Autodesk

Sales Compensation Analyst

Autodesk

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California, Washington

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Salary

💰 $89,100 - $153,670 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

GoOracleSQLTableau

About the role

  • Analyze commission plan performance at both organizational and role-based levels to evaluate effectiveness, ROI, and alignment with business objectives
  • Build and maintain predictive models to forecast plan costs based on proposed changes for upcoming fiscal years
  • Perform historical performance analysis by role, geography, or segment—comparing outcomes to benchmarks—to establish achievement thresholds, acceleration factors, and recognition levels such as Diamond Club
  • Track and evaluate SPIFF and sales contest programs, delivering insights into cost efficiency and business impact
  • Conduct audits of plan documentation, job profiles, and compensation components to ensure compliance, consistency, and data accuracy
  • Support annual compensation planning cycles through data analysis, scenario modeling, and recommendations on plan mechanics and system capabilities
  • Maintain and enhance the sales performance reporting framework—including peer performance comparisons, dashboards, and commission cost tracking—while contributing to long-term system strategies that improve reporting functionality, processing accuracy, and overall scalability
  • Partner with Sales Finance to support plan implementation, territory management, and quota allocation to ensure alignment with business planning

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) a plus
  • 3+ years of experience in sales compensation, commissions, sales operations, or sales finance, ideally within a high-growth or technology-driven organization
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
  • Experience with databases and SQL (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake) or compensation platforms (e.g., Xactly, Callidus) is a plus
  • General understanding of sales processes, roles, and quota-based incentive programs
  • Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor insights for different audiences
  • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders without direct authority
  • High energy, growth mindset, and a global perspective