Senior Manager, Sales Compensation

Nintex

Senior Manager overseeing design and administration of global sales commission plans. Leading Sales Compensation Analysts and ensuring alignment with business strategy and values.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Compensation Analysts responsible for commissions processing, reporting, dashboards, and field support.
Set clear goals, provide regular performance feedback, and ensure professional growth and skill development within the team.
Establish a high‑accountability culture grounded in accuracy, responsiveness, and process excellence.
Prioritize and allocate team workloads to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual commission deadlines.
Lead the design and implementation of scalable, market‑competitive commission plans aligned with company strategy, values, and evolving business needs.
Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership on commission plan strategy and overall effectiveness related to industry benchmarks and plan optimization.
Partner with HRBPs and Total Rewards to ensure alignment of commission planning with annual compensation cycles.
Oversee accurate and timely processing of global commission payouts by the analyst team and in partnership with Finance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, HR, or related fields.
8+ years of experience in sales compensation, business analysis, finance, or related roles; experience in SaaS or technology environments strongly preferred.
3+ years of people management experience, including leading analysts or compensation operations teams.
Experience in high-growth, pre‑IPO, or public company environments is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Gratitude and Recharge Days
Flexible, paid time off policy
Employee wellness programs and counseling resources
Meaningful peer recognition and awards
Paid parental leave
Invention/patenting assistance
Community impact, paid volunteer time, and opportunities
Intercultural learning and celebration
Multiple tools through which to learn and grow, and an incredible global community

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales compensationbusiness analysisfinancecommissions processingreportingdashboardscommission plan designplan optimizationdata analysisperformance feedback

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingteam developmentgoal settingaccountabilityresponsivenessprocess excellencecommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinking