
Sales Commission Analyst
GitLab
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Ireland
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About the role
- Execute accurate worldwide sales commission calculations, reporting, and first-tier end user support using compensation analytics tools.
- Investigate and resolve compensation issues by tracking, researching, and providing clear analysis to stakeholders.
- Interpret and apply all sales compensation plans, ensuring calculations are correct and plan participants are accurately credited for their transactions.
- Track and report on commission plan acceptance and related documentation to support compliance and timeliness.
- Partner with Sales, Sales Operations, and Finance to validate data, clarify policies, and align on compensation decisions.
- Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce manual work in commission operations.
- Support SOX compliance through thorough documentation, controls testing support, and audit-ready reporting.
- Prepare ad hoc analyses and contribute to projects that enhance the effectiveness and scalability of GitLab's sales incentive programs.
Requirements
- Background in accounting, finance, economics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience working with sales incentive programs, including understanding of compensation plans, processes, and procedures
- Experience as an Xactly Incent administrator or power user, with the ability to configure plans, validate commissions, and optimize system performance
- Proficiency interpreting, analyzing, and validating data to support accurate commission calculations and reporting
- Strong attention to detail, with a structured, self-directed approach to problem solving and organization
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain findings and resolve issues with cross-functional partners
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce (SFDC), Google Workspace, and an incentive compensation management tool
- Familiarity with SaaS and B2B sales environments and related sales operations practices
- Interest in GitLab and open source software, alignment with GitLab's values, and willingness to learn and use GitLab in day-to-day work
Benefits
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental leave
- Home office support
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sales commission calculationscompensation analyticsdata analysisXactly Incentcommission validationprocess improvementSOX compliancedocumentationaudit reportingsales incentive programs
Soft Skills
attention to detailproblem solvingorganizationwritten communicationverbal communicationcross-functional collaborationself-directedanalytical thinkingstakeholder engagementclarity in explanation