Sr Sales Compensation Analyst

Uber Freight
Chicago +1 more
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with a finance or data analytics background working in freight, logistics, or transportation industries.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a finance or economics background and experience in sales compensation or incentive planning
    — “Bachelor's degree in finance, information systems, mathematics or economics”
  • Individuals who have implemented or optimized sales compensation systems and tools
    — “Experience implementing or optimizing sales compensation systems and tools”
  • Candidates who thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and have a track record of cross-functional project leadership
    — “thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment”

Things to consider

  • No immigration sponsorship is available, which may limit eligibility for non-US candidates
    — “No immigration sponsorship or transfer available for this role.”
  • The role requires regular in-office presence in Chicago due to the hybrid work arrangement
    — “Job Type: Hybrid”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with sales compensation platforms like Performio or Xactly on your resume
    — “Experience with sales compensation platforms such as Varicent, Anaplan, Performio or Xactly”
  • Demonstrate your ability to lead projects from concept to execution in interviews
    — “Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive initiatives from concept to execution”
  • Quantify your impact in past roles with metrics related to compensation analytics and process improvements
    — “Analyze sales performance data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.”
  • Showcase your skills in data visualization with tools like Tableau or Power BI in your application materials
    — “Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • track and administer sales incentive plans
  • analyze sales performance data
  • support plan design
Typical background
3 years of experience in sales compensation, sales incentive planning, sales operations analytics, or a financial analyst role

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales CompensationSales Incentive PlanningSales Operations AnalyticsData AnalysisProcess Improvement

Preferred

Sales Compensation PlatformsData Visualization Tools

Stack & domain

Sales CompensationSales Incentive PlanningSales Operations AnalyticsFinancial AnalystICM Tool (performio)Sales Performance DataProcess ImprovementCost ModelingScenario AnalysisBenchmarkingQueries And DashboardsCompensation AnalyticsParticipant ReportingData IntegrityData ModelingRelational DatabasesSQLSales Compensation PlatformsData Visualization ToolsFreightLogisticsTransportationAnalyticalDetail-orientedCollaborationCommunicationProject ManagementTime ManagementSalesCompensationFinanceOperationsData Analysis

About the role

Original posting from Uber Freight via Greenhouse

Schedule: Full Time

Job Type: Hybrid

Salary Type: Salary

Req #: 3701

No immigration sponsorship or transfer available for this role. 

About the Role

Uber Freight is seeking an experienced Sr Sales Compensation Analyst to join our growing Total Rewards team. Our priority is to help our customer-facing teams sell more effectively and efficiently through data, analytics, and process improvement. This role will partner closely with Sales Compensation leadership, Sales, Finance, and Sales Operations to ensure accurate and strategic administration of sales incentive plans. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What the Candidate Will Do

Own the tracking, and administration of Uber Freight’s sales incentive plans.

Support implementation of ICM tool (Performio) to automate calculations

Analyze sales performance data to identify trends and recommend process improvements.

Support plan design through cost modeling, scenario analysis, and benchmarking.

Develop and maintain queries and dashboards to support compensation analytics and participant reporting.

Research and resolve incentive disputes raised by plan participants, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.

Ensure data integrity and accuracy across compensation systems and reporting tools.

Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Compensation, Sales Operations, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Minimum 3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: sales compensation, sales incentive planning, sales operations analytics, or in a financial analyst role.

Strong proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets, including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience with relational databases and SQL (or other coding language) for data extraction and analysis

Experience with sales compensation platforms such as Varicent, Anaplan, Performio or Xactly

Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Bachelor's degree in finance, information systems, mathematics or economics

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to lead projects and drive initiatives from concept to execution

Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear and compelling way

Experience implementing or optimizing sales compensation systems and tools

Understanding in freight, logistics, or transportation industries

Benefits & Compensation for U.S. Employees

Employees working more than 30 hours in the US at Uber Freight are eligible for benefits like a company sponsored health plan, dental and vision benefits, 401k match, financial and mental wellness benefits, parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and more.  US based employees may also be eligible for a performance or sales incentive bonus program, participation in Uber Freight equity awards, and other types of compensation depending upon the role.

Illinois: The salary range for this role is $82,000 to $118,000 a year.

About Uber Freight 

Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com.

Candidate Privacy Notice

Uber Freight is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates. We collect and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For detailed information on how we handle candidate data, please review our Candidate Privacy Notice.

EEOC

Uber Freight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

Source: Uber Freight careers (Greenhouse)

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