Senior Sales Compensation Manager

Senior Sales Compensation ManagerAre you experienced in managing the sales compensation programs to motivate and reward the sales force effectively?Are you experienced in aligning compensation strategies with business objectives to drive sales performance and maintain competitiveness in the marketplace?Location: LondonAbout our TeamWe are the Sales Effectiveness team within Elsevier, focused on driving performance and equity across our global sales organization. Led by Louise Findlay, Global Director of Sales Compensation, our team is committed to building transparent, data-driven, and inclusive compensation strategies that support our sales colleagues in achieving their goals. We work collaboratively across departments and geographies, ensuring our programs reflect the diversity of our workforce and the markets we serve.About the RoleThe Senior Sales Compensation Manager will manage lead the design, implementation, and govern our sales compensation plans across multiple business units. This role is critical in ensuring our compensation programs are fair, motivating, and aligned with strategic objectives. You will partner with senior stakeholders in Sales, HR, Finance, and Operations to deliver scalable solutions that support business growth and employee engagement.ResponsibilitiesDesign and manage global sales compensation plans that align with business strategy and promote equitable outcomes.Assist with annual compensation planning cycles, including quota setting, incentive modelling, and performance analysis.Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.Provide strategic guidance to sales leaders on compensation-related matters, including hiring, promotions, and retention.Manage Sales Compensation Payments, from calculating, review and communication, including additional incentives.Analyze sales performance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.Develop and maintain documentation and training materials to support compensation processes.Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of compensation design and execution.QualificationsProven experience in sales compensation, finance, or sales operations, ideally in a global organization.5+ years of experience in sales compensationBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, or related field; advanced degree preferred.Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Commitment to inclusive practices and continuous improvement.Experience with CRM and compensation management software (e.g., Sales Cloud, Xactly, Callidus, SAP).Work and BenefitsWorking with usWe are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.Working in a hybrid way from both the office and at homeWorking flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the dayBenefitsGenerous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional daysHealth screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefitsWellbeing programsLife assuranceAccess to a competitive contributory pension schemeLong service awardsSave As You Earn share option schemeTravel Season ticket loanMaternity, paternity and shared parental leaveAccess to emergency care for both the elderly and childrenRE CARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to youAccess to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteerAccess to extensive learning and development resourcesAccess to employee discounts via Perks at WorkAbout UsA global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here.Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy.We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.USA Job Seekers:EEO Know Your Rights.RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. 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