Senior, Sales Compensation Analyst

Company Description Click here to view how Epsilon transforms marketing with 1 View, 1 Vision, 1 Voice. Overview How You’ll Make an Impact We are seeking a motivated, analytical, and customer-focused professional to join our Sales Compensation organization supporting one of Epsilon's strategic partner organizations. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day sales compensation operations while partnering closely with Compensation Design, Systems, and partner leadership to ensure accurate and timely compensation administration. As part of a dedicated partner support team, you will help administer sales compensation plans, validate compensation calculations, support quota administration, resolve participant inquiries, and provide analytical insights that improve operational effectiveness. This position offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in sales compensation while working directly with experienced leaders on strategic initiatives. You will work alongside a Senior Compensation Analyst and Director, Sales Compensation – Partner Strategy & Operations, gaining exposure to compensation design, quota management, governance, and analytics in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities How You'll Work This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You will collaborate across Sales Compensation, Finance, Sales Operations, Systems, and partner stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely compensation administration. Compensation Administration • Support the monthly and quarterly sales compensation process for assigned partner organizations. • Validate commission calculations and review compensation data for accuracy and completeness. • Prepare compensation files and supporting documentation for payroll processing. • Assist in final payout reviews and quality assurance activities. • Maintain participant records and compensation plan assignments. Participant Support • Respond to compensation-related inquiries from sales associates and leaders. • Investigate compensation questions and resolve issues in a timely manner. • Track and document compensation exceptions and escalations. • Partner with senior team members to resolve complex compensation scenarios. Quota Administration • Support annual and in-year quota loading and maintenance activities. • Validate quota assignments and identify potential data discrepancies. • Assist with quota reporting and reconciliation activities. • Support quota changes resulting from organizational or territory updates. Reporting & Analytics • Prepare recurring compensation and quota reports for leadership. • Analyze payout trends, quota attainment, and operational metrics. • Identify data inconsistencies and recommend corrective actions. • Support ad hoc analyses for business leaders and partner stakeholders. Operational Excellence • Ensure compliance with compensation governance and internal controls. • Document operational processes and recommend opportunities for improvement. • Support user acceptance testing for compensation system enhancements. • Participate in compensation process improvement initiatives and automation efforts. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Compensation Design, Systems, Finance, Revenue Operations, and Payroll teams to support ongoing business needs. • Assist with annual compensation plan rollouts and participant communications. • Support training and documentation efforts for new compensation programs and processes. Qualifications What you’ll bring with you: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Analytics, or a related field. • 1–3 years of experience in Sales Compensation, Sales Operations, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Revenue Operations, Payroll, or a related analytical role. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Why you might stand out from other talent: • Internship or professional experience supporting sales compensation, payroll, finance, or sales operations. • Experience using Salesforce, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or compensation management systems. • Familiarity with commission calculations, sales reporting, or financial analysis. • Experience working with large datasets and performing data validation. • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and business processes quickly. • Experience supporting customer-facing or cross-functional business teams. Additional Information When you join Epsilon, we’ll create something EPIC together. We’re a global leader in data and identity, with deep expertise in digital media, clean rooms, customer data platforms, loyalty and marketing services. Positioned at the center of Publicis Groupe, Epsilon helps brands deliver personalized experiences at scale and build lasting customer relationships by unlocking the full potential of data and identity. Epsilon operates in 30+ countries across EMEA, the Americas and APAC, with more than 8,000 employees. Check out a few of these resources to learn more about what makes Epsilon so EPIC: Our Culture: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/our-culture-epsilon Life at Epsilon: https://www.epsilon.com/us/about-us/epic-blog Epsilon has five values that define our culture and guide us as we create value for our clients, our people and consumers. We seek candidates who align with our company values, demonstrate them and make them meaningful in their day-to-day work: Act with integrity. We are transparent and have the courage to do the right thing. Work together to win together. We believe collaboration is the catalyst that unlocks our full potential. Innovate with purpose. We shape the market with big ideas that drive big outcomes. Respect all voices. We embrace differences and foster a culture of connection and belonging. Empower with accountability. We trust each other to own and deliver on common goals. Because You Matter As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to: Time to recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 14 paid holidays, paid sick time Family well-being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance Extra perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms. Epsilon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Epsilon’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on actual or perceived race, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Epsilon also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Epsilon will provide accommodations to applicants who need accommodations to complete the application process. Please reach out to LeaveofAbsence@epsilon.com to request an accommodation. For San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Areas: Epsilon will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply. #LI-ML1 Compensation Range: USD $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/6/2026. Qualifications: What you’ll bring with you: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Analytics, or a related field. • 1–3 years of experience in Sales Compensation, Sales Operations, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Revenue Operations, Payroll, or a related analytical role. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis. • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Why you might stand out from other talent: • Internship or professional experience supporting sales compensation, payroll, finance, or sales operations. • Experience using Salesforce, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or compensation management systems. • Familiarity with commission calculations, sales reporting, or financial analysis. • Experience working with large datasets and performing data validation. • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and business processes quickly. • Experience supporting customer-facing or cross-functional business teams. Responsibilities: How You'll Work This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You will collaborate across Sales Compensation, Finance, Sales Operations, Systems, and partner stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely compensation administration. Compensation Administration • Support the monthly and quarterly sales compensation process for assigned partner organizations. • Validate commission calculations and review compensation data for accuracy and completeness. • Prepare compensation files and supporting documentation for payroll processing. • Assist in final payout reviews and quality assurance activities. • Maintain participant records and compensation plan assignments. Participant Support • Respond to compensation-related inquiries from sales associates and leaders. • Investigate compensation questions and resolve issues in a timely manner. • Track and document compensation exceptions and escalations. • Partner with senior team members to resolve complex compensation scenarios. Quota Administration • Support annual and in-year quota loading and maintenance activities. • Validate quota assignments and identify potential data discrepancies. • Assist with quota reporting and reconciliation activities. • Support quota changes resulting from organizational or territory updates. Reporting & Analytics • Prepare recurring compensation and quota reports for leadership. • Analyze payout trends, quota attainment, and operational metrics. • Identify data inconsistencies and recommend corrective actions. • Support ad hoc analyses for business leaders and partner stakeholders. Operational Excellence • Ensure compliance with compensation governance and internal controls. • Document operational processes and recommend opportunities for improvement. • Support user acceptance testing for compensation system enhancements. • Participate in compensation process improvement initiatives and automation efforts. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with Compensation Design, Systems, Finance, Revenue Operations, and Payroll teams to support ongoing business needs. • Assist with annual compensation plan rollouts and participant communications. • Support training and documentation efforts for new compensation programs and processes.