Strategic Sales Compensation Architect

Compensation Jobs; United States; Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

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

The role requires 8+ years of experience in sales performance, advanced Excel, and strong analytical and communication skills. Hybrid work model in Columbus, with travel and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, administering, or analyzing sales compensation, incentive programs.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills for models, forecasts, reports.
• Attention to detail ensuring accurate payments across plans.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to translate strategy into effective sales incentive plans.
• Design, document, update, and implement commission/incentive plans across product lines.
• Calculate, validate, audit, and resolve commission/incentive payments.
• Build and review Excel models, forecasts, scenarios, and ad hoc reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organization skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, marketing, insurance or related field

Job description

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

The role requires 8+ years of experience in sales performance, advanced Excel, and strong analytical and communication skills. Hybrid work model in Columbus, with travel and collaboration across teams.