About Us:
Proofpoint is a global leader in human- and agent-centric cybersecurity. We protect how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools. Over 80 of the Fortune 100, 10,000 large enterprises, and millions of smaller organizations trust Proofpoint to stop threats, prevent data loss, and build resilience across their people and AI workflows. Our mission is simple: safeguard the digital world and empower people to work securely and confidently. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint you’ll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity guided by our BRAVE core values:
Bold in how we dream and innovate
Responsive to feedback, challenges and opportunities
Accountable for results and best in class outcomes
Visionary in future focused problem-solving
Exceptional in execution and impact
The Role
The Sales Commissions Analyst is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and execution of Proofpoint's sales compensation processes within Xactly. This role ensures accurate participant setup, system maintenance, commission calculations, reconciliations, and payment processing while maintaining compliance with established controls and procedures.
Your day-to-day
Support the administration and maintenance of the Xactly Incent platform, including participant records, reporting hierarchies, territories, quotas, and compensation plan assignments
Assist with employee onboarding, promotions, transfers, manager changes, and terminations to ensure compensation system data remains accurate and current
Participate in the monthly commission calculation and payout process by validating data, researching discrepancies, processing adjustments, and supporting the timely delivery of commission payments
Prepare commission reports, payroll files, and supporting documentation required for compensation processing and financial close activities
Perform reconciliations between Xactly, Salesforce, payroll, and financial systems to help ensure payment accuracy and data consistency
Support internal controls, audit requests, and documentation requirements while maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures
Partner with Sales Compensation, Finance, Payroll, HR, and Sales Operations teams to support compensation plan updates, annual plan rollovers, testing activities, and system enhancements
Contribute to process improvement efforts that increase operational efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the sales compensation function.
What you bring to the team
Proven experience in sales commissions administration or business analysis at a high growth company (preferably SaaS)
Degree in Finance or other business-related field or relevant experience
An understanding of the common elements of variable incentive compensation practices.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure while leveraging time management skills.
Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, Vlookups, Index Match, etc.) coupled with the ability to quickly manipulate and analyze large data sets including building reports.
Xactly SPM and Salesforce systems experience strongly preferred, as well as an understanding of Sales Operations/Order Management processes.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive compensation matters with discretion.
Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes in high-growth environments, successfully adjusting priorities.
Ability to work independently and play multiple project-related team roles.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal & written communication skills.
PowerBI knowledge a plus but not required.
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Why Proofpoint?
At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love working with us:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Career success on your terms
Flexible work environment
Annual wellness and community outreach days
Always on recognition for your contributions
Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone.
We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to [email protected].
How to Apply
Interested? Submit your application along with any supporting information- we can’t wait to hear from you!
Skills Required
- Proven experience in sales commissions administration or business analysis
- Degree in Finance or other business-related field or equivalent experience
- Understanding of variable incentive compensation practices
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH)
- Experience with Xactly SPM
- Experience with Salesforce
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive compensation matters with discretion
- Strong analytical, organizational, and verbal & written communication skills
- Power BI knowledge
- Ability to work independently and support multiple project roles
Proofpoint Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Proofpoint and has not been reviewed or approved by Proofpoint.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, complemented by global physical, mental, and financial health programs. Wellbeing resources such as mindfulness, resilience, and meditation courses are explicitly highlighted.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions include PTO, paid holidays and sick days, with parental and family medical leave available. Added flexibility appears in wellness days, a hybrid-first model, and limited work-from-anywhere periods.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and settings, with external recognition indicating strong standing relative to peers. Feedback suggests employees in several departments view compensation favorably when considering base, bonus, and benefits together.
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What We Do
We provide the most effective cybersecurity and compliance solutions to protect people on every channel including email, the web, the cloud, and social media.
