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About the Role The Incentive Compensation Operations Analyst is an early-career, operational role ... Why this role matters Accurate and timely incentive payouts keep our sales organization motivated ...

About the Role The Incentive Compensation Operations Analyst is an early-career, operational role ... Why this role matters Accurate and timely incentive payouts keep our sales organization motivated ...

About the Role The Incentive Compensation Operations Analyst is an early-career, operational role ... Why this role matters Accurate and timely incentive payouts keep our sales organization motivated ...

As an Analyst, GTM Incentive Management, you will support the design, administration, and ... incentive compensation systems, working closely with Sales leadership, Finance, Business ...

As an Analyst, GTM Incentive Management, you will support the design, administration, and ... incentive compensation systems, working closely with Sales leadership, Finance, Business ...

Communicate and implement sales incentive compensation plans * Analyzes and interprets business needs, legal and compliance requirements, and governance policies to shape components of the sales ...

Communicate and implement sales incentive compensation plans * Analyzes and interprets business needs, legal and compliance requirements, and governance policies to shape components of the sales ...

Communicate and implement sales incentive compensation plans * Analyzes and interprets business needs, legal and compliance requirements, and governance policies to shape components of the sales ...

Sales Compensation Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$157.25K - $185K/yr

The Sales Incentive Compensation Team collaborates with Finance leaders to steer Carta's revenue strategy and execute it with excellence. Tasked with driving revenue and business objectives, the team ...

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How much do sales incentive compensation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for sales incentive compensation in the United States is $38.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.53 and $40.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Sales Incentive Compensation, and why are they important?

To excel in Sales Incentive Compensation, a strong background in finance, data analysis, and familiarity with compensation plan design is essential, often requiring a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. Knowledge of compensation management software (such as Xactly, SAP SuccessFactors, or Varicent), advanced Excel skills, and experience with CRM systems are typically expected. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are critical soft skills for interpreting data and collaborating with sales and HR teams. These competencies ensure accurate incentive calculations, motivate sales performance, and align compensation strategies with organizational goals.

How does a Sales Incentive Compensation professional typically collaborate with sales and finance teams to design effective incentive plans?

Sales Incentive Compensation professionals work closely with both sales and finance teams to ensure incentive plans are both motivating and financially viable. They gather input from sales leaders to understand team goals and market dynamics, while also liaising with finance to align incentives with company budgets and strategic objectives. This collaborative approach helps create plans that drive desired sales behaviors, maintain transparency, and support overall business growth. Regular cross-functional meetings and data sharing are standard practices to keep plans relevant and fair.

What is Sales Incentive Compensation?

Sales Incentive Compensation refers to the variable pay or rewards offered to sales employees based on their performance, usually tied to meeting or exceeding sales targets. These incentives can include commissions, bonuses, prizes, or other financial and non-financial rewards. The goal is to motivate sales teams to achieve higher sales and align their efforts with the company's overall business objectives. Effective sales incentive programs are typically structured to be fair, transparent, and directly linked to measurable results.

What is the difference between Sales Incentive Compensation vs Sales Compensation Specialist?

AspectSales Incentive CompensationSales Compensation Specialist
Primary FocusDesigning and managing incentive plans to motivate sales teamsAdministering and processing overall sales compensation programs
ResponsibilitiesDeveloping incentive structures, analyzing performance, adjusting plansCalculating commissions, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance
Skills & CredentialsKnowledge of sales strategies, compensation modeling, analyticsStrong Excel, HRIS systems, payroll processing, compliance knowledge
Work EnvironmentSales teams, HR, compensation departmentsHR, payroll, finance, sales operations

While both roles involve sales compensation, the Sales Incentive Compensation role focuses on designing and managing incentive plans to motivate sales teams, whereas the Sales Compensation Specialist handles the administration and processing of overall sales pay structures. The former emphasizes strategic plan development, and the latter emphasizes operational execution.

