Sr Sales Compensation Analyst

Grainger; Lake Forest (IL); Remote; USD 78,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Grainger seeks a Sr. Sales Compensation Strategy Analyst to analyze compensation data and develop models for incentive plan impacts. This remote role requires a Bachelor’s degree and analytical experience in B2C or B2B, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

18 paid time off (PTO) days annually

6% company contribution to 401(k) plan

Employee discounts and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in B2C or B2B.
• Strong analytics background.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales compensation and goal data.
• Develop data models for incentive plan performance.
• Provide insights for incentive plan modifications.

Skills

Analytics

Database management

Business metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Analytics, Math, Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Work Location Type: Remote

About Grainger:

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, we keep the world working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and an award-winning culture, the company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million MRO products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers access to over 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $78,200.00 to $130,400.00.

Rewards and Benefits:

Benefits start on day one and include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with coverage starting on day one, plus 6 free therapy sessions annually.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually and 6 company holidays.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) plan, with no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, and access to financial counseling and education.
• Maternity support, nursing benefits, and paid leave for birth and non-birth parents.

For more details, visit Grainger Benefits.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation and may vary based on location, experience, and skills. Grainger reserves the right to modify or terminate its benefits at any time.

Position Details:

The Sr. Sales Compensation Strategy Analyst analyzes sales compensation and goal data to evaluate effectiveness, suggest process improvements, and develop data models to forecast impacts of incentive plan changes. They partner with various teams to understand factors affecting sales performance.

You Will:

• Report to the Senior Manager, Goal Setting Strategy.
• Develop data models and analyses to track incentive plan performance.
• Provide insights for incentive plan modifications.
• Support future incentive plan design and goal setting processes.
• Collaborate with Finance and Sales teams for feedback and insights.
• Manage the execution of the PCAA program and deliver annual results.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Analytics, Math, Finance, or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in a B2C or B2B industry.
• Strong analytics background and familiarity with business metrics.
• Database management skills, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and experience with Power BI, Snowflake, SPSS, SQL, Python, R, VBA, or Teradata.
• Experience in developing strategies for revenue and share growth.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment. If you require accommodations during the application process, please inform us so we can assist you.