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About the Role

The Junior Sales Compensation Analyst supports the day-to-day administration of sales compensation programs through tactical and operational activities. This role focuses on maintaining data accuracy, processing compensation transactions, supporting commission calculations, generating reports, and assisting with the setup and maintenance of compensation plans and employee records. The analyst will ensure timely and accurate compensation processing while adhering to established procedures and controls. This role provides foundational experience in sales compensation operations, systems, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

Administer and support sales compensation operations, including plan setup, configuration, validation, and year-open activities.
Set up new hires in the appropriate roles and compensation groups and ensure quota letters are issued within established timelines.
Perform regular audits, reconciliations, and validations across internal systems (e.g., Salesforce, Oracle) to ensure data accuracy and process integrity.
Produce and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and analytics related to sales organization changes, quota acceptance, headcount activity, and compensation performance.
Support the Incentive Compensation team by gathering, scrubbing, organizing, and analyzing compensation-related data.
Maintain detailed process documentation and continuously improve operational procedures and controls.
Partner with field operations and cross-functional stakeholders to drive corrective actions and improve compensation processes.
Leverage AI-assisted productivity tools and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and increase operational efficiency.
Assist with ad hoc projects and initiatives related to compensation design, reporting, analytics, and process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Experience in Sales Operations, Sales Compensation, Incentive Compensation, or a related analytical function.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive process improvements.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Salesforce and sales compensation platforms strongly preferred.
Ability to quickly learn new systems, tools, and processes while demonstrating initiative and a continuous improvement mindset.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive information with a high level of discretion.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Skills

Microsoft Excel
Salesforce
Sales compensation platforms

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Junior

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree

Benefits

Competitive pay
Annual bonuses
Top-performer recognition
Comprehensive health, family, and retirement benefits
Flexible work options
Generous PTO
Wellness programs
Professional growth through learning platforms, mentorship, and leadership programs

About the Company

Quest Software builds the foundation for enterprise AI with solutions in data governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization.
More than 45,000 companies — including 90% of the Fortune 500 — trust Quest to solve their most critical IT challenges.
From securing identities and modernizing platforms to preparing data for AI, we help enterprises unlock their full potential.

Equal Opportunity

Quest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.