Sales Compensation Manager

We Love AI Jobs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sigma Computing is seeking a Sales Compensation Manager in San Francisco, CA, on-site. You will own end-to-end commission calculations, payouts, and data integrity, partnering with Finance, Revenue Operations and GTM leadership to align compensation with business results.

The role emphasizes ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvements, with a path to manage a modern compensation platform and contribute to scalable growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales compensation experience in SaaS environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Salesforce CRM, Sigma and spreadsheet tools.
• Bonus: experience with QuotaPath, CaptivateIQ and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Validate and process sales commissions and incentive payouts with high accuracy.
• Administer the compensation platform and ensure clean data flows across CRM/HRIS/ERP.
• Support quota rules, payout policies, and document plans for GTM teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Sales Ops, HR/People and Data.

Skills

Salesforce

Sigma

Spreadsheets

QuotaPath

CaptivateIQ

Commission processing

Compensation reporting

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Sigma platform

Spreadsheets

Job description

# Sales Compensation ManagerSigmaSan Francisco, CAFull-time$150,000 – $170,000 / yearUpload your resume once and Scout applies for youApply with ScoutShare this job:LinkedInXSave imageThis role runs Sigma’s sales commission and incentive process, including payout validation, accrual support, and compensation-platform administration. You’ll work with Finance, Revenue Operations, Sales, HR, and Data to improve data integrity and communicate compensation plans to GTM teams.* Permanent* On-site* 5+ years### Skills and expertiseSalesforceSigmaspreadsheetsQuotaPathCaptivateIQcommission processingcompensation reporting### Key responsibilities* Validate and process sales commissions and incentive payouts, resolving calculation discrepancies and escalations.* Administer the compensation platform and maintain reliable data flows across CRM, HRIS, ERP, and compensation systems.* Support quota rules and payout policies, document plans, and implement process improvements with cross-functional teams.## How this job comparesCompared with 474 open manager operations jobs on October 10, 2026.Pay: This job pays $150K to $170K a year. The 199 open manager operations jobs that publish US pay start at $141K on average, so this job starts about 7% higher.Similar open jobs: We Love AI Jobs lists 474 open manager operations jobs at 153 companies.Remote work: This job is on site. 80 of the 474 manager operations jobs (17%) are remote.AI in this role: Low. The company works with AI, but AI is a small part of this role's daily work. The role focuses on sales compensation operations and does not describe regular work with AI models, tools, or products. Sigma’s use of AI in candidate screening does not make AI part of the job.## Full descriptionThe Sales Compensation Manager is vital for scaling and operationalizing Sigma's sales compensation process. You will ensure accurate, timely compensation payouts using expert analysis and refine processes, tools, and reporting to align compensation with business results. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives on ownership, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Revenue Operations, and GTM leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesCommission & Incentive Processing• Execute end-to-end commission calculation validation and processing for sales commissions and incentive payouts with high accuracy and precision.• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve calculation discrepancies and stakeholder escalations efficiently. Support compensation accruals and roll-up reporting in coordination with Finance close cycles.Systems & Platform Administration• Manage Sigma’s compensation platform with the broader team.• Ensure clean data flows between CRM (Salesforce), HRIS, ERP, and comp systems.Plan Governance & Communication• Support administration of quota rules, crediting structures, and payout policies.• Prepare clear plan documentation, and communication for GTM teams.Cross-Functional Collaboration• Partner closely with Finance, Sales Operations, HR/People, and Data to align comp mechanics with business strategy.• Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements that increase accuracy and reduce manual effort.Qualifications:• 5+ years of experience in sales compensation, ideally within fast-scaling SaaS orgs.• Advanced proficiency with Salesforce CRM, Sigma and spreadsheet tools.• Familiarity with consumption-based models and usage-driven GTM strategies.• Exceptional attention to detail, robust problem-solving skills, and a strong systems mindset.• Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly translate complex compensation logic for both technical and non-technical audiences.• Bonus: Hands-on experience with modern sales comp tools (e.g. QuotaPath, CaptivateIQ or similar), including plan configuration, calculations, and reporting.Additional Job detailsThe base salary range for this position is $150k - $170k annually.Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Sigma Computing. This role is eligible for stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.About us:Sigma is the AI Apps and agentic analytics platform built on the cloud data warehouse. Business and technical teams use Sigma to explore live data, build intelligent applications, and automate critical workflows all without moving data or breaking governance. Sigma supports a spreadsheet interface, SQL, Python, and native AI in a single governed workspace, giving every team the speed to act and IT the control to scale. Sigma is trusted by more than 2,000 customers, including AMD, Duolingo, Colgate-Palmolive, and JPMorgan Chase.Sigma announced its $80M in Series E financing in May 2026. The round was led by Princeville Capital, with new strategic investors Databricks Ventures, ServiceNow Ventures, and Workday Ventures participating alongside returning investors Altimeter Capital, Avenir Growth Capital, D1 Capital Partners, K5 Global, NewView Capital, Spark Capital, Sutter Hill Ventures, and XN. This milestone follows Sigma reaching $200M in annual recurring revenue in April 2026, with more than 100% year-over-year growth and 1.1 million new active users added in the latest fiscal year.Come join us!Benefits For Our Full-Time Employees:• Equity