Sales Compensation Analyst

ICON Consultants, LP
Downers Grove, IL

ICON Consultants is looking for a Senior Sales Compensation Analyst with finance skills as opposed to general compensation focus. Excel-based skills are needed and important, good communication and analytic skills, EverStage system for Sales Compensation System; aptitude for system configuration. Can work with team of 3 members. Hybrid - 3 days a week in office. 2 weeks of training in office daily.


Incentive Processing & Accuracy

- Calculate sales incentive accruals and payments according to close timelines.

- Ensure accurate, timely sales incentives processing and adherence to plan design and policies.

- Conduct audits to validate sales incentives, data integrity, and compliance.

Reporting & Insights

- Deliver periodic compensation statements, dashboards, and analytics to sales teams and leadership.

- Provide ad‐hoc reporting related to sales incentives, performance trends, and plan effectiveness.

- Compile and analyze data from multiple systems to support metrics, forecasting, and modeling.

Cross‐Functional Support

- Partner with Compensation, Finance, Sales Operations, Accounting, and Payroll to support plan administration, modeling, and process requirements.

- Provide data and impact analysis for escalated inquiries related to sales incentives, policies, and plan terms.

- Support communications to the field on compensation, system usage, and process updates.

Process Improvement

- Identify and implement improvements to enhance automation, accuracy, and operational efficiency.

- Contribute inputs for the design and rollout of new or revised incentive plans. Provide Ad Hoc reporting support for requests relating to the sales incentive program


Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

  • Experience supporting a national sales organization (100+ reps preferred).
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data sets.
  • Process‐oriented and skilled in project management and problem solving.
  • Excellent communication and customer‐service mindset.
  • Ability to collaborate across levels and functions in a fast‐paced environment.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy; strong auditing capabilities.
  • Advanced Excel skills; proficiency with Word and PowerPoint.
  • Experience handling confidential information with discretion.
  • Salesforce.com experience preferred.

Education/Training:

  • Experience administering sales incentive or variable compensation programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to build cross‐functional partnerships and work independently.
  • Proven ability to prioritize, multitask, and execute in a dynamic sales environment.

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