Sr. Sales Compensation Manager

Zillow, Inc.

$103K — $174K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in Sales Operations, Business Operations, Sales Planning, Compensation, or similar in a fast-paced environment.
  • Expertise in sales compensation and analytics, emphasizing performance management or related fields.
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Salesforce, Tableau, Excel, and business intelligence tools.
  • Proven problem-solving ability and sound judgment to drive effective outcomes.
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration to enhance processes and meet strategic goals.
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively present data insights and influence stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with teams across Sales Finance, HR, Legal, and Sales Leadership to design effective compensation plans.
  • Develop and manage quota assignments aligned with business goals and forecasts.
  • Analyze sales compensation performance, trends, and costs to deliver actionable insights.
  • Ensure accurate compensation operations through reporting and resolution of payout processing issues.
  • Track and optimize SPIFF and incentive program performance for increased effectiveness.
  • Conduct thorough audits of compensation and compliance to support alignment with HR and legal standards.
  • Facilitate the launch of new sales initiatives and process enhancements organization-wide.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility from any location within the U.S.
  • Eligibility for equity awards based on experience, performance, and location.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional partnerships.
  • Opportunity to impact compensation strategies in a high-growth company.
Full Job Description
About the role

This is an opportunity to shape sales compensation strategy for one of Zillow's fastest-growing business areas. As a Senior Sales Compensation Manager, you'll use analytics, business judgment, and cross-functional partnership to design and improve compensation programs that support seller productivity, scalability, and revenue growth. You'll work closely with Sales Leadership, Finance, HR, and Legal to deliver solutions that have measurable business impact.

You Will Get To
  • Partner with Sales Finance, HR, Legal, FP&A, and Sales Leadership to design compensation plans and performance measures that support productivity and business goals.
  • Build and guide quota assignments using forecasts to ensure they are achievable and aligned with business priorities.
  • Analyze compensation performance, attainment trends, cost of sales, ROI, and channel results to provide actionable insights.
  • Support compensation operations by delivering reporting for payout processing and partnering to resolve cases and exceptions.
  • Track SPIFF and incentive performance and recommend improvements to increase program effectiveness.
  • Lead audits of compensation attainment, partner network status, and process compliance to support accuracy and alignment with HR and legal requirements.
  • Support the launch of new sales initiatives and process improvements across the organization.


This role has been categorized as a Remote position. "Remote" employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $109,000.00 - $174,000.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia the standard base pay range for this role is $103,500.00 - $165,300.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are
  • 8+ years of experience in Sales Operations, Business Operations, Sales Planning, Compensation, or a related field, with success in a high-growth, matrixed environment.
  • Expertise in sales compensation, sales analytics, performance management, or related sales operations disciplines.
  • Strong analytical skills and experience using tools such as Salesforce, Tableau, Excel, and other business intelligence platforms.
  • Proven ability to solve complex problems, exercise sound judgment, and drive effective outcomes.
  • Experience partnering cross-functionally to improve processes and support strategic business goals.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate data into clear insights and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Here at Zillow, we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences.

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