees and managers.