Sales Compensation Systems Analyst, Amazon Web Services Job at Amazon in Denver

Overview

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, providing virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers worldwide. AWS runs a globally distributed environment, operating at massive scale and continuing to grow in revenue, customers, people and complexity. Businesses, educational institutions, governments and non-profits depend on AWS for secure cloud services and solutions.

The AWS Global Sales Compensation (GSC) Operations team is seeking a Sales Compensation Systems Analyst to join our operations team. You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day administration of the Varicent ICM sales compensation system for sales incentive-eligible employees globally. Objectives include driving operational process improvements in compensation, quota management, compensation adjustments, quarterly payouts, compensation plan administration, and improving the scalability of our program tools.

This role requires working with global business owners in HR, Legal, Sales, Finance, Sales Operations, Revenue, Segmentation, Product & Technology, and our Business Intelligence team to ensure proper plan design, calculation, delivery, and execution of sales commissions. Cross-team coordination, time management, and excellent communication skills are essential. It is key that we pay employees on time and accurately.

Key responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration of sales compensation including:
• Validate data; quantify impact through data analysis and communicate proposed resolutions and timelines to leadership.
• Identify operational risks and engage necessary stakeholders to frame issues and desired end states.
• Communicate effectively with technical teams on root causes of issues and business requirements.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) for process and system updates.
• Assist with the distribution of incentive compensation plans, including plan setup, quota shifts, revenue adjustments, etc.
• Ensure all compensation methodologies, policies, procedures and governance are followed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including HR, Tax, and Legal to ensure all compensation methodologies, policies, and procedures are maintained in production.
• Support the global quarterly commission payout process including manual compensation adjustments, calculations and approval process.
• Create mechanisms to help improve the efficiency of processes.
• Strong Excel & SQL skills preferred.

About the team

About AWS

Diversity & Inclusion

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate; customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. You’ll find knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources to help you develop into a well-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

About Sales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS)

AWS SMGS is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers, including public sector.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of Microsoft Excel experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with sales CRM tools such as Salesforce or similar software
• Experience defining, refining and implementing sales processes, procedures and policies
• Prior sales compensation experience with sales ICM tools such as Varicent, Xactly, or similar software

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance, business management and sales operations experience
• Experience working within a high-growth technology company

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $79,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $169,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.