Sales Plan Analyst

SAS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Recreation and fitness center access

Job summary

SAS is seeking a Sales Plan Analyst to support administration and analysis of sales compensation, driving accurate payments and data integrity. You will collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing and Operations to optimize compensation programs and align with business objectives.

The role emphasizes analytics, process improvement, and clear communication to explain compensation models and resolve issues while upholding security and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales operations, sales administration, accounting or finance.
• Degree in business, accounting, finance or related discipline (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of sales compensation and commission administration processes.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer sales commission and incentive plans for sales and marketing teams.
• Calculate commission and incentive payments in accordance with approved compensation plans and policies.
• Review compensation reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Track, assign, and analyze sales credits used to determine commission eligibility and payouts.
• Partner with sales leaders and employees to explain compensation models, answer inquiries, and resolve reconciliation issues.
• Maintain compensation system data, payout records, and supporting documentation.
• Support the development, implementation, communication, and administration of sales compensation programs, plans, policies, and quotas.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.
• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Quality orientation

Building partnerships

Sales compensation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sales Plan Analyst - Hybrid, Marlow

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you'll find it here. We're recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.

About the job

The Revenue Operations team is looking for a Sales Plan Analyst to support the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of sales compensation programs. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate commission and incentive payments, maintaining compensation data integrity, and providing insights that help drive sales performance and business results. As part of a collaborative global team, you'll partner with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Operations stakeholders to deliver compensation programs that motivate performance, support business objectives, and enable growth across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical professional who enjoys working with data, solving complex problems, and making a measurable impact on sales effectiveness through compensation planning and administration.

As a Sales Plan Analyst, you will:

• Administer sales commission and incentive plans for sales and marketing teams.
• Calculate commission and incentive payments in accordance with approved compensation plans and policies.
• Review compensation reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Track, assign, and analyze sales credits used to determine commission eligibility and payouts.
• Partner with sales leaders and employees to explain compensation models, answer inquiries, and resolve reconciliation issues.
• Maintain compensation system data, payout records, and supporting documentation.
• Support the development, implementation, communication, and administration of sales compensation programs, plans, policies, and quotas.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.
• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Required qualifications

• Previous experience in sales operations, sales administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of sales compensation and commission administration processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Additional competencies, knowledge and skills

• Quality Orientation: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; accurately checking processes and maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Analytical Thinking: Using data and logical reasoning to identify trends, solve problems, and make informed recommendations.
• Building Partnerships: Developing and leveraging collaborative relationships across functions to achieve business objectives.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Experience working with sales compensation systems and commission management platforms.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Benefits highlights

• Basic salary plus bonus.
• Benefit package include a generous pension contribution, private medical insurance, life insurance and more.
• Our Recreation and Fitness Center offers recorded fitness classes to help you fit movement into your day.
• SAS supports your well-being with programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.

You are welcome here.

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