Sales Commissions Analyst

Company Overview

Building upon more than 50 years of industry-leading experience, Aspect is reimagining workforce management tools with a new approach to innovation.

We're proud of our technology, but we take even more pride in the talented team that makes it all possible. The Aspect team embodies our heart of innovation, made up of bright and determined creative-thinkers committed to putting people at the center of every work process.

The only way to build exceptional workforce technology is by giving employees the space to be just that-exceptional. We believe in promoting a workplace built upon empowerment, collective growth, and autonomy, ensuring every individual has space to shine and put their best foot forward. If you're interested in being part of an outstanding team creating best-in-class workforce technology, you're in the right place.

Position Summary:

The Sales Commissions Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the sales organization by managing, analyzing, and administering incentive compensation plans. This position ensures accurate and timely commission calculations, provides insights into plan effectiveness, and partners with cross-functional teams to align compensation with sales strategy. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of sales operations and compensation principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and process sales commissions in accordance with compensation plans, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and HR to interpret plan documents and apply policies consistently.
• Maintain and audit sales performance data from CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and other data sources.
• Provide detailed analyses and reports to support leadership decision-making regarding compensation structure, plan effectiveness, and forecasting.
• Support monthly and quarterly commission cycles, including data validation, dispute resolution, and payout reporting.
• Assist in the design and modeling of incentive plans, working closely with leadership to align with strategic goals.
• Respond to inquiries from sales team members regarding commission calculations, plan interpretation, and payment timelines.
• Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities to streamline commission administration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in sales compensation, financial analysis, or related role.
• Strong Excel skills;
• Familiarity with CRM and ERP systems such as Salesforce and NetSuite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in a high-growth or SaaS environment.
• Understanding of sales processes and incentive strategy.
• Proactive, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset.
• experience with commission software/tools (e.g., QuotaPath) is a plus.