About this role
Senior, Sales Compensation Analyst
We are seeking a motivated, analytical, and customer-focused professional to join our Sales Compensation organization supporting one of Epsilon's strategic partner organizations. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day sales compensation operations while partnering closely with Compensation Design, Systems, and partner leadership to ensure accurate and timely compensation administration.
As part of a dedicated partner support team, you will help administer sales compensation plans, validate compensation calculations, support quota administration, resolve participant inquiries, and provide analytical insights that improve operational effectiveness. This position offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in sales compensation while working directly with experienced leaders on strategic initiatives.
You will work alongside a Senior Compensation Analyst and Director, Sales Compensation – Partner Strategy & Operations, gaining exposure to compensation design, quota management, governance, and analytics in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
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This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You will collaborate across Sales Compensation, Finance, Sales Operations, Systems, and partner stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely compensation administration.
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Compensation Administration
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Support the monthly and quarterly sales compensation process for assigned partner organizations.
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Validate commission calculations and review compensation data for accuracy and completeness.
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Prepare compensation files and supporting documentation for payroll processing.
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Assist in final payout reviews and quality assurance activities.
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Maintain participant records and compensation plan assignments.
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Participant Support
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Respond to compensation-related inquiries from sales associates and leaders.
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Investigate compensation questions and resolve issues in a timely manner.
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Track and document compensation exceptions and escalations.
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Partner with senior team members to resolve complex compensation scenarios.
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Quota Administration
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Support annual and in-year quota loading and maintenance activities.
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Validate quota assignments and identify potential data discrepancies.
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Assist with quota reporting and reconciliation activities.
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Support quota changes resulting from organizational or territory updates.
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Reporting & Analytics
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Prepare recurring compensation and quota reports for leadership.
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Analyze payout trends, quota attainment, and operational metrics.
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Identify data inconsistencies and recommend corrective actions.
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Support ad hoc analyses for business leaders and partner stakeholders.
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Operational Excellence
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Ensure compliance with compensation governance and internal controls.
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Document operational processes and recommend opportunities for improvement.
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Support user acceptance testing for compensation system enhancements.
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Participate in compensation process improvement initiatives and automation efforts.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Partner with Compensation Design, Systems, Finance, Revenue Operations, and Payroll teams to support ongoing business needs.
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Assist with annual compensation plan rollouts and participant communications.
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Support training and documentation efforts for new compensation programs and processes.
Qualifications
What you’ll bring with you:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Analytics, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in Sales Compensation, Sales Operations, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Revenue Operations, Payroll, or a related analytical role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Why you might stand out from other talent:
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Internship or professional experience supporting sales compensation, payroll, finance, or sales operations.
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Experience using Salesforce, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or compensation management systems.
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Familiarity with commission calculations, sales reporting, or financial analysis.
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Experience working with large datasets and performing data validation.
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Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and business processes quickly.
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Experience supporting customer-facing or cross-functional business teams.
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Additional Information
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When you join Epsilon, we’ll create something EPIC together. We’re a global leader in data and identity, with deep expertise in digital media, clean rooms, customer data platforms, loyalty and marketing services. Positioned at the center of Publicis Groupe, Epsilon helps brands deliver personalized experiences at scale and build lasting customer relationships by unlocking the full potential of data and identity. Epsilon operates in 30+ countries across EMEA, the Americas and APAC, with more than 8,000 employees.
Check out a few of these resources to learn more about what makes Epsilon so EPIC:
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Our Culture: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/our-culture-epsilon
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Life at Epsilon: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/epic-blog
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Epsilon has five values that define our culture and guide us as we create value for our clients,