Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Sales Compensation Systems Analyst, Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
AWS is the leading cloud provider offering virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and other services globally. The AWS Global Sales Compensation (GSC) Operations team is seeking a Sales Compensation Systems Analyst to support the day-to-day administration of the Varicent ICM sales compensation system for sales incentive-eligible employees worldwide. Objectives include driving operational process improvements in compensation, quota management, compensation adjustments, quarterly payouts, plan administration, and improving the scalability of program tools. This role requires collaboration with global business owners in HR, Legal, Sales, Finance, Sales Operations, Revenue, Segmentation, Product & Technology, and the Business Intelligence team to ensure proper plan design, calculation, delivery, and execution of sales commissions. Strong cross-team coordination, time management, and clear communication are essential to ensure timely and accurate compensation payments.
Important:
Application deadline is Dec 8, 2025.
Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day administration of sales compensation including data validation, analysis, and communication of proposed resolutions and timelines to leadership.
Identify operational risks and engage stakeholders to define issues and desired end states.
Communicate effectively with technical teams on root causes and business requirements.
Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for process and system updates.
Assist with the distribution of incentive compensation plans, including plan setup and quota adjustments.
Ensure compensation methodologies, policies, procedures, and governance are followed.
Collaborate with HR, Tax, and Legal to maintain compensation methodologies, policies, and procedures in production.
Support the global quarterly commission payout process, including manual adjustments, calculations, and approvals.
Create mechanisms to improve process efficiency.
Strong Excel and SQL skills preferred.
About the Team / About AWS AWS values diverse experiences and invites candidates to apply even if not all preferred qualifications are met. AWS is committed to inclusion, learning, and career growth, with programs and resources to support employees' development. AWS operates with a customer-centric culture and a focus on work-life balance, mentorship, and ongoing learning opportunities.
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 and 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 protected status. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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AWS is the leading cloud provider offering virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and other services globally. The AWS Global Sales Compensation (GSC) Operations team is seeking a Sales Compensation Systems Analyst to support the day-to-day administration of the Varicent ICM sales compensation system for sales incentive-eligible employees worldwide. Objectives include driving operational process improvements in compensation, quota management, compensation adjustments, quarterly payouts, plan administration, and improving the scalability of program tools. This role requires collaboration with global business owners in HR, Legal, Sales, Finance, Sales Operations, Revenue, Segmentation, Product & Technology, and the Business Intelligence team to ensure proper plan design, calculation, delivery, and execution of sales commissions. Strong cross-team coordination, time management, and clear communication are essential to ensure timely and accurate compensation payments.
Important:
Application deadline is Dec 8, 2025.
Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day administration of sales compensation including data validation, analysis, and communication of proposed resolutions and timelines to leadership.
Identify operational risks and engage stakeholders to define issues and desired end states.
Communicate effectively with technical teams on root causes and business requirements.
Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for process and system updates.
Assist with the distribution of incentive compensation plans, including plan setup and quota adjustments.
Ensure compensation methodologies, policies, procedures, and governance are followed.
Collaborate with HR, Tax, and Legal to maintain compensation methodologies, policies, and procedures in production.
Support the global quarterly commission payout process, including manual adjustments, calculations, and approvals.
Create mechanisms to improve process efficiency.
Strong Excel and SQL skills preferred.
About the Team / About AWS AWS values diverse experiences and invites candidates to apply even if not all preferred qualifications are met. AWS is committed to inclusion, learning, and career growth, with programs and resources to support employees' development. AWS operates with a customer-centric culture and a focus on work-life balance, mentorship, and ongoing learning opportunities.
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 and 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 protected status. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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