Senior Sales Incentive Plan Analyst

Univar Solutions•Downers Grove, IL

1d•$92,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Sales Incentive Plan Analyst is responsible for sales incentive compensation processing, reporting, and analysis to drive sales performance across business units. The role calculates incentive accruals and payments, administers compensation plans, supports plan design and performance analysis, and provides reporting and statements to sales employees and management. It also partners with Compensation, Finance, Sales Operations, Accounting, and Payroll to support incentive plan design, modeling, forecasting, audits, and reporting. This is a hybrid-based role located at Univar Solutions’ corporate headquarters in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience administering sales incentive or commission programs.
Ability to build strong partnerships across Sales, Finance, HR, and other business functions.
Ability to work independently while aligning with organizational strategies and priorities.
Strong time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced sales environment.
Experience supporting national sales organizations with 100 or more sales representatives.
Advanced analytical skills and ability to interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data.
Strong project management, process improvement, and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent customer service, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate-to-advanced level, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
Strong attention to detail and auditing skills to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Salesforce experience.
Experience with sales incentive compensation software such as Everstage.

Responsibilities

Calculate sales incentive accruals and payments in accordance with accounting close requirements.
Produce reports and data supporting sales incentive plan design and performance.
Provide quarterly compensation statements and payment reporting to sales employees and management.
Ensure accurate and timely commission processing while maintaining best practices throughout the close process.
Administer sales compensation plans consistently and ensure processes align with plan requirements.
Support communication and education on compensation systems, data, and plan administration.
Research and resolve commission, bonus, policy, and plan-related inquiries; provide impact analysis for escalated issues.
Ensure compliance through commission process audits and controls.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Develop and track commission metrics, reporting, and analysis to improve visibility and performance.
Partner with Compensation, Finance, Sales Operations, Accounting, and Payroll on incentive plan design, modeling, forecasting, audits, and reporting.
Compile, manage, and analyze sales incentive data from multiple systems and sources.
Provide ad hoc reporting and analytical support related to sales incentive programs.