Sales Compensation Manager

This senior level position will develop, model, and administer base and variable compensation programs, policies and procedures for a nationwide sales team. Key responsibility for developing and facilitating sales and related incentive programs to ensure variable compensation programs are, effective in attaining business results, equitable, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development and ongoing management of company wide sales compensation programs
• Provide technical and consultative assistance to business partner groups and Regional HR Managers on the design, implementation, administration and communication of sales compensation programs.
•  Develop complex compensation models and reporting in regards to our variable compensation plans in addition to providing recommendations with a significant impact on the company’s bottom line.
• Conduct research and analysis, design alternatives, and cost implications for compensation related programs.
• Conduct detailed, ad-hoc analysis in order to evaluate effectiveness of current programs/practices.
• Present and “sell” improvements to existing pay programs and new compensation practices and tools.
•  Utilize auditing skills to review and ensure compensation policies and programs are compliant with applicable regulations.

Required Experience:

• Bachelors Degree is required (preferably in Finance, Accounting or an HR  related field)

• Minimum of 3 years in a sales compensation role, with extensive experience with incentive/sales commission plans.  Proven working knowledge of base and variable compensation plans 
• Financial acumen and proven ability to develop costing analysis modeling
• Superior analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, strong problem solving and innovative, strategic thinking skills
• Ability to interact and consult with senior management
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access) with extensive Excel experience

This opportunity is located in Charleston, SC with relocation available.  This company has excellent benefits and company programs.  Salary range is firm.  Please do not submit your resume if you are not within this range.  Please submit resume in MSWORD format only.