Sales Operations Compensation Analyst

Allied Solutions•Saint Paul, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Allied Solutions is looking for a detail-oriented, analytical Sales Operations Compensation Analyst to support the commission, compensation, reporting, and process administration that help our sales organization run effectively. In this role, you’ll manage sales commission administration, respond to commission-related inquiries from Sales and Service representatives, research and resolve issues, maintain commission data, support compensation programs, and create reports and analyses for leadership. You’ll work closely with Sales & Service leadership, Accounting, Product, and cross-functional partners to help ensure commission payments, bonus calculations, documentation, and workflows are accurate, timely, and aligned with established policies and contractual agreements. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems, improving processes, and supporting a fast-moving sales organization through accurate and reliable compensation administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, data science, or a related field
3-4 years of work-related experience
Reporting and analytical experience, including qualitative and quantitative analysis
Commission or compensation administration experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work accurately with data, documentation, calculations, and confidential information
Strong organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, follow-up items, and recurring processes
Ability to use discretion when working with sensitive and confidential information
Comfort working cross-functionally and coordinating with multiple stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience in a sales organization
Experience with financial institutions and/or insurance products
Experience working with commission systems, compensation processes, incentive programs, or sales operations workflows
Experience coordinating with Accounting, Finance, Sales Operations, Sales leadership, or other cross-functional business partners
Experience identifying, testing, or supporting process and system enhancements

Responsibilities

Manage Commission & Contract Administration
Research and respond to commission inquiries from Sales and Service representatives, coordinate problem resolution, and evaluate exception requests.
Enter new commission requests, review submitted requests, and confirm accuracy of the data.
Manage commission adjustments, unassigned commissions, monthly assignment updates, retroactive payments, and revisions.
Perform routine audits to ensure commission payments align with established policies, commission schedules, and contractual agreements.
Maintain and update the commission matrix and sales representative commission schedules.
Provide training and communication on commission processes, workflows, and commission systems.
Ensure commission workflows meet established service levels and support timely, accurate commission payments.
Maintain organized tracking of commission-related requests, issues, exceptions, updates, and resolutions.
Support Compensation & System Administration
Manage implementation of new commission guarantees, removal of guarantees, commission advances, and residual commission schedules.
Calculate quarterly, bi-annual, and annual bonus payments.
Create reporting and analysis related to Sales and Service commissions and compensation.
Review, update, and maintain documentation related to commission processes, policies, procedures, and workflows.
Coordinate with Accounting on reconciliation between systems, procedure updates, issue resolution, and process enhancements.
Identify, recommend, and test commission system changes and enhancements.
Support process improvement efforts that improve accuracy, efficiency, communication, and visibility across commission and compensation workflows.
Support Reporting, Analytics & Sales Administration
Collect, validate, interpret, design, and organize data into clear reports, summaries, and updates.
Support reporting and analysis related to recognition, budgets, and Sales Operations initiatives.
Collaborate with team members to support department functions, including recognition programs, budget, contracts, and reporting.
Support management with case-specific or situation-specific needs.
Invest in personal development on commission, compensation, and Sales Operations best practices.