Senior Sales Plan Analyst

Position: Senior Sales Incentive Plan Analyst
A Place Where People Matter.  Start your career journey with Univar Solutions!  Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you. Senior Sales Incentive Plan Analyst:

The Senior Analyst is responsible for sales incentive compensation processing, reporting, and analysis to drive sales performance across business units.

What You’ll Do:

Calculate sales incentive accruals and payments in accordance with accounting close requirements.

Produce reports and data supporting sales incentive plan design and performance.

Provide quarterly compensation statements and payment reporting to sales employees and management.

Ensure accurate and timely commission processing while maintaining best practices throughout the close process.

Administer sales compensation plans consistently and ensure processes align with plan requirements.

Support communication and education on compensation systems, data, and plan administration.

Research and resolve commission, bonus, policy, and plan-related inquiries; provide impact analysis for escalated issues.

Ensure compliance through commission process audits and controls.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Develop and track commission metrics, reporting, and analysis to improve visibility and performance.

Partner with Compensation, Finance, Sales Operations, Accounting, and Payroll on incentive plan design, modeling, forecasting, audits, and reporting.

Compile, manage, and analyze sales incentive data from multiple systems and sources.

Provide ad hoc reporting and analytical support related to sales incentive programs.

What You’ll Need:

3+ years’ experience administering sales incentive or commission programs.

Ability to build strong partnerships across Sales, Finance, HR, and other business functions.

Proven ability to work independently while aligning with organizational strategies and priorities.

Strong time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced sales environment.

Experience supporting national sales organizations with 100+ sales representatives.

Salesforce experience preferred.

Experience with sales incentive compensation software (e.g., Everstage) preferred.

Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex quantitative and qualitative data.

Strong project management, process improvement, and problem-solving capabilities.

Excellent customer service, verbal communication, and written communication skills.

Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced), Word, and PowerPoint.

Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

Strong attention to detail and auditing skills to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Where You'll Work:

This is a hybrid-based role that will sit out of our corporate headquarters in Downers Grove, IL.Pay & Benefits:

The salary range is $92,000 - $120,000. This role is also eligible for incentive pay.

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be motivated by a variety of factors including the candidate’s meaningful experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.

Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental. We also provide 401k matching for retirement and flexible time off.

What You Can Expect:
Strong work/life flexibility

To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company

To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews

Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our…