Global Sales Compensation Leader & Strategy Architect
Cisco
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Job summary
Cisco is seeking a Global Commission Operations Leader based in Singapore to own end-to-end global sales compensation. You will bridge Sales, Finance and HR to design, implement, and coordinate commission plans that drive revenue, ensure compliance and motivate global sales teams.
You will partner with Sales Leadership to create competitive commission structures, oversee calculation cycles, and optimize compensation tools.
Qualifications
- 12+ years in Sales Compensation, Revenue Operations, or Finance leadership
- 5+ years in a global leadership role within a large multinational
- Expert-level proficiency in Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) systems
- Deep understanding of international tax, labor regulations, and payroll compliance
- Proven ability to lead high-volume compensation cycles across geographies
Responsibilities
- Design competitive, market-aligned commission structures, quotas, and SPIFFs
- Oversee monthly and quarterly commission calculation cycles and payouts
- Manage and optimize compensation tools (SAP, Oracle, Snowflake, Workday)
- Develop dashboards to track compensation expenses and forecast payouts
- Lead dispute resolution and audits of payout discrepancies
- Coordinate with Legal, HR, and Operations to ensure regulatory compliance
Skills
Tools
Job description
Cisco is seeking a Global Commission Operations Leader based in Singapore to own end-to-end global sales compensation. You will bridge Sales, Finance and HR to design, implement, and coordinate commission plans that drive revenue, ensure compliance and motivate global sales teams.
You will partner with Sales Leadership to create competitive commission structures, oversee calculation cycles, and optimize compensation tools.
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