Strategic Compensation Manager – Sales Programs

Beacon Hill; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Manager of Compensation to lead and elevate its compensation strategy in a hands-on leadership role. You will direct a small team and shape programs across base pay, incentives, and sales compensation to stay competitive and compliant.

The role requires deep experience in sales compensation with potential exposure to executive compensation, driving governance, analytics, and advisory support for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of compensation experience with increasing responsibility
• Demonstrated expertise in sales compensation; executive compensation experience is a plus
• Prior experience managing or leading compensation professionals
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead & develop a high-performing team of three compensation professionals
• Partner with business leaders to inform pay decisions and strategy
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to ensure market competitiveness
• Oversee base pay, incentive plans, and sales compensation programs
• Ensure data integrity and governance across compensation systems and processes
• Drive cross-functional initiatives tied to total rewards and performance management

Skills

Sales compensation

Executive compensation

Analytical mindset

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Beacon Hill is seeking a Manager of Compensation to lead and elevate its compensation strategy in a hands-on leadership role. You will direct a small team and shape programs across base pay, incentives, and sales compensation to stay competitive and compliant.

The role requires deep experience in sales compensation with potential exposure to executive compensation, driving governance, analytics, and advisory support for leadership.