Global Sales Commissions Leader - Automation & Strategy

couchbaseinc

Raleigh (NC)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Couchbase, the operational data platform for AI, is seeking a Manager, Global Sales Commissions in Raleigh, NC (hybrid, 3 days/week in office). You will lead, modernize, and scale our global sales compensation administration, partnering across Sales, RevOps, FP&A, Accounting, Payroll, and IT to ensure accurate plans and timely payments.

Bring 8+ years in sales compensation and a track record of transforming commission operations, plus strong Excel and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

8+ years of progressive experience in sales compensation management, sales finance, or financial analytics.
Transformation track record in standardizing or modernizing commission operations.
Experience leading direct reports and offshore teams (India) and external resources.
Ability to align senior stakeholders across Sales, RevOps, Finance, Payroll, Accounting and IT.
Expertise in Excel and multi‑tier payout analyses.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Process Transformation: modernize and scale commission administration globally with automation.
Operations & Execution: manage end-to-end global sales compensation plans with accuracy and on-time payouts.
Systems & Analytics: oversee the commission software environment (Xactly) and generate insights for leadership.
Leadership & Collaboration: lead Commission Analysts and coordinate across cross-functional teams.