Job Description

Position Title

Senior Sales Compensation Analyst

Company Overview

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is an IoT pioneer, empowering businesses and industries to transform and thrive in the connected economy. Customers Start with Sierra because we offer a device to cloud solution, comprised of embedded and networking solutions seamlessly integrated with our secure cloud and connectivity services. OEMs and enterprises worldwide rely on our expertise in delivering fully integrated solutions to reduce complexity, turn data into intelligence and get their connected products and services to market faster. Sierra Wireless has 1,400 employees globally and operates R&D centers in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com.

Sierra Wireless is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment. We welcome people of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Responsibilities

We have an opportunity for a Senior Sales Compensation Analyst to join Sierra Wireless team. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team, chartered with providing mission critical support in the areas of sales compensation management and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Administer the global sales compensation plan for 200+ team members; ensure that the plan is being applied consistent with the plan policies and financial controls
• Assist with the configuration, testing, and administration of our commission software, including commission plans, employee status, territory and account assignment, crediting rules, compensation targets, quotas, and draw payments
• Monitor new hire and termination data and update internal systems accordingly
• Work closely with the Sales Operations team to ensure accurate crediting of bookings to sales representatives and managers
• Work closely with Human Resources to understand new hire offers, including draws and sign-on bonuses
• Work with the Payroll team to process commission payments on time and accurately each month
• Prepare a monthly commission expense estimate for Finance
• Work with other members of the Sales Compensation Team to develop sales performance management reports
• Research and resolve commission-related inquiries from the Sales team, such as system access issues, transaction crediting, and payment calculations
• Evaluate commission plans and processes and initiate changes to increase efficiency and reduce costs of administration
• Provide support during the annual commission planning process such as historical performance analysis and modeling

Required Education, Experience & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Operations
• 3-5 years of hands-on sales compensation administration
• Experience using CallidusCloud or other enterprise incentive software solutions
• Advanced MS Excel skills - experience with pivot tables and complex formulas Detail-oriented, self-motivated, pro-active, and have absolute integrity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Service-oriented and effective at building positive relationships, fostering trust, and resolving conflict
• Works effectively during periods of high pressure and tight deadlines

Desired Education, Experience & Competencies

• WorldatWork CSCP Certification
• Experience using Salesforce.com