Nationwide Insurance
Continuous Improvement Consultant, Sales Compensation, Sales Performance, and Op
Nationwide Insurance, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Overview
As a team member in the Finance department at Nationwide, opportunities span diverse areas across Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor, Internal Audit, and more. Nationwide emphasizes customer-centric work and a culture of support and growth. This role is for a Continuous Improvement Consultant focused on Sales Compensation, Sales Performance, and Operations. Position Overview:
Join Nationwide as a Consultant in Sales Compensation, Sales Performance, and Operations. You will collaborate with leaders and business partners across the organization to enhance sales compensation services, help build business cases, and architect solutions that drive sales and operational improvements. Key Responsibilities
Consult with business partners to optimize sales processes and systems. Lead continuous improvement efforts across the sales compensation team, diagnose manual processes, and implement solutions. Drive process optimization and efficiency through Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or other project management methodologies. Identify opportunities for automation and streamlining of sales compensation processes. Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interface with technical and non-technical teams. Experience in project management and methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma and Agile/Waterfall. Proven track record in driving change and leading initiatives for process improvement and operational excellence. Ability to map out processes and understand the data landscape. Experience in reporting: creating dynamic and interactive reports and dashboards. Problem-solving skills to address complex data challenges and improve existing systems. Relevant experience in continuous improvement, data governance, and project management. Technical Skills:
Familiarity with SQL Server, Microsoft Access, Power BI, Snowflake a plus. Work Arrangements
Hybrid work location with 2 days per week at an office location in Columbus, OH, or Des Moines, IA. Relocation assistance may be provided. Job Description Summary Do you love discovering operational improvement opportunities and finding innovative solutions to drive sales? If you are curious, analytical and strategic, and want to accelerate your personal and professional growth, we want to know more about you. As a Sales and Performance Consultant, you will provide sales compensation services to business leaders, create and develop sales incentive plans, and review accuracy of sales incentive and commission payments. You will build relationships across the organization as you collaborate with leaders and partners from different areas. Job Description Key Responsibilities
Provide sales performance compensation services for multiple sales product lines. Prepare sales incentive plans in collaboration with business leaders, identify opportunities to enhance plans. Ensure sales incentive payments and commissions are processed accurately and timely. Maintain sales systems with oversight and facilitate sales software training as needed. Consult with business partners regarding sales processes. Partner with leaders to ensure incentive payments align with plan design and recommend improvements for effectiveness. Conduct sales data extraction from various sources, develop and maintain ad hoc reports, and provide leadership with trend analyses and recommendations. Collaborate with multiple business areas to resolve issues related to licensing, underwriting, accounting, production crediting, incentive payments, and administration. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships:
Reports to Sales Performance & Operations leader. Typical Skills and Experiences: Education:
Preferred undergraduate degree in business, marketing, insurance, or related field. Experience:
Typically eight years in sales performance and operations or related fields such as sales incentive administration, financial services, or business process management. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Knowledge of commission and/or sales incentive payment processes; understands plan designs; strong verbal and written communication for interaction with sales leadership; strong analytical ability to analyze payment process issues; decision-making, organization, and planning skills; ability to translate business questions into analytical questions and conduct analyses; ability to operate multiple databases and software. Other criteria, including leadership skills and experiences, may take precedence. Staffing exceptions require approval by the hiring manager and HR partner. Values:
Demonstrates Nationwide values consistently. Job Conditions: Overtime Eligibility:
Exempt (Not eligible) Working Conditions:
Normal office conditions with occasional travel. ADA:
Standard essential duties; some roles may require a different combination of duties. Benefits
Nationwide offers medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off (minimum 18 days per year pro-rated), nine paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about benefits, please click here. Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is challenged, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of protected characteristics. Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide complies with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in enclosed areas on company premises and company vehicles. Designated smoking areas exist at each location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting violations. For more information, contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247. Notes to Employment Agencies:
Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Resumes submitted without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement and search engagement will be deemed unsolicited. No fee will be paid if the candidate is hired. #J-18808-Ljbffr
