Sales Compensation Sr. Analyst (SLC600)

Quest Software; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Flexible work options

Wellness programs

Professional growth

Job summary

Quest Software is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Compensation Analyst to support day-to-day administration of sales compensation programs in a fast-paced environment. You will manage plan setup, data integrity, and reporting, collaborating with Salesforce, Oracle, and field operations to ensure accurate and timely compensation processing.

The role offers exposure to compensation design and analytics, with growth opportunities and flexible work options as part of Quest's inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience in Sales Operations, Sales Compensation, or related analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support sales compensation operations including plan setup and year-open activities.
• Set up new hires in roles and compensation groups; ensure quota letters issued timely.
• Produce recurring reports and dashboards on compensation performance and headcount.
• Support data gathering and analysis for compensation-related projects.
• Maintain process documentation and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Sales data analysis

Salesforce knowledge

Oracle knowledge

Data integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business

Tools

Salesforce

Oracle

Job description

Overview

The Sales Compensation Analyst is responsible for supporting the day-to-day administration of sales compensation programs through a high volume of tactical and operational activities. This role focuses on maintaining data accuracy, processing compensation-related transactions, supporting commission calculations, generating recurring reports, and assisting with the setup and maintenance of compensation plans and employee records. Working under the guidance of senior team members, the analyst will help ensure timely and accurate compensation processing while adhering to established procedures, controls, and service-level expectations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with repetitive yet critical operational tasks. This role provides foundational experience in sales compensation operations, systems, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support sales compensation operations, including plan setup, configuration, validation, and year-open activities.
• Set up new hires in the appropriate roles and compensation groups and ensure quota letters are issued within established timelines.
• Perform regular audits, reconciliations, and validations across internal systems (e.g., Salesforce, Oracle) to ensure data accuracy and process integrity
• Produce and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and analytics related to sales organization changes, quota acceptance, headcount activity, and compensation performance.
• Support the Incentive Compensation team by gathering, scrubbing, organizing, and analyzing compensation-related data.
• Maintain detailed process documentation and continuously improve operational procedures and controls.
• Partner with field operations and cross-functional stakeholders to drive corrective actions and improve compensation processes.
• Leverage AI-assisted productivity tools and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and increase operational efficiency.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives related to compensation design, reporting, analytics, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in Sales Operations, Sales Compensation, Incentive Compensation, or a related analytical function.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive process improvements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Salesforce and sales compensation platforms strongly preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, tools, and processes while demonstrating initiative and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive information with a high level of discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Company Overview

Quest Software builds the foundation for enterprise AI with solutions in data governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization. More than 45,000 companies — including 90% of the Fortune 500 — trust Quest to solve their most critical IT challenges. From securing identities and modernizing platforms to preparing data for AI, we help enterprises unlock their full potential.

Why Quest

At Quest, Your Work Makes An Impact. You’ll Help Organizations Get AI-ready While Building Your Career With a Global Team Of Innovators. We Offer

• Competitive pay, annual bonuses, and top-performer recognition.
• Comprehensive health, family, and retirement benefits.
• Flexible work options, generous PTO, and wellness programs.
• Professional growth through learning platforms, mentorship, and leadership programs.
• Inclusive teams that reflect the world we serve, supported by Employee Resource Groups and our Equality & Inclusion Council.

Quest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.