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Infographic showing various Sales Incentive Compensation job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 82% In-person, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,134 per year, or $38 per hour.
Director, Sales Compensation (4590)

Director, Sales Compensation (4590)

Automation Anywhere

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Automation Anywhere is the leader in Robotic Process Automation (RPA), the platform on which more organizations build world-class Intelligent Digital Workforces. Automation Anywhere's enterprise-grade platform uses software bots that work side by side with people to do much of the repetitive work in many industries. It combines sophisticated RPA, cognitive and embedded analytic technologies. Over 1,100 organizations use this AI-enabled solution to manage and scale business processes faster, with near-zero error rates, while dramatically reducing operational costs. Automation Anywhere provides automation technology to leading financial services, insurance, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, telecom and logistics companies globally. For additional information, visit www.automationanywhere.com.

Job Description

Description

At Automation Anywhere, we are passionate in our belief that Software Bots can free people to create, think, discover, and ultimately build great companies. With our Digital Workforce platform, we are contributing to build a Digital Workforce, 3M strong, by 2020.  Our platform includes Robotic Process Automation, Cognitive technologies and Analytics and is adopted by over 700 of the world's leading enterprises and many are calling it one of the most essential and disruptive technologies in the market today. We have dedicated the last decade to driving the adoption of Robotic Process Automation technology in leading Financial Services, BPO, Healthcare, Technology, and Insurance companies to name a few, across more than 90 countries. We are taking the lead to define the category and create the blueprint to make it successful. This clearly is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a difference and change the world.
 

The Role

The Director of Sales Compensation will drive sales incentive compensation plan design, implementation, communication, monitoring and reporting of commission-based compensation.  The role reports to the SVP of Business Operations and will have a team of sales compensation analysts and managers. The role primarily supports the Field Sales organization and collaborates regularly with cross-functional teams including finance, HR and peers.

Responsibilities Include:

       Lead the annual Sales Incentive Compensation planning and design process. Define the right set of metrics that map to our sales goals and strategy and design all elements of the sales plan.  This will require close collaboration with the sales leadership team and finance. 

       Deploy targets and quotas across the field. Manage the process to cascade the quotas down into the organization, and manage on going changes

       Drive administration of sales commissions, ensuring timely and accurate payouts to the fields

       Help in the design of compensation systems, and work with the IT team to ensure we have the right systems design and execution process

       Partner with Finance, Sales, HR and business leaders to ensure sales plans include line-of-sight business metrics and drive intended focus and behaviors to achieve financial objectives.

       Manage the development and implementation of supplemental Bonus programs and Awards & Recognition programs for a global Sales organizations

       Provide analytical support regarding ad hoc research and other related variable pay projects as identified by management.

       Drive best practices for incentive compensation plan design (pay mix, metrics, weight & mechanics, etc.), implementation, communication and administration; ensuring sales incentive compensation plans alignment with business strategy and organizational goals

       Continuously monitor sales performance against incentive plan metrics to ensure incentive plan effectiveness, efficiencies and accuracy

       Provide regular timely and accurate reporting and analysis on incentive compensation trending, payments and other related items

       Implement compensation plan documents and sales incentive training programs for plan participants.

Qualifications

Experience/ Education/Qualifications

       Bachelors' Degree is required.

       Minimum 8+ years of related work experience.

       Strong knowledge of sales incentive compensation concepts, sales data tracking systems, processes, and methodologies.

       Prior experience in software or security industry preferred.

       Strong organizational & time management skills; proven ability to effectively manage and complete multiple priorities and projects.

       Strong attention to detail.

       Strong verbal, written and stakeholder management skills to effectively influence and manage expectations with Senior Management and cross-functional teams.

       Strong collaboration and teamwork needed to partner with peers on inter-department initiatives.

       Highly developed analytical skills. Advanced Excel knowledge is a plus. Ability to define, measure, and plan performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvements and savings, demonstrable ability to use such data to shape, form, and influence best practices in sales incentive compensation plan design.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.