Senior Sales Compensation Analytics Specialist

Quest Software Canada Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonuses

Health benefits

Flexible work options

Generous PTO

Professional growth programs

Job summary

Quest Software is seeking a Junior Sales Compensation Analyst in Austin, TX, to support day-to-day compensation operations, plan setups, and data integrity across systems such as Salesforce and Oracle. You will run audits, prepare dashboards, and assist with associate onboarding and quota processes in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams, gain foundational experience in compensation design, reporting, and process improvement, and leverage AI tools to drive

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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Independent / self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Sales compensation platforms

Job description

Quest Software is seeking a Junior Sales Compensation Analyst in Austin, TX, to support day-to-day compensation operations, plan setups, and data integrity across systems such as Salesforce and Oracle. You will run audits, prepare dashboards, and assist with associate onboarding and quota processes in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams, gain foundational experience in compensation design, reporting, and process improvement, and leverage AI tools to drive