Sales Compensation Analyst III

Hunt; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the life sciences sector as part of their Sales Operations team. This role involves supporting the sales compensation process for the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with sales teams. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, a background in finance, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Compensation, Sales Operations, or related Finance roles.
• Proficiency in English (CEFR C1 or higher).

Responsibilities

• Support sales incentive compensation for Commercial CMD field sales teams.
• Lead special projects that support central initiatives.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting as requested by Sales Operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree in Finance

MBA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Xactly Incent

Job description

Work Schedule

Second Shift (Afternoons)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

About Us:At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will join a team dedicated to making a positive impact. Help us discover cures, protect the environment, and ensure food safety. Your contributions will have real-world significance, and we are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

How You'll Make an Impact:Join our Sales Operations team to support the Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Division (CMD) EMEA sales compensation process. This role offers a dynamic and visible opportunity for career growth. We are looking for a candidate with strong business insight, excellent analytical skills, and a proactive approach. You will play a crucial role in driving our team's success and fostering a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support sales incentive compensation for the Commercial CMD field sales teams in EMEA.
  • Coordinate and develop the Xactly Incent platform, ensuring accurate commission plans, rules, and calculations.
  • Maintain and validate the integrity of sales data to ensure accurate commission calculations.
  • Address and resolve inquiries from the sales team about commission calculations and payment discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end reporting and the incentive compensation process.
• Support the team in setting quotas of the CMD EMEA Commercial Sales team.
• Ensure data quality and maintenance by reviewing and updating product key assignments in the Data Warehouse and Xactly Incent.
• Lead special projects that support the central initiatives.
• Responsible for the Sales Rep Product/Channel responsibility matrix, understanding all products and sales channels supported by the sales teams.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting as requested by Sales Operations and Sales teams.
• Participate in discussions as a full member of the Commercial and Sales Operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Personable, ethical, and excels in a collaborative setting.
• Understanding of financial principles.
• Knowledge of data storage and analytical systems.
• Experience with variable compensation administration.
• Understanding of sales compensation plans and structures.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Experience with sales performance metrics and analytics.
• Effective communication, addressing issues proactively.
• Ability to build credibility and positive relationships with peers and upper management.
• Commercial orientation with experience collaborating with business leaders to drive growth.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• High energy and passion for quality.
• Ability to balance priorities in a global business environment.
• Personal accountability for accuracy and meeting key project timelines.
• Commitment to inclusivity and valuing diverse perspectives.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Finance, Economics, or related fields (MBA preferred).
• 5 years confirmed working experience in Compensation, Sales Operations, Commercial Support, or related Finance roles.
• Experience as a sales operations business partner, compensation analyst, or related function.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERM reporting tools, Xactly Incent or simular, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Proficiency in English (CEFR C1 or higher)
• Experience in Diagnostics, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Life Sciences is a plus.
• Willingness to travel 10%-15%.