Senior Level Sales Compensation Manager Jobs
Senior level sales compensation manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of incentive plan design, executive stakeholder alignment, and the cross-functional initiatives that drive sales performance across an organization. Most openings are 37% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like Alvarez & Marsal, Amazon, and Brex hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supports the annual compensation review, completes survey submissions, bonus modeling, and salary increase budget analyses
- Consults on internal and external job offers to ensure starting pay is aligned with candidate competencies
- Ensures accuracy of job-related data in HRIS, approves compensation adjustments and/or job changes
- Evaluates various roles determining leveling, competitive value and ensuring jobs are compliant with FLSA designations
- Responsible for market pricing various jobs and analyzing competitive market data to ensure a competitive market position
- May review internal equity and prepare proposals to management on pay adjustments
- Participates in the design and administration of company-wide programs related to base pay, incentive pay, and long-term incentives
- Develops communication/educational materials and conducts training sessions
- Partners with business clients to understand and support their business objectives by providing analytical support, consulting, and compensation advice
- Performs all other duties, as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft office with advanced knowledge of excel
- Basic knowledge of Workday HRIS System preferred
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of compensation principles including survey data, market analysis, merit budgeting
- Basic knowledge of short and long-term incentive plan design
- Skilled in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with business leaders
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
Minimum Qualifications – (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensure):
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of related functional experience
- Minimum 7 years compensation experience preferably with some consulting experience
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation or similar certification preferred but not required
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- May be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
- May be required to sit for long periods of time
- May be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 15 pounds
- Typically working within an office setting which may be noisy and distracting
Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal6
- Amazon5
- Brex4

- WTW3
- GEICO3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software38
- Insurance20
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Banking & Financial Services10
- Retail9
Senior Level Sales Compensation Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level sales compensation manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end compensation plan design, not just administered existing programs. Demonstrating experience modeling quota and commission structures, presenting recommendations to sales leadership, and leading cross-functional projects with finance or HR will set you apart. Familiarity with compensation software platforms and a history of measurable impact on sales productivity strengthens any application significantly.
Which companies hire senior level sales compensation managers?
Companies hiring senior level sales compensation managers right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Amazon, and Brex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among mid-size to enterprise organizations with large, quota-carrying sales teams that require sophisticated incentive architecture and ongoing plan governance.
Are there remote senior level sales compensation manager jobs?
Yes, remote availability is strong at this level given the strategic and analytical nature of the work. About 37% of senior level sales compensation manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how broadly companies have accepted distributed compensation teams. Hybrid arrangements are common when regular collaboration with finance leadership or sales operations is required.
What makes a sales compensation manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. At this stage, you design and govern incentive frameworks from the ground up, advise executive and sales leadership on plan strategy, and lead the analysts or specialists on your team. The work shifts from processing compensation cycles to shaping the philosophy behind how sellers are motivated and rewarded.
Which industries hire the most senior level sales compensation managers?
Senior level sales compensation manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors typically sustain large quota-carrying sales forces with complex, tiered incentive structures that require experienced professionals to design, model, and continuously refine compensation programs aligned to revenue strategy.