Manager of Sales Compensation

SummaryThe Manager of Sales Compensation will play a vital role managing the administration of Workiva’s global sales compensation programs. This person will collaborate with sales and sales operations leadership, HR, finance, accounting and IT to develop and oversee sales compensation admin processes across our organization, and will play an integral role in the administration of Xactly Incent, while managing a team of sales compensation analysts that support over 600 sales incentive eligible employees globally.What You’ll DoSupport Workiva’s sales compensation programs and global administration Manage the performance and professional development of a team of full-time sales compensation analystsPerform hands on maintenance and continuous improvement of our Xactly Sales Incentive Compensation Management solutionOwn the HR/people set up process for all incentive compensation eligible employeesEnsure proper SOX audit controls and documentation are in place for sales commission processes and calculations Conduct analysis of data from multiple sources to build various compensation models, and partner with the Sr. Director of Sales Planning and Performance to develop recommendations for improving sales compensation processesParticipate in the semi-annual quota planning, design, and issuance of compensation plans for 600+ sales incentive eligible employeesDevelop and present updates and recommendations related to sales compensation and planning to the senior leadership teamHandle queries/issues from sales leaders and escalate them as appropriateProvide world class customer service to our sales employees, educating them on our plans and process to ensure continued understanding and transparencyWork autonomously and continuously improve existing processesWhat You'll Need Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree with minimum 5 years related experience in sales compensation analysis and administration, or Master’s with 3 years related experience, or PhD with 2 years related experienceMinimum 2 years of direct people management experienceExperience leveraging Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) or Sales Performance Management (SPM) toolsPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting an organizations of 200+ sales incentive eligible employees Experience with Xactly Incent as a hands-on administrator. Understanding of Xactly Connect also preferredStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and outstanding attention to detailAbility to communicate effectively and approach tasks with sense of urgency Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative in a quickly growing and global environmentAbility to work in a fast-paced, global environment, including an ability to multi-task and juggle multiple tasks both big and smallAbility to be solution-oriented and help solve problems, make complex / manual processes more effective and automated and deliver creative solution to issuesHigh proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets, Salesforce, and Workday reporting Working Conditions & Travel RequirementsReliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office.Up to 10% travelHow You’ll Be Rewarded✅ Salary range in the US: $101,000.00 - $172,000.00✅ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually✅ Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire✅ 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits packageThe salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and other relevant factors.Where You’ll WorkOur values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we’ve created.We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need—backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought—to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems.At Workiva, you’ll enjoyFantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.Involvement: Ability to participate in Business Employee Resource Groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Women, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Veterans, Disabilities), Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and moreWork-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work. Learn more about life at Workiva: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/Learn more about benefits: https://www.workiva.com/careers/benefits Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  We believe that great minds think differently.  We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation.  Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.  We strongly encourage and welcome people from historically marginalized groups to apply.Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com. Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.#LI-RM1