Sales Compensation Manager

# Sales Compensation Manager Sigma San  Francisco, CAFull-time $150,000 – $170,000 / year Upload your resume once and Scout applies for you Apply with Scout Share this job:

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This role runs Sigma’s sales commission and incentive process, including payout validation, accrual support, and compensation-platform administration. You’ll work with Finance, Revenue Operations, Sales, HR, and Data to improve data integrity and communicate compensation plans to GTM teams.
* Permanent* On-site
* 5+ years### Skills and expertise

Salesforce Sigma spreadsheets Quota Path Captivate IQ commission processing compensation reporting### Key responsibilities
* Validate and process sales commissions and incentive payouts, resolving calculation discrepancies and escalations.
* Administer the compensation platform and maintain reliable data flows across CRM, HRIS, ERP, and compensation systems.
* Support quota rules and payout policies, document plans, and implement process improvements with cross-functional teams.## How this job compares

Compared with 474 open manager operations jobs on October 10, 2026.Pay:
This job pays $150K to $170K a year. The 199 open manager operations jobs that publish US pay start at $141K on average, so this job starts about 7% higher.

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AI in this role:
Low. The company works with AI, but AI is a small part of this role's daily work. The role focuses on sales compensation operations and does not describe regular work with AI models, tools, or products. Sigma’s use of AI in candidate screening does not make AI part of the job.## Full description

The Sales Compensation Manager is vital for scaling and operationalizing Sigma's sales compensation process. You will ensure accurate, timely compensation payouts using expert analysis and refine processes, tools, and reporting to align compensation with business results. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives on ownership, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Revenue Operations, and GTM leadership.

Key Responsibilities Commission & Incentive Processing
• Execute end-to-end commission calculation validation and processing for sales commissions and incentive payouts with high accuracy and precision.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve calculation discrepancies and stakeholder escalations efficiently. Support compensation accruals and roll-up reporting in coordination with Finance close cycles.

Systems & Platform Administration
• Manage Sigma’s compensation platform with the broader team.
• Ensure clean data flows between CRM (Salesforce), HRIS, ERP, and comp systems.

Plan Governance & Communication
• Support administration of quota rules, crediting structures, and payout policies.
• Prepare clear plan documentation, and communication for GTM teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Finance, Sales Operations, HR/People, and Data to align comp mechanics with business strategy.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements that increase accuracy and reduce manual effort.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in sales compensation, ideally within fast-scaling SaaS orgs.
• Advanced proficiency with Salesforce CRM, Sigma and spreadsheet tools.
• Familiarity with consumption-based models and usage-driven GTM strategies.
• Exceptional attention to detail, robust problem-solving skills, and a strong systems mindset.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to clearly translate complex compensation logic for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bonus:
Hands-on experience with modern sales comp…