Sr Sales Incentive Analyst
About The Position
Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers. Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025. We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of sales compensation principles, incentive plan structures, and commission accounting.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field required.
- 5+ years of experience in sales compensation, commission analysis, finance, or a related analytical role.
- Experience supporting multi‑component incentive compensation plans preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet and reporting tools required.
Responsibilities
- Administer sales incentive compensation plans, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with plan documents and internal controls.
- Serve as subject matter expert for commission plans, providing guidance to Sales, Finance, and management on plan interpretation, eligibility, and payout mechanics.
- Analyze commission results, trends, and variances; prepare detailed reports and insights to support sales leadership, finance, and commercial operations decision‑making.
- Investigate and resolve complex commission disputes and escalations, exercising independent judgment and recommending corrective actions or process improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement of commission processes, documentation, controls, and reporting, including automation and standardization initiatives.
- Lead annual territory planning process across Ascend Learnings sales organization
Benefits
- Flexible and generous paid time off
- Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) employer matching program
- Parental leave
- Wellness resources
- Charitable matching program
- On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
- Community outreach groups
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
