Sales Compensation Analyst - Financial Analyst Contractor

The Sales Compensation Analyst position at BeyondTrust involves managing the day-to-day commission administration, analyzing sales performance data, and partnering across functions to optimize our compensation strategies. You will work closely with the Sales Compensation Director to ensure that our compensation plans align effectively with company goals.

Candidates for the Sales Compensation Analyst position at BeyondTrust should have at least 5 years of experience in sales compensation administration, sales operations, or financial analysis. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this role.

BeyondTrust is committed to continuous learning and professional development. In the Sales Compensation Analyst role, you'll be encouraged to grow your skills, work on diverse projects, and receive constructive feedback to ensure you achieve your career goals within the company.

In the Sales Compensation Analyst role at BeyondTrust, you will primarily use Xactly Incent for commission administration and may also work with other tools like Power BI and Salesforce. Familiarity with these systems can help streamline your work and improve efficiency.

As a Sales Compensation Analyst at BeyondTrust, you will work on various projects including analyzing compensation plans, developing dashboards, and providing insights on sales performance metrics. You'll handle both regular reporting and ad hoc analysis to enhance the effectiveness of sales strategies.

The company culture at BeyondTrust is built on diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. As a Sales Compensation Analyst, you will be part of a supportive team that values your contributions, promotes flexibility, and encourages personal and professional growth.

Yes, the Sales Compensation Analyst position at BeyondTrust is a fully remote contract role, allowing you to work from anywhere in the United States while contributing to an innovative and impactful company.

Discuss your previous roles where you handled commission calculations, the tools you used, such as Xactly, and how you ensured accuracy and timeliness in payments. Provide specific examples of processes you improved or challenges you overcame.

Outline your methodology for analyzing sales performance, including what metrics you prioritize, the tools you’re familiar with, and how you translate data into actionable insights for enhancing compensation plans.

Describe your experience in creating dashboards, mentioning the specific metrics you think are most important for tracking compensation effectiveness and how you would ensure the information is accessible and useful for stakeholders.

Talk about your problem-solving approach when encountering errors in commission calculations, including how you ensure accurate data entry and any tools you use for verification or reconciliation.

Share examples of how you’ve simplified complex financial information for colleagues or stakeholders, highlighting your interpersonal skills and the techniques you use to ensure understanding.

Provide a specific situation in which you had to juggle multiple projects with different deadlines, explaining how you prioritized tasks, managed your time, and the tools you used to stay organized.

Discuss some common challenges in sales compensation, such as aligning plans with sales objectives or the impact of changing business models, and share your thoughts on how to address these challenges effectively.

Express your enthusiasm for the role and the company, mentioning BeyondTrust's position in cybersecurity, its culture, and your desire to contribute to a team that values diversity and innovation.

List the analytical tools you are comfortable with (e.g., Excel, Power BI) and provide detailed examples of how you’ve utilized them to analyze data or improve processes in your past positions.

Talk about the resources you use to keep informed, such as industry publications, webinars, or networking with other professionals, and express your commitment to continuous learning in the field.