Sales Compensation Analyst

Sales Compensation Analyst / Mexico

Who We Are

Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation.  For more information, please visit solera.com.

The Role

The Sales Compensation  Analyst plays a vital role in ensuring the fair and effective compensation of the sales team, ultimately driving sales performance and contributing to the organization's overall success.

What You’ll Do

Design and Development:

• Develop, implement, and manage sales compensation plans, ensuring alignment with sales strategy and business goals.
• Analyze and evaluate existing compensation structures, identifying areas for improvement and recommending changes to enhance sales team performance.
• Develop compensation models: Collaborate with the Compensation Manager to develop and maintain compensation models that align with the company's overall compensation philosophy and business strategy. This involves conducting job evaluations, salary surveys, and recommending adjustments as necessary.
• Collaborate with sales leadership and finance to establish realistic and achievable sales targets and quotas.
• Conduct market research to benchmark compensation practices and ensure competitiveness within the industry.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in sales compensation design.

Sales Performance Analysis:

• Analyze sales performance data, including revenue, margin, and sales volume, to assess the effectiveness of compensation plans.
• Data collection and validation: Gather relevant compensation data from various sources, including HR systems, payroll databases, and external surveys. Validate and clean the data to ensure accuracy and reliability for analysis
• Identify trends, patterns, and areas of improvement to optimize sales compensation programs.
• Provide insights and recommendations to sales management regarding sales performance, commission calculations, and incentive structures.
• Collaborate with the sales operations team to ensure accurate and timely commission calculations and reporting.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including finance, HR, and sales operations, to ensure the accurate and timely implementation of compensation plans.
• Communicate compensation plans and changes effectively to the sales team, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Act as a point of contact for sales team inquiries or concerns related to compensation plans.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to provide guidance and support on sales compensation-related matters.

Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations related to sales compensation.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to sales compensation policies and guidelines.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure accuracy and fairness in commission calculations and payouts.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience as a sales compensation analyst or in a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• In-depth knowledge of sales compensation principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in using compensation management software and tools. (Xactly)
• Proficiency in using reporting tools as Excel, PPT, PBI, others.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to various stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in calculations and analysis.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Familiarity with sales performance metrics and KPIs.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks related to sales compensation 

It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position.  Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company’s needs may change over time.  Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive.   The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description.  The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs.