Sales Compensation Analyst

Jamf; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 64,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is looking for a detail-oriented Sales Compensation Analyst to join its Commissions team remotely in Minneapolis, MN. The ideal candidate will ensure the accuracy and efficiency of sales compensation programs, requiring strong analytical skills and proficiency in compensation systems. The role offers the chance to influence sales performance and provides a supportive and flexible work culture.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Volunteer time off

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in sales compensation, finance, or revenue operations.
• Exceptional analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex data to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, validate, and process monthly/quarterly sales incentive payouts.
• Maintain and enhance compensation systems.
• Provide timely insights into quota attainment and incentive spend.
• Support annual plan design and rollout by modeling financial impacts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in compensation systems and data tools

Advanced Excel/Google Sheets

Communication skills

Ability to handle large datasets

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

CaptivateIQ

Xactly

Varicent

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

At Jamf, we believe in an open, flexible culture based on respect and trust. Our track record and thriving work environment all stem from the freedom we grant ourselves to get the job done right. We take pride in helping tens of thousands of customers around the globe succeed with Apple.

The secret to our success lies in our connectivity, while operating with a high degree of flexibility. Work-life balance remains our priority while feeling connected is important to maintain our strong culture, achieve our goals, and thrive as #OneJamf.

What you'll do at Jamf:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically inclined Sales Compensation Analyst to join our Commissions team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and transparency of sales compensation programs. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, proficiency with compensation systems and data tools, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.

This role is offered as remote in Minneapolis, MN or Eau Claire, WI. You may be required to work periodically at a Jamf office or collaborative work location with other Jamf employees in your area for certain events or moments that matter. We are only able to accept applications from these locations. #LI-Remote

What you can expect to do in this role:

• Compensation Administration
  • Calculate, validate, and process monthly/quarterly sales incentive payouts with high accuracy.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and Sales Leadership to ensure compensation plans are implemented correctly.
  • Troubleshoot discrepancies and provide clear resolution and communication to impacted employees.
• Data Management & Technical Tools
  • Maintain and enhance compensation systems (e.g., CaptivateIQ, Xactly, Varicent, or similar).
  • Build and automate data workflows, dashboards, and reports to streamline compensation processes.
  • Work with large, complex data sets to develop accurate reporting and actionable analysis.
• Analysis & Reporting
  • Provide timely insights into quota attainment, incentive spend, and compensation effectiveness.
  • Perform scenario modeling and what-if analysis to evaluate the impact of compensation design changes.
  • Create reports and presentations for Sales, Finance, and Executive stakeholders.
• Plan Support & Governance
  • Support annual plan design and rollout by modeling financial impacts and testing system setups.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX controls, and audit requirements.
  • Contribute to documentation, process improvements, and best practices for compensation governance.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 2-4+ years of experience in sales compensation, finance, or revenue operations.
• Strong technical proficiency:
  • Advanced Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).
  • Experience working with large datasets and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker) preferred.
  • Familiarity with sales compensation software (e.g., CaptivateIQ, Xactly, Varicent) strongly preferred.
• Exceptional analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to directly influence sales performance and business outcomes by ensuring incentive compensation is fair, accurate, and motivating. You'll work cross-functionally, leverage advanced tools, and help scale a high-performing sales organization.

How we help you reach your best potential:

• Named a 2024 Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News
• Named a 2024 Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families
• Named a 2024 PEOPLE Companies That Care by PEOPLE and Great Place To Work
• Named a 2023 Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Workand Fortune Magazine
• We know that big ideas can come from anyone, so we empower everyone to make an impact. Our 90% employee retention rate agrees!
• You will have the opportunity to make a real and meaningful impact for more than 70,000 global customers with the best Apple device management solution in the world.
• We put people over profits - which is why our customers keep coming back to us.
• Our volunteer time off allows employees to support and give back to our communities.
• We encourage you to simply be you. We constantly seek and value different perspectives to ensure Jamf is a place where everyone feels comfortable and can be successful.
• 22 of 25 world's most valuable brands rely on Jamf to do their best work (as ranked by Forbes).

Pay Transparency Range: $64,800 — $138,200 USD

What it means to be a Jamf? We are a team of free-thinkers, can-doers, and problem-crushers. We value humility and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Our culture flows from a spirit of selflessness and relentless self-improvement - driving both personal growth and collective progress throughout our company. We unite around common goals while respecting personal approaches, believing that fulfilled individuals create a thriving, vibrant workplace.

What does Jamf do? Jamf extends the legendary Apple experience people enjoy in their personal lives to the workplace. We believe the experience of using a device at work or school should feel the same, and be as secure as, using a personal device. With Jamf, customers are able to confidently automate Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV deployment, management, and security - anytime, anywhere - to protect the data and applications used by employees in the workplace, students learning in the classroom, and streamline communications in healthcare between patients and providers.

Jamf is committed to creating an inclusive & supportive work environment for all candidates and employees. Candidates with disabilities or religious beliefs are encouraged to reach out if they need additional support or alternative options to our recruiting processes to accommodate their disability or religious belief. If you need an accommodation, please contact your Recruiter or Recruiting Coordinator directly. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially by Recruiting and will not be shared with the hiring manager. Jamf is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals who request reasonable accommodation for disability or religious beliefs.