Sales Compensation Manager Jobs

Sales Compensation Manager jobs are open across technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services, at every level from coordinator to director, with specializations in incentive plan design, quota setting, and variable pay analytics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles95
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerUber
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type55% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Richemont
Compensation & Sales Commission Coordinator
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Richemont
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Compensation & Sales Commission Coordinator
Richemont
New York, New York
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
$34 - $40/hr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Humana
Sales Compensation Professional
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Humana
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Sales Compensation Professional
Humana
Remote
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Customer Support
$54k - $73k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Zynex Medical
DME Sales - Workers’ Compensation
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Zynex Medical
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DME Sales - Workers’ Compensation
Zynex Medical
Los Angeles, California
Account Management
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
501-1,000

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Zynex Medical
DME Sales - Workers’ Compensation
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Zynex Medical
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DME Sales - Workers’ Compensation
Zynex Medical
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
501-1,000

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Altivera Medical
DME Sales - Workers’ Compensation
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Altivera Medical
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DME Sales - Workers’ Compensation
Altivera Medical
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
501-1,000

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Sales Compensation Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Uber
Uber6 open roles
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific6 open roles
Meta
Meta4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software11
  • Electronics & Hardware3
  • Retail1
  • Law & Legal Services1
  • Distribution & Wholesale1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sales compensation manager jobs.

  • 5 or more years of experience designing and administering sales incentive compensation plans
  • Proficiency with at least one incentive compensation management platform such as Xactly, Anaplan, or Varicent
  • Strong Excel or Google Sheets modeling skills for quota setting and commission calculations
  • Experience partnering with Sales, Finance, and HR to align plans to revenue targets
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related quantitative field
  • Familiarity with CRM data structures and Salesforce reporting to support plan audits

Tips for Your Sales Compensation Manager Job Search

Quantify plan impact on your resume

Recruiters for sales compensation roles want to see outcomes, not duties. Describe plans you designed by naming the sales team size, the type of incentive structure, and whether attainment or retention improved after rollout. Vague process descriptions get skipped.

List your compensation tools explicitly

Xactly, Anaplan, Varicent, CaptivateIQ, and Salesforce are screened by applicant tracking systems before a human reads your resume. Name every platform you have used and at what depth, even if the tool was only part of a previous project.

Target openings by go-to-market model

A sales compensation manager role at a SaaS company with a product-led growth motion is structurally different from one supporting a direct enterprise field team. Read each job description for the sales motion before applying so your cover note addresses the right plan complexity.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists sales compensation manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a plan redesign case for interviews

Many hiring panels ask you to walk through a compensation plan you changed and why. Prepare one example that covers the original structure, the business problem it created, your redesign rationale, and the measurable outcome. Interviewers for these roles expect structured analytical thinking, not general answers.

Negotiate using scope, not title alone

When discussing offers, anchor your ask to the number of sales reps covered, the number of distinct plan types you will own, and whether the role includes system administration. Those scope factors drive comp band placement more reliably than title or years of experience at this level.

Sales Compensation Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most sales compensation managers?

The companies hiring the most sales compensation managers right now include Uber, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Meta, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Technology and financial services companies tend to post the highest volume of these roles given the size and complexity of their sales organizations.

How many sales compensation manager jobs are remote?

About 87% of sales compensation manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the analytical and systems-based nature of the work. Roles focused on plan modeling, reporting, and system administration in platforms like Xactly or Anaplan tend to have the highest remote availability, while positions that require close collaboration with field sales leadership are more likely to require in-office presence.

How do you become a sales compensation manager?

Most sales compensation managers start in sales operations, finance, or HR analytics, where they gain exposure to commission calculations and quota processes. From there, taking ownership of a specific plan or system, earning familiarity with an incentive compensation platform, and building cross-functional relationships with Sales and Finance leaders are the most direct paths. Demonstrating that you can connect plan design to business outcomes, not just administer existing structures, is what moves candidates into manager-level roles.

Can you get a sales compensation manager job without direct compensation experience?

Yes, candidates from adjacent roles in sales operations, revenue operations, or FP&A can move into sales compensation management if they can show hands-on experience with commission data, quota modeling, or incentive plan audits. Highlighting any project where you built or cleaned commission calculations, worked inside a compensation tool, or supported a plan change gives hiring managers a concrete starting point. Framing your analytical work in terms of plan design impact closes the experience gap faster than listing general finance skills.

What does the sales compensation manager interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background with compensation tools and plan types, followed by a hiring manager conversation about your experience designing or modifying incentive structures. A panel round usually includes stakeholders from Sales and Finance who probe how you handle plan disputes, system audits, and cross-functional alignment. Many employers add a take-home case study asking you to model a commission plan or diagnose a quota-setting problem, so preparation with a structured example from your own work is essential.

Where can I find and apply to sales compensation manager jobs?

You can find and apply to sales compensation manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your experience and compensation focus, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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