Senior Manager, Sales Compensation & Commissions

Abnormal AI

• $160K — $231K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in Sales Compensation, Commissions, or related roles in SaaS/high-growth tech
  • Hands-on experience with commission platforms like CaptivateIQ, Xactly, or similar
  • Proven ability to implement complex sales compensation plans
  • Strong understanding of commission calculations and reporting
  • Experience building scalable processes and governance
  • Exceptional analytical skills for translating compensation data into insights
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Manage accurate and timely commission calculations for global sales
  • Oversee CaptivateIQ administration and data integrity
  • Handle seller statements, inquiries, and dispute resolutions
  • Translate compensation plans into scalable system configurations
  • Lead readiness for new products and GTM motions
  • Develop reports on commission performance and effectiveness
  • Prepare and certify commission calculations for accounting reconciliation
  • Collaborate with Payroll, RevOps, and FP&A for efficient operations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Eligibility for bonus or incentive compensation
  • Potential for equity participation
  • Focus on continuous improvement and innovation in processes
  • Opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multi-product environment.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Abnormal is looking for a Senior Manager, Sales Compensation & Commissions to lead the end-to-end operation of our sales compensation program. This role owns commission calculations, CaptivateIQ administration, plan implementation, seller support, reporting, and continuous improvement across an increasingly complex, multi-product GTM organization.
Who You Are
  • A precise, data-driven operator who takes full ownership of accuracy in a high-stakes, high-visibility function.
  • A hands-on commission systems expert with experience administering CaptivateIQ, Xactly, Varicent, Performio, Everstage, or a similar platform.
  • A strong cross-functional partner who can move between detailed commission operations and executive-level communication.
  • Someone who builds scalable processes, controls, and governance in fast-changing environments.
What You Will Do
  • Own accurate and timely commission calculations across the global sales organization.
  • Own CaptivateIQ administration, configuration, data integrity, documentation, and scalability.
  • Own seller statements, inquiries, disputes, adjustments, and resolution SLAs.
  • Translate approved compensation plans into accurate, scalable system configuration and calculations across products, roles, and geographies.
  • Lead commission readiness for new products, roles, and GTM motions.
  • Develop reporting on attainment, payouts, plan performance, commission cost, and incentive effectiveness.
  • Prepare and certify commission calculations and payout files for independent Accounting reconciliation and approval.
  • Partner with Payroll on payment execution, RevOps on quota and territory administration, and FP&A on compensation modeling and plan economics.
  • Drive continuous improvement in automation, controls, documentation, and exception governance.
Must Haves
  • 8+ years of experience across Sales Compensation, Commissions, Sales Finance, or related functions in SaaS or high-growth technology.
  • Significant hands-on ownership of an enterprise commission platform such as CaptivateIQ, Xactly, Varicent, Performio, or Everstage.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing and administering complex, multi-product sales compensation plans.
  • Strong understanding of commission calculations, crediting rules, adjustments, disputes, payout controls, and compensation reporting.
  • Experience building scalable processes, controls, documentation, and governance.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to translate compensation data into business insights.
  • Proven ability to partner across Sales, RevOps, FP&A, Accounting, Payroll, and HR.
  • Strong executive communication skills and exceptional attention to detail.

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Actual compensation will be determined based on several non-discriminatory factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Base salary range:

$160,700-$231,000 USD

A note on AI in our process:Abnormal AI uses AI-assisted tools to help our recruiting team prepare for candidate interviews. These tools analyze resume content and role requirements to suggest interview questions and areas for the interviewer to explore.They do not make hiring decisions or screen candidates automatically. Every decision about a candidacy is made by a person. Further, if your application is successful and Abnormal AI makes a conditional offer of employment, we will carry out pre-employment checks which must be successfully completed to progress to a final offer. All processes and pre-employment checks are in line with prevailing legislation and Abnormal AI's policies relevant to our security and privacy standards.

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