Sales Incentive Analyst

We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture

Ascend Learning is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning.

Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers.

We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.

Ascend Learning leads the way in innovation and solution creation to improve outcomes and deliver results for students, educators, and healthcare workers in the ever-changing field of healthcare. We offer advanced resources that drive nursing success, empower front-line certified allied health workers, help physicians pass boards and stay current, and provide education management tools for medical education programs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Sales Incentive Analyst will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing sales compensation plans that attract, motivate, and retain top sales talent. The role will need to have a strong background in financial analysis, sales operations, or compensation management, with an ability to work cross-functionally to support the sales organization's strategic objectives. The Sales Incentive Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring that our sales compensation programs are competitive, transparent, and effectively drive performance.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

This position will work remote in the United States. 

HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME

• Compensation Plan Administration: Managing the day-to-day operations of compensation plans, including processing commissions, bonuses, and other incentive payments.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyzing sales performance data to assess the effectiveness of compensation plans and ensure payouts are accurate and fair.
• Problem-Solving and Dispute Resolution: Addressing questions and concerns from the sales team regarding compensation and resolving any disputes or errors in payment.
• Systems and Tools Management: Maintaining and updating the systems used for tracking sales performance and calculating compensation.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 3+ years of sales compensation or commissions experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with CRM systems, data analysis, and reporting tools
• Proficiency with Sales Commission software;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and to clearly convey strategies, results, and insights to stakeholders
• Solid understanding of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Proficient in sales data analysis for trend identification, forecasting, and performance measurement, with the ability to address and resolve sales compensation issues

BENEFITS

• Flexible and generous paid time off
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) employer matching program
• Parental leave
• Wellness resources
• Charitable matching program
• Hybrid work
• On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)
• Community outreach groups
• Tuition reimbursement

Fostering A Sense of Belonging

We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued and be their authentic selves. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.

About Ascend Learning

As a tech-enabled services company, Ascend Learning is a national leader in developing and delivering data-driven online educational content, software, assessments, analytics, and simulations serving institutions, students and employers across healthcare, fitness and wellness, public and workplace safety, skilled trades, insurance, financial services, cybersecurity, and higher education. We're committed to accelerating the learning pathways that can move people into careers where they have the knowledge and skills to have an impact and help change lives in the communities they serve. Headquartered in Burlington, MA with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America's 2023 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.

Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S. based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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