Senior Manager, Sales Compensation (Global)

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Manager, Sales Compensation (Global) to join the team of a leader in the Finance & Insurance space. This role will shape and oversee global sales compensation strategy, ensuring incentive plans support business priorities and motivate strong commercial performance. You will partner closely with Sales leadership, Sales Operations, Finance, and other stakeholders to design programs that are market-competitive, operationally sound, and aligned to organizational goals. The position also plays a key role in governance, analysis, and ongoing plan refinement to improve performance alignment and cost effectiveness. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 annually Responsibilities Design and develop sales compensation plans aligned with business strategy Deliver clear compensation plan documents for stakeholder understanding Collaborate with Sales leadership and operations to align compensation with market strategies Conduct market analysis and benchmarking for competitive pay positioning Analyze compensation plan outcomes and recommend improvements Evaluate plan effectiveness in relation to performance alignment and costs Establish governance frameworks for changes in sales compensation Provide analytical insights to support compensation and business strategy Qualifications 10-12 years of experience in compensation, with a focus on sales compensation design Proven experience creating sales incentive plans and conducting market analyses Collaborative experience with Sales, Sales Operations, and Finance teams Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel proficiency Familiarity with market data sources such as Radford, Mercer, and WTW Knowledge of broad-based compensation programs Experience with HR systems, preferably Workday Ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams Benefits Opportunity to work with dynamic professionals Exposure to strategic decision-making processes Partnership with important business functions such as Sales and Finance Engagement with broad compensation initiatives Potential for significant impact on organizational performance Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.