Sales Commission and Compensation Specialist

NTT; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks a Sales Commission and Compensation Specialist to lead sales bonus programs and models. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, accurate bonus payments in line with the annual plan policy.

The role requires analytical strength, stakeholder management, and deep compensation know-how to optimize bonus schemes and reporting. Hybrid work arrangement and a focus on process improvement are key features.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or finance or related field.
• Seasoned experience in a similar role within a related environment.
• Experience with automated sales commissions systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer sales commission programs and models.
• Ensure timely and accurate bonus payments according to annual plan policy.
• Prepare and audit compensation data and reports for governance and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align compensation with business goals.
• Enhance the sales bonus portal to meet business requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Compensation domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or finance

Tools

Sales commission software

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA
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Your day at NTT DATA
The Sales Commission and Compensation Specialist is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for working in collaboration with various functional teams to ensure the provision of sales commission programs and models that allow timely and accurate payment to all employees on a sales bonus plan according to the annual sales plan policy.

• Contributes to the development of sales commission programs and models for the sales organisation.
• Administer and recommend industry best practices regarding bonus programs, sales compensation plans, compensation systems and compensation procedures, policies and regulations that are aligned to the organisation’s strategic plan.
• Performs administrative activities related to sales compensation reporting including but not limited to the accurate and timely preparation of sales quota templates, computation of sales bonus, upload of individual results in relevant portal, etc.
• Responsible for implementing enhancements to the sales bonus portal as aligned to business requirements.
• Studies labour markets to determine compensation trends and related benchmark data and advises management of any recommendations or changes for consideration.
• Responsible for compensation data collection and preparation and consider market data when completing the compensation planning process.
• Conduct audits and analyse compliance with statutory regulations and company policies.
• Provides input into and assists with the implementation and administration of compensation programs and policies.
• Prepares and files reports which they import and export from the sales compensation system and relevant databases for processing.

• Seasoned analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and complex data.
• Strong relationship building abilities coupled with the ability to engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Displays a seasoned understanding of the business requirements.
• Seasoned knowledge of compensation, bonus and commission plans for sales industry.
• Ability to multi-task while managing deadlines, to perform well under pressure and to work independently and as a part of a team.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or finance or a related field.

• Seasoned relevant experience in similar role within a related environment.
• Seasoned experience in automated sales commissions systems and their set-up and operation is a plus.
• Seasoned experience dealing with stakeholders.
• Seasoned experience in administering sales commissions / bonus / compensation plans.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune

Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through

responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with

unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and

application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move

confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more

than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

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NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity.

We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment.

We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

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