Director - Sales Compensation

SHI International Corp.•Somerset, NJ

1d•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Sales Compensation is responsible for developing and executing sales compensation strategies that drive revenue growth, align with organizational objectives, and motivate high-performing sales teams. This role leads the design, implementation, and governance of compensation plans, ensuring they are competitive, scalable, and aligned with business priorities. The Director partners cross-functionally with Sales Leadership, Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure performance metrics, incentive structures, and payout processes are accurate, effective, and data-driven. Additionally, this role provides strategic insights to senior leadership, ensuring compensation programs enable productivity, retention, and long-term business success.

Requirements

Expertise in sales compensation design, including quotas, commission structures, incentive programs, and plan governance.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to assess plan performance and ROI.
Ability to manage compensation systems, data accuracy, and commission operations processes.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and align cross-functional teams on compensation strategy.
Skilled in strategic planning, program implementation, and change management.
Ability to lead and develop teams, fostering expertise in compensation strategy and execution.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, HR, or related field, or equivalent experience required
7–10+ years of experience in Sales Compensation, Finance, Sales Operations, or a related function
4+ years of leadership experience required
Ability to travel to SHI, Partner, and Customer events
Ability to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting high-volume sales teams and complex compensation structures preferred
Experience designing compensation for quota-carrying sales roles (e.g., Inside/Field AEs, Client Solutions Managers)
Expertise with sales compensation tools and modeling (e.g., Xactly, Anaplan, Varicent; advanced Excel/analytics)
Experience partnering with senior sales leadership to align compensation with go-to-market strategy and revenue goals

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sales compensation strategies that align with revenue goals, market competitiveness, and organizational objectives.
Lead the design, administration, and governance of sales incentive plans, including quotas, commission structures, and bonus programs.
Oversee compensation modeling, forecasting, and budgeting in partnership with Finance to ensure cost efficiency and ROI on incentive spend.
Monitor and evaluate sales performance through compensation analytics and reporting, ensuring plans drive desired behaviors and outcomes.
Partner with Sales Leadership to align compensation plans with go-to-market strategy, territory design, and role expectations.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate and timely commission calculations, payouts, and compliance with internal policies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to drive understanding and adoption of compensation programs.
Ensure compliance with compensation policies, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
Identify and mitigate risks related to compensation design, administration, and data integrity.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in compensation practices, leveraging tools, systems, and best practices.
Provide regular reporting and strategic insights to senior leadership on compensation effectiveness, sales performance, and cost trends.