The Manager of Sales Compensation will lead sales commission calculations for EMEA/APAC, optimize processes, analyze data, and support compensation design while working cross-functionally with various teams.
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The Impact of a Manager, Sales Commissions International at Coupa:
We are looking for a Manager of Sales Compensation to join our commissions team. The Manager of Sales Compensation will play a vital role in leading the end-to-end global sales commissions plan for the EMEA/APAC regions, including generating individual compensation plans, creating calculation inputs, and performing monthly calculations for commissions payout. In this role you will partner closely with Coupa’s Finance, Sales, and Operations teams and have a direct impact on scaling processes and becoming a thought leader in incentive compensation across EMEA/APAC.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and administer monthly sales commission calculations for EMEA/APAC, including creating monthly system uploads, reconciling calculations, and reporting on results.
- Identify opportunities to scale and optimize commissions processes specific to EMEA/APAC and partner cross-functionally to drive projects to completion.
- Assist with Sales Compensation Design and strategy for EMEA/APAC through insightful sales commissions analytics and knowledge of market trends.
- Oversee the creation and distribution of individual sales commission plans for eligible employees in EMEA/APAC via Xactly Incent.
- Support quarterly and annual audit processes for EMEA/APAC sales compensation.
- Provide exceptional support and resolve commission inquiries to sales and sales management within EMEA/APAC.
- Troubleshoot and manage Xactly Incent configurations and data relevant to EMEA/APAC compensation plans.
- Become a trusted advisor on compensation structure to the global sales organization, with a focus on EMEA/APAC.
- Partner with Finance, Sales Operations, and Human Resources to maintain monthly commission reporting and ad hoc projects as needed for EMEA/APAC.
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with ability to compile, transform, analyze, and present complex data sets.
- Experience with Xactly Incent or other Sales commissions calculation software.
- Demonstrated ownership, problem-solving, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
- Experience with sales compensation design and quota setting, analytics, and reporting, ideally with a focus on EMEA/APAC markets.
- High level of integrity and ability to navigate gray areas to arrive at appropriate business/customer-focused conclusions.
- Ability to work autonomously and possess excellent organizational skills to stay motivated in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while delivering high-quality results.
- Prior experience in working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders, particularly in a global or regional capacity.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
- 4+ years experience in sales commissions or adjacent functions, with experience in EMEA/APAC regions.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems.
- Familiarity with SOX Compliance and key controls.
- Fluency in a second language relevant to the EMEA/APAC regions (e.g., German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin)
Preferred Qualifications:
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Top Skills
Excel
Salesforce
Xactly Incent
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