As a team member in the Finance department at Nationwide, opportunities span diverse areas across Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor, Internal Audit, and more. Nationwide emphasizes customer-centric work and a culture of support and growth. This role is for a Continuous Improvement Consultant focused on Sales Compensation, Sales Performance, and Operations. Position Overview:
Join Nationwide as a Consultant in Sales Compensation, Sales Performance, and Operations. You will collaborate with leaders and business partners across the organization to enhance sales compensation services, help build business cases, and architect solutions that drive sales and operational improvements. Key Responsibilities
Consult with business partners to optimize sales processes and systems. Lead continuous improvement efforts across the sales compensation team, diagnose manual processes, and implement solutions. Drive process optimization and efficiency through Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or other project management methodologies. Identify opportunities for automation and streamlining of sales compensation processes. Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interface with technical and non-technical teams. Experience in project management and methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma and Agile/Waterfall. Proven track record in driving change and leading initiatives for process improvement and operational excellence. Ability to map out processes and understand the data landscape. Experience in reporting: creating dynamic and interactive reports and dashboards. Problem-solving skills to address complex data challenges and improve existing systems. Relevant experience in continuous improvement, data governance, and project management. Technical Skills:
Familiarity with SQL Server, Microsoft Access, Power BI, Snowflake a plus. Work Arrangements
Hybrid work location with 2 days per week at an office location in Columbus, OH, or Des Moines, IA. Relocation assistance may be provided. Job Description Summary Do you love discovering operational improvement opportunities and finding innovative solutions to drive sales? If you are curious, analytical and strategic, and want to accelerate your personal and professional growth, we want to know more about you. As a Sales and Performance Consultant, you will provide sales compensation services to business leaders, create and develop sales incentive plans, and review accuracy of sales incentive and commission payments. You will build relationships across the organization as you collaborate with leaders and partners from different areas. Job Description Key Responsibilities
Provide sales performance compensation services for multiple sales product lines. Prepare sales incentive plans in collaboration with business leaders, identify opportunities to enhance plans. Ensure sales incentive payments and commissions are processed accurately and timely. Maintain sales systems with oversight and facilitate sales software training as needed. Consult with business partners regarding sales processes. Partner with leaders to ensure incentive payments align with plan design and recommend improvements for effectiveness. Conduct sales data extraction from various sources, develop and maintain ad hoc reports, and provide leadership with trend analyses and recommendations. Collaborate with multiple business areas to resolve issues related to licensing, underwriting, accounting, production crediting, incentive payments, and administration. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships:
Reports to Sales Performance & Operations leader. Typical Skills and Experiences: Education:
Preferred undergraduate degree in business, marketing, insurance, or related field. Experience:
Typically eight years in sales performance and operations or related fields such as sales incentive administration, financial services, or business process management. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Knowledge of commission and/or sales incentive payment processes; understands plan designs; strong verbal and written communication for interaction with sales leadership; strong analytical ability to analyze payment process issues; decision-making, organization, and planning skills; ability to translate business questions into analytical questions and conduct analyses; ability to operate multiple databases and software. Other criteria, including leadership skills and experiences, may take precedence. Staffing exceptions require approval by the hiring manager and HR partner. Values:
Demonstrates Nationwide values consistently. Job Conditions: Overtime Eligibility:
Exempt (Not eligible) Working Conditions:
Normal office conditions with occasional travel. ADA:
Standard essential duties; some roles may require a different combination of duties. Benefits
Nationwide offers medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off (minimum 18 days per year pro-rated), nine paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about benefits, please click here. Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is challenged, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of protected characteristics. Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide complies with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in enclosed areas on company premises and company vehicles. Designated smoking areas exist at each location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting violations. For more information, contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247. Notes to Employment Agencies:
Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Resumes submitted without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement and search engagement will be deemed unsolicited. No fee will be paid if the candidate is hired. #J-18808-Ljbffr