What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Compensation Manager position at Sigma Computing?
Sales Compensation Manager
As the Sales Compensation Manager at Sigma Computing, you will play a critical role in managing and optimizing our commission processes. You will work closely with sales, finance, and operations teams to ensure accurate and timely commission payments, analyze performance metrics, and provide insights to drive sales efficiency. This role requires a strong understanding of sales operations, compensation plans, and a knack for data analysis. You will be instrumental in helping Sigma Computing incentivize and reward performance effectively, while maintaining compliance and accuracy in all compensation matters.
What You Will Be Doing
- Design, implement, and manage commission structures aligned with company objectives. Collaborate with finance and sales leadership to ensure the effectiveness of these plans.
- Oversee the calculation and processing of commissions to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Resolve any discrepancies or inquiries related to commission payouts.
- Track sales performance against commission plans, analyzing trends, and providing insights to leadership. Create detailed reports on commission payouts, forecasts, and sales performance.
- Ensure all commission activities comply with company policies and legal regulations. Perform regular audits of commission processes to identify and rectify any issues.
- Work closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, and HR teams to ensure commission structures are understood, accurate, and optimized to drive sales performance. Facilitate clear communication across departments.
- Continuously assess commission processes and workflows, implementing automation tools or system improvements where necessary to increase efficiency.
Qualifications We Need
- 5 years of experience in commission management, sales operations, or finance roles.
- Proven track record of managing commission structures in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong proficiency in commission management software.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights.
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
- Strong understanding of sales processes, incentives, and performance metrics.
Additional Job details
The base salary range for this position is $130k - $170k annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work at Sigma Computing. This role is eligible for a variable pay (based on goal achievement), stock options, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
About us:
Sigma is the only cloud analytics and business intelligence tool empowering business teams to break free from the confines of the dashboard, explore data for themselves, and make better, faster decisions. The award-winning software was built to capitalize on the performance power of cloud data warehouses to combine data sources and analyze billions of rows of data instantly via an intuitive, spreadsheet-like interface – no coding required.
Since launching with its unique interface, Sigma Computing has added features such as collaboration tools and embedded analytics capabilities. The most recent product launch included a set of AI tools such as forecasting capabilities, an AI copilot and a notebook interface for users who prefer a code-first environment.
Sigma announced its $200M in Series D financing in May 2024, to continue transforming BI through its innovations in AI infrastructure, data application development, enterprise-wide collaboration, and business user adoption. Spark Capital and Avenir Growth Capital co-led the Series D funding round, with additional participation from a group of past investors including Snowflake Ventures and Sutter Hill Ventures.The Series D funding, raised at a valuation 60% higher than the company's Series C round three years ago, promises to further accelerate Sigma's growth.
Come join us!
Benefits For Our Full-Time Employees:
- Equity
- Generous health benefits
- Flexible time off policy. Take the time off you need!
- Paid bonding time for all new parents
- Traditional and Roth 401k
- Commuter and FSA benefits
- Lunch Program
- Dog friendly office
Sigma Computing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a smart and strong team regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We look forward to learning how your experience can enable all of us to grow.
Note: We have an in-office work environment in both our SF & NYC office.
Salary : $130,000 - $170,000
