Sales Compensation Manager

OSL Retail Services Inc

$75K — $90K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in sales compensation, sales operations, or financial analysis.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in BI platforms (Power BI, Domo, Tableau, etc.) and Excel.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for communication with varying levels of leadership.
  • Detail-oriented and able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Experience in high-growth sales environments or retail is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Own commission and bonus calculation processes across all programs.
  • Ensure accurate incentive payouts based on performance data.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of compensation calculations and changes.
  • Develop scalable compensation plans aligned with sales strategies.
  • Collaborate across departments to enhance incentive programs.
  • Evaluate plan effectiveness and recommend improvements regularly.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for compensation inquiries.
  • Monitor communications for patterns and proactively resolve issues.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary (exact range not specified).
  • Career growth opportunities with ongoing training and development.
  • Recognized company culture, noted as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 8 years.
Full Job Description
Overview

 

Reporting to the Director, Business Intelligence & Analytics, the Sales Compensation Manager will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing effective and competitive sales incentive programs that align with business goals and drive performance. This role is responsible for developing commission and bonus structures, calculating payouts based on performance to targets, and handling inquiries and disputes related to compensation. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of analytical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong stakeholder communication skills.

Contract 12-months with possibility of extension or full time  

What you’ll do:

Compensation Administration & Analysis:

  • Own end-to-end commission and bonus calculation processes across all programs.
  • Ensure timely and accurate incentive payouts, based on validated performance data and target attainment.
  • Maintain robust documentation and audit trails of all compensation calculations and changes.

 Program Design & Strategy:

  • Develop and maintain scalable compensation plans (commission, bonus, SPIFFs) aligned with company sales strategies and goals.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and HR leaders to ensure incentive programs drive the right behaviors and outcomes.
  • Evaluate plan effectiveness regularly and recommend improvements based on performance trends, market benchmarks, and business feedback.

Communication & Stakeholder Support:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for sales reps and managers regarding compensation plans and payout inquiries.
  • Investigate and resolve disputes or discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
  • Provide clear, user-friendly compensation reports and summaries to sales leaders and individual contributors.
  • Monitor tickets and inquiries for patterns and proactively resolve systemic issues

 Governance & Continuous Improvement:

  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations related to compensation practices.
  • Drive automation and process improvements to streamline incentive calculation and reporting.
  • Partner with IT, BI, and Data teams to ensure compensation systems and data sources are accurate and well-integrated.
  • Ownership of the accuracy and efficiency of compensation related reporting and dashboards, and payroll workflows

 

Team Leadership and Development 

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of compensation analysts
  • Set clear goals and expectations, manage performance, and support ongoing skills development.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within the compensation team

 What you’ve done

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, HR, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in sales compensation, sales operations, or financial analysis roles.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficiency in relevant tools, such as BI platforms (Power BI, Domo, Tableau, etc.) and Excel
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with sales, finance, and executive leadership.
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
  • Experience in a high-growth or performance driven sales environment a plus
  • Experience with retail businesses a plus

 

What’s in it for you:

  • Competitive base salary: $75K-$90K
  • Career growth: Ongoing training, development, and programs to help you advance.
  • Award-winning culture: Proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 8 years running - now a Platinum Club member.

 The Interview Process:

  • Step 1: If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first conversation with the recruiter.
  • Step 2: The next step is an in-person interview with the hiring manager.
  • Step 3: The final step is an in-person interview with the Director and extended team.

 

If this sounds like you and you’re excited to be a member of our team, please apply now. 

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