Sales Commissions Systems and Data Analyst

CarGurus • Boston, MA

2d • $75,000 - $94,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sales Commissions team is looking to hire a motivated Analyst to support the ongoing evolution of the CarGurus commission function. As the Commissions Systems and Data Analyst, you will partner closely with the commission team to support decision-making through data analysis, reporting, and system maintenance.

Reporting to the Director of Sales Incentives, this role will collaborate with the Go-To-Market (GTM) team and cross-functional partners to help ensure accurate and efficient commission processes that align with business goals.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and interest in working with systems and data. This role offers the opportunity to build technical and operational expertise while contributing to key commission processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant experience in finance, sales operations, commissions, or a related area
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to commission processes or sales incentive programs is a plus
• Experience with tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, and Salesforce; familiarity with CaptivateIQ or similar tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and maintenance of CaptivateIQ, including commission processes and workflows
• Assist in the accurate and timely calculation and distribution of commission payments
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes and data accuracy within commission systems
• Build and maintain reports and dashboards, including performance tracking and plan reporting
• Support commission modeling and reporting deliverables
• Assist with SOX compliance and accrual reporting processes
• Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and support special projects as needed
• Help manage commission-related inquiries and ensure timely resolution
• Provide basic system support and guidance to stakeholders using CaptivateIQ
• Partner with the commission team to support process improvements and operational efficiency
• Support Customer Growth and Retention (CGR) operations in Salesforce, including data validation, updates, and routine audits
• Assist in responding to CGR-related inquiries and help ensure consistent application of policies

Benefits

• We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us.
• Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways.
• A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being.
• Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees