Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

Sr. Manager, Commission Program (ICM)

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.$130K — $179K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Analytics, or related field
  • 7-12+ years of experience in incentive compensation, sales operations, or commission program management
  • Hands-on experience with ICM platforms (Oracle, Varicent, Xactly, or similar)
  • Proven experience leading system implementations or major enhancements
  • Demonstrated people leadership experience managing technical and business resources
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the functional owner of the ICM platform, managing system strategy, configuration, and performance
  • Lead end-to-end ICM system implementation, including requirements definition and deployment
  • Partner with IT and vendors to manage system integrations and roadmap
  • Oversee commission operations to ensure accuracy and timeliness of incentives
  • Translate complex compensation plans into operational processes
  • Drive continuous improvement in commission processes and reporting
  • Lead and develop a team, ensuring high-quality deliverables across activities

Benefits

  • Health, Dental and Vision plans
  • 401(k) Match
  • Volunteer time off
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
  • Tuition Reimbursement Options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Length of Service Awards
  • 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
  • 5 sick days
  • 6 holidays
  • 2 half day holidays
  • 2 floating holidays
  • 1 inclusion day
  • 1 volunteer day
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary

Key Responsibilities

ICM System Ownership & Implementation Leadership
• Serve as the functional owner of the ICM platform (e.g., Oracle, Varicent, Xactly), responsible for overall system strategy, configuration, performance and compliance
• Lead end-to-end ICM system implementation, enhancements, and upgrades, including requirements definition, design, testing, and deployment
• Partner with IT and vendors to manage integrations, data architecture, and system roadmap
• Ensure system scalability, automation, and long-term sustainability

Commission Program Strategy & Execution
• Oversee end-to-end commission operations, ensuring accurate, timely calculation and payout of incentives
• Translate complex compensation plan designs into system logic and operational processes
• Drive continuous improvement in commission processes, controls, and reporting
• Identify risks and proactively address gaps in execution or design

Leadership & Team Management
• Lead and develop a team of 2-3 professionals, including technical (ICM/system-focused) and business/project-oriented resources
• Set priorities, manage workload, and ensure high-quality deliverables across system and operational activities
• Provide coaching and development to build both technical and business acumen within the team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Cross-Functional Partnership & Business Engagement
• Act as a strategic partner to Sales, Finance, and HR leadership on commission matters
• Gather and translate business requirements into scalable system and process solutions
• Drive alignment across stakeholders on plan design, system capabilities, and operational timelines
• Communicate program changes, system updates, and impacts clearly to leadership and end users

Strategic Planning & Insights
• Provide data-driven insights on commission performance, trends, and plan effectiveness
• Partner with leadership to refine compensation strategies that drive desired behaviors and outcomes
• Support annual plan design cycles, modeling, and mid-year adjustments
• Recommend enhancements that improve ROI, transparency, and seller engagement

Governance, Controls & Compliance
• Establish and maintain strong governance, audit controls, and documentation for commission processes and system configurations
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal audit standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support audit activities and ensure readiness through proper documentation and controls

Qualifications

Required
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Analytics, or related field
• 7-12+ years of experience in incentive compensation, sales operations, or commission program management
• Hands-on experience with ICM platforms (Oracle, Varicent, Xactly, or similar)
• Proven experience leading system implementations or major enhancements
• Demonstrated people leadership experience managing technical and business resources
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Preferred
• Experience with large-scale ICM transformation or platform migration (e.g., Varicent to Oracle)
• Knowledge of sales compensation design and modeling
• Advanced analytics capabilities (Excel, SQL, BI tools)
• Experience in complex or high-growth environments

Key Competencies
• Strategic leadership and ownership
• Cross-functional influence and partnership
• Technical fluency in ICM systems and data flows
• Execution excellence and operational rigor
• Process optimization and continuous improvement
• Talent development and team leadership

Success Measures
• Accuracy and timeliness of commission calculations and payouts
• Successful delivery of ICM implementation milestones
• System performance, stability, and user adoption
• Stakeholder satisfaction and trust
• Scalable, efficient commission processes
• Measurable alignment of compensation programs with business outcomes

Base Pay Range: $130,315.00 - 179,183.40

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on our benefits and to join our Talent Network.

Sunbelt also provides a comprehensive benefits package to its full-time employees. This package includes:
  • Health, Dental and Vision plans
  • 401(k) Match
  • Volunteer time off
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Accident, Life and Travel insurance, as well as flexible spending
  • Tuition Reimbursement Options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Length of Service Awards


You will become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days from your start date. Sunbelt offers team members the following paid time off from work, subject to Sunbelt's policies (unless specified in a collective bargaining agreement):
  • 12-25 vacation days depending on years of service
  • 5 sick days
  • 6 holidays
  • 2 half day holidays
  • 2 floating holidays
  • 1 inclusion day
  • 1 volunteer day

About Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

Sunbelt Rentals is an equipment rental company that provides a range of equipment for construction, industrial, and homeowner applications. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Sunbelt Rentals has over 1,000 locations across the United States and Canada and is a subsidiary of Ashtead Group, a British equipment rental company. The company has been recognized for its safety record and commitment to sustainability.
Learn more about Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
Size
19,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1983

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