Global Sales Compensation Leader

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a Global Commission Operations Leader to drive end-to-end global sales compensation processes, bridging Sales, Finance, and HR to design and coordinate commission plans that motivate teams and ensure compliance.

You will oversee design, execution, analytics, and audits of global incentive programs, manage compensation tools, and partner with Legal, HR, and Operations to maintain governance and accurate payouts across regions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Sales Compensation, Revenue Operations, or Finance leadership.
• 5+ years in a global leadership role in a multinational company.
• Expert-level proficiency in Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Varicent).

Responsibilities

• Design competitive, market-aligned commission structures, quota distributions, and SPIFFs.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly commission calculation cycles and payouts.
• Manage and optimize compensation tools and platforms.
• Develop dashboards to track expenses and payout forecasts.
• Lead disputes, audits, and payroll compliance across regions.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, and Operations to ensure governance.

Skills

Sales compensation

Revenue operations

Global leadership

Communication

Tools

ICM systems (SAP, Oracle, Varicent)

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. seeks a Global Commission Operations Leader to drive end-to-end global sales compensation processes, bridging Sales, Finance, and HR to design and coordinate commission plans that motivate teams and ensure compliance.

You will oversee design, execution, analytics, and audits of global incentive programs, manage compensation tools, and partner with Legal, HR, and Operations to maintain governance and accurate payouts across regions.