Sales Compensation Strategist & Operations — Hybrid

OhioX; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking a Sales Compensation Consultant to design, administer, and optimize incentive plans across multiple product lines. You will partner with sales, finance, HR, and leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans and ensure accurate and timely incentive payments.

You will build Excel models and ad hoc reports, analyze data, and communicate complex concepts clearly to drive informed decisions. The role blends consulting, analytics, and governance in a hybrid Columbus setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, administering, or analyzing sales compensation, incentive plans, or related programs.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills for complex calculations, models, forecasts and reports.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate payments across plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales performance compensation services for multiple sales product lines.
• Prepare and optimize sales incentive plans in collaboration with business leaders.
• Ensure incentive payments and commissions are processed accurately and on time.
• Oversee sales systems and provide training on sales software when needed.
• Collaborate with partners on licensing, underwriting, accounting, and administration.

Skills

Sales compensation

Excel modeling

Data analytics

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/marketing/insurance

Job description

Nationwide is seeking a Sales Compensation Consultant to design, administer, and optimize incentive plans across multiple product lines. You will partner with sales, finance, HR, and leaders to translate strategy into actionable plans and ensure accurate and timely incentive payments.

You will build Excel models and ad hoc reports, analyze data, and communicate complex concepts clearly to drive informed decisions. The role blends consulting, analytics, and governance in a hybrid Columbus setting.