Manager, Variable Sales Compensation

Staples is business to business . You’re what binds us together.Our talented finance team partners with every area of the business to drive results and providefinancial expertise. We are passionate about analyzing and interpreting information to assessperformance and provide guidance. Our team serves as a true partner and advisor to all our business leaders, working with them to accelerate the company’s profitability and growth.What you’ll be doing:Administer target setting for account management roles. Manage team of compensation analyst, responsible for compensation plan administration in Anaplan and field dispute resolution. ManageProject plan and create schedules for the variable compensation team. Interact with the Sales ops Plan design team and project management. Work closely with Sr. Management on both Strategic and Operational planning of the Application. Manage and administer target setting for account management roles. Manage team of compensation analysts specialized in Anaplan. Key partner in Compensation Plan Strategy development with Sr. Leadership Partner with Manager, Business systems on defining Anaplan change requirements and partnering on the implementation cycle. Support transactional adjustments in Anaplan during Monthly close. Support compensation strategy team, by providing transaction or crediting related data sets. Support in-take training and communication of the administered compensation plan changes. Administer and pay compensation plans on the Anaplan platform Act as Escalation point of contact for commission requests & disputes. Support commission expense forecast for all plans. Ensure the direct reports comply with SLA and SOX requirements.What you bring to the table: High level of curiosity for and a logical approach to problem solving utilizing large data sets. Proven ability to take large complex data sets and turn them into actionable information Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with Business Unit, Finance partners, and Senior Leadership Manage Project plan and create schedules for the variable compensation team. Interact with the Sales ops Plan design team and project management Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail required Advanced presentation skills for educating internal business partners on emerging Exceptional planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work Office 365, Microsoft Excel & AccessWhat’s needed - Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science, Accounting, Finance or related fields. 5 years of relevant Professional Experience.What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications: Certified Anaplan Model Builder Prior Sales Compensation Enterprise Application ExperienceWe Offer: Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays) Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender idenity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the process, please call 1-888-490-4747 for more information.