Sr. Manager, Commissions
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SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE
The Senior Manager, Commissions Operations will oversee the day-to-day workings of the Commissions Finance team, ensuring that Pure's sellers are paid accurately and on-time. The successful candidate will have experience managing a team of analysts working with a fast-paced, complex sales organization. The person in this role will also serve as the project manager for the annual compensation plan update project as well as other commissions-related initiatives. The candidate will have a drive for excellence and the desire to work with an already high-performing team to raise them to the next level.
Responsibilities:
Manage a worldwide team of highly skilled commissions analysts
- Manage the monthly commissions processing schedule
- Project manage the annual update of commission plans, including building the project schedule and overseeing UAT preparation and execution
- Manage the preparation of commissions accruals, payments, and reporting to the field and other stakeholders
- Manage inquiries from the field in ServiceNow, making sure they receive excellent service and that all SLAs are consistently achieved. Produce monthly reporting on inquiry activity
- Assist in the creation of executive presentations and other communications
- Manage execution of financial controls. Work with Internal Audit to ensure controls are appropriate and well documented. Provide support for testing by auditors.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BRING TO THIS ROLE...
- 8+ years recent experience in commissions or sales operations
- 5+ years experience managing an operations team in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working as a commissions analyst and the Excel skills to show for it
- Experience leading UAT of system implementations and updates
- Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with SAP Sales Performance Management (CallidusCloud) or another commissions tool
BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY.
Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey.
Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants.
And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events.
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PURE’S COMPLIANCE WITH THE U.S. GOVERNMENT COVID-19 MANDATE
In accordance with Pure’s policies, current and anticipated federal regulations, and our ongoing commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees, partners, and customers, and the community at large, all Pure employees and contractors working in the United States are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than January 4, 2022. Should you require an exemption for medical or religious reasons, you must initiate Pure’s exemption request process which will determine if an exemption can be granted in accordance with applicable local, state, and/or federal law.