Sales Compensation Analyst
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
Supports the North America Sell2Win sales compensation program workflows, reporting & analytics, calculations, payouts, accruals, and target setting. Acts as a business partner to sales channels and cross functional partners in operationalizing sales compensation processes, onboarding, scope changes, and performance-based payouts. Ensures data accuracy, timely execution, and effective stakeholder communication.
Key Responsibilities
Workflow Operations
o Support Sell2Win workflows including scope changes, new hires, leaves, exits, and reorganizations.
o Ensure timely and accurate documentation of Sell2Win components and eligibility.
o Partner with HR and Sales teams to resolve workflow-related inquiries and ensure smooth process execution.
Calculations and Accrual Management
o Prepare and process scheduled (quarterly, half-year, annual) and ad hoc Sell2Win commissions in alignment with plan rules.
o Conduct accrual management and adjustments based on performance and timing.
o Validate performance data and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with Finance and Sales Operations.
Data and Analytics
o Reporting & analytics for all Sell2Win plans and program aspects.
o Manage Sell2Win data in internal systems, dashboards, and SharePoint sites.
o Perform regular data integrity checks and reconciliations to ensure audit readiness.
o Generate reports and summaries in support of Governance, Steering Committees, and support ad hoc data requests.
Plan Evaluation & Effectiveness
o Support analyzing large datasets to identify trends, patterns and effectiveness of Sell2Win plans.
o Aid in conducting market benchmarking and contribute insights to improve plan competitiveness.
o Assist in documenting compensation policies, procedures, and plan components.
Dashboard Development and Management
o Maintain and update Sell2Win dashboards to reflect accurate and timely data.
o Collaborate with Data & Analytics to enhance dashboard functionality and ensure data accuracy.
o Support dashboard auditing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Target Setting & Compliance
o Support Sell2Win Target setting annually and on an ad hoc basis.
o Execute regular audits to ensure compliance with internal governance and market standards.
Key Relationships
• HR Sales Compensation
• HR Rewards
• HR Services & Global Business Services
• Sales Market teams
• Finance Market teams
• HR Business Partners
• Tech and Data & Analytics Team
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Self-motivated, proactive and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and as well as prioritizing
• Strong customer focus and service minded
• Tolerance to ambiguity
• Ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong logical thinking with critical analysis capabilities
• Team player
• Analytical and detail-oriented work style
• Excellent MS Office and analytics tools knowledge
• Excellent knowledge of reporting and analytics applications
• Cultural awareness & sensitivity: ability to flex style to suit differing cultural norms
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to create effective, deep and successful working relationships across all levels of the organization
• At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
• University degree or adequate education
• 2+ years experience in business or financial analysis or planning
• Industry specific experience preferred
• Preferred 2-3 years work experience in data analytics, finance, and/or compensation
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Familiarity with SAP and other relevant adidas industry Finance systems/analytics software preferred
- adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, adoption, with surrogate and fertility support, short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Employees are eligible to earn an annual bonus based on both company and personal performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years.
- At adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on Friday. The working location of this position is Portland, Oregon.
- Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.
- adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.
– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –
By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.