Senior Manager, Sales Compensation

About Nintex:

At Nintex, we are transforming the way people work, everywhere.   

As the global standard for process intelligence and automation, we're trusted by over 10,000 public and private sector organizations across 90 countries. Our customers, from industry giants like Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Microsoft, rely on the Nintex Platform to accelerate their digital transformation journeys by managing, automating, and optimizing business processes quickly and efficiently. We improve their lives through the technology we build. 

We are committed to fostering a workplace that supports amazing people in doing their very best work every day. Collaboration is constant, our workplace is fun, the environment is fast-paced, and we value our people’s curiosity, ideas, and enthusiasm. Driven by passion and accountability, we take initiative, measure progress, and deliver results. Our culture fosters innovation and problem-solving, fueled by curiosity and a commitment to thinking big. Together, we move with agility, prioritize customer needs, and build unity through empathy, leaving a positive impact wherever we go.  

About the role:

The Senior Manager, Sales Compensation, is responsible for the design, administration, and operational excellence of global sales commission plans. You will lead a team of analysts who own day-to-day commission calculations, reporting, and field inquiry resolution. You will ensure that compensation plans are designed to be competitive, scalable, accurate, and aligned with business strategy, while fostering a highperformance team culture focused on quality, partnership, and continuous improvement. 

Your contribution will be:  

Leadership & People Management 

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Compensation Analysts responsible for commissions processing, reporting, dashboards, and field support.
• Set clear goals, provide regular performance feedback, and ensure professional growth and skill development within the team.
• Establish a high‑accountability culture grounded in accuracy, responsiveness, and process excellence.
• Prioritize and allocate team workloads to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual commission deadlines. 

Commission Plan Design & Strategy 

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, market‑competitive commission plans aligned with company strategy, values, and evolving business needs.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership on commission plan strategy and overall effectiveness related to industry benchmarks and plan optimization.
• Partner with HRBPs and Total Rewards to ensure alignment of commission planning with annual compensation cycles.
• Lead the development of executive commission plan elements for revenue roles in accordance with governance and compliance requirements. 

 Commission Plan Administration & Execution 

• Oversee accurate and timely processing of global commission payouts by the analyst team and in partnership with Finance.
• Own system and tool enablement (Salesforce, SPIFF, Excel models, analytics tools) to ensure streamlined and reliable commission operations.
• Create and manage communication and enablement resources for annual plan rollouts, policy changes, and system updates.
• Maintain documentation, audit trails, and compliance processes supporting commission governance. 

 Data, Analytics & Reporting 

• Direct the creation and maintenance of dashboards, reporting tools, and data models that support insights, forecasting, and commission plan governance.
• Review analyst-provided data for accuracy and completeness; ensure reports reflect strong data integrity and business relevance.
• Provide business leaders with ongoing insights into plan performance, financial impact, and compensation trends. 

 Issue Resolution & Field Support 

• Lead the team responsible for resolving commission-related inquiries from the Revenue organization.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication back to field employees and leaders.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex or sensitive compensation issues requiring cross-functional alignment. 

 Process Improvement & Compliance 

• Identify, drive, and implement process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in commission operations.
• Ensure global commission plans meet regulatory requirements and support internal compensation governance standards.
• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, HR, and Sales Operations to ensure alignment on budgeting, compliance, and reporting.

To be successful, we think you need:  

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, HR, or related fields.
• 8+ years of experience in sales compensation, business analysis, finance, or related roles; experience in SaaS or technology environments strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of people management experience, including leading analysts or compensation operations teams.
• Experience in high-growth, pre‑IPO, or public company environments is a plus. 

What’s in it for you?

Nintex has a hybrid working model, enabling us to build culture, learn, and grow together. We intentionally connect and collaborate, while emphasizing flexibility with a blend of at-home and in-office work. This role is remote, with intentional opportunities to collaborate and connect with your colleagues both async and in person

While our offerings differ from country to country, we offer our entire global workforce an array of exciting perks and benefits, including 

• Global Gratitude and Recharge Days
• Flexible, paid time off policy
• Employee wellness programs and counseling resources
• Meaningful peer recognition and awards
• Paid parental leave
• Invention/patenting assistance
• Community impact, paid volunteer time, and opportunities
• Intercultural learning and celebration
• Multiple tools through which to learn and grow, and an incredible global community 

View more about our benefits here: https://www.nintex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Global-Perks-and-Benefits.pdf.  

Target Compensation Range (US ONLY): 160,000 - 195,000 USD annually. On target compensation refers to the base salary and applicable variable target for this role. The range is an estimate, base pay will ultimately be decided at the offer stage, based on an individual candidate's skills and experience aligned with the needs of the role. Base pay may vary based on several factors including geographic location, role specific qualifications, and seniority. Nintex also offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, twelve paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, and more.​

Nintex participates in E-Verify for work authorization.  We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization. 

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