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Sales Compensation & Deal Desk Specialist

Betterment
Betterment Salary
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic professional to manage the operations of incentive compensation at Betterment, ensuring precision in commission calculations and empowering GTM teams with actionable insights. This role is essential in driving sales performance by aligning incentives with company goals and ensuring seamless workflows. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of incentive structures, a passion for analytics, strong organizational skills and a collaborative spirit to contribute to Betterment's mission.

While incentive compensation is the primary focus, this role will also support deal desk operations and partnerships reporting.

This role is based out of our NYC office. Below we've reflected the base salary range we would offer for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Betterment’s total compensation package for employees.

  • New York City : $115,000-$140,000

We offer a competitive equity package, health, dental and vision benefits, life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, EAP, commuter and parking benefits FSA / HSA, and 401(k) with employer match as well as a flexible PTO policy. This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus. For jobs based out of our NYC HQ, we require in office attendance Tuesday through Thursday, weekly

A day in the life

  • Perform accurate and timely monthly commission calculations for the sales team, ensuring all details are verified and reconciled
  • Track and maintain incentive compensation reporting metrics with precision
  • Support the rollout of updated targets on a quarterly basis
  • Administer a commission tool to ensure that the sales team has full visibility of their attainment and earnings
  • Conduct ad hoc analytics to provide actionable insights into incentive compensation performance
  • Maintain documentation of the commission process, ensuring all steps are clearly recorded
  • Monitor partner reporting with meticulous accuracy and communicate details to partners; approve monthly / quarterly payments promptly
  • Review and approve routine “deal desk” requests
  • Conduct monthly audits to ensure complete consistency between Statements of Work (SOWs) and opportunity records, addressing any discrepancies promptly
  • What we’re looking for

  • 5 years of experience in compensation management, sales operations, or a similar role, with a strong emphasis on detail-oriented work
  • Proven ability to manage and analyze complex data with exceptional attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Salesforce and commission management tools such as Quota Path
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines without compromising accuracy
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams, including finance, sales, HR, and business systems, to ensure seamless collaboration
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on presenting data and insights clearly and concisely
  • What being at Betterment means for you

    We change lives

    Join a community of innovators working to transform financial outcomes for real people. Your work will make an impact, always laddering up to our mission : making people's lives better.

    We set audacious goals

    We set them for the company, our customers, and ourselves—and we won’t stop until we reach them. We don’t just show up; we give our all, then celebrate our wins.

    We value all perspectives

    When we collaborate, we're at our best. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and strive to uphold our supportive and inclusive community.

    We invest in you with :

  • A competitive suite of benefits, including : medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and AD&D insurance; STD and LTD benefits, including infertility support and World Professional Association for Transgender Health approved benefits; and generous parental leave.
  • Flexible paid time off (and encouragement to use it!)
  • Meaningful opportunity for community building through our 7 Employee Resource Groups
  • Empowerment to own and lead change and affect the business
  • Dedicated professional development opportunities
  • Lunch from our in-house chef three days a week at our NYC headquarters
  • Salary : $115,000 - $140,000

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