Sales Commission Analyst

Live Nation Entertainment

. Administer approved annual sales compensation plans, implementing plan structures, rates, splits, advances, draws, and reconciliation schedules within the commission platform .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in administering sales compensation plans, including commission calculations, reconciliations, and reporting. Proficient in data analysis and management using Salesforce and BI tools to support financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

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Sales Compensation AdministrationSalesforce Data ManagementExcel Data AnalysisBI Reporting ToolsAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Sales Compensation ConceptsCommission CalculationsData ReconciliationPayout AnalysisFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProject ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceCIQSpiffXactlyCaptivateIQ

Industry Keywords

Sales OperationsHR AnalyticsFinancial ReportingCompensation ReportingProcess Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer approved annual sales compensation plans, implementing plan structures, rates, splits, advances, draws, and reconciliation schedules within the commission platform
Maintain commission plan configurations, including formula updates, seller onboarding/offboarding, testing, and ongoing administrative changes
Execute commission administration including seller and manager access, approval tracking, dispute resolution, and earnings updates
Execute Salesforce data adjustments for accurate commission calculations, including overrides, exceptions, splits, Regional Multi-Year Bonus qualifications, deal prorations, Division AOI and Teams Goals tracking, and bi-weekly data quality checks
Perform quarterly and annual commission reconciliations to validate calculations, identify discrepancies, and support accurate and timely payments
Produce bi-weekly executive scorecards and compensation reports summarizing sales performance, commissions, and payment obligations
Analyze historical compensation and sales data to identify trends, variances, data issues, and reporting opportunities
Support annual budget reporting and forecasting by providing commission data, historical trends, and analysis to Finance and Sales leadership
Maintain commission dashboards and reporting using Salesforce, the commission platform, and other business systems
Support scenario analysis and modeling to assess compensation impacts of business and performance changes
Maintain documentation and audit trails for commission calculations, payments, adjustments, advances, and exceptions
Coordinate with third-party commission platform vendors on system issues, licensing, renewals, and user administration
Respond to seller and manager questions regarding commission calculations, payments, reporting, and platform functionality
Maintain field guides, training materials, and communications related to commission processes, deadlines, payment timelines, and system updates
Identify and support process improvements, automation, improved reporting, and use of AI tools to increase accuracy and reduce manual effort

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field with 2–5 years of experience in sales compensation, financial analysis, sales operations, HR analytics, or a related analytical function
Experience administering or supporting a sales commission process, preferably within a commission management platform such as CIQ, Spiff, Xactly, CaptivateIQ, or comparable system
Strong Excel and data analysis skills, including pivot tables, lookups, data validation, reconciliation, and the ability to analyze complex payout calculations
Experience working with Salesforce or a comparable CRM, with an understanding of how CRM data flows into downstream reporting and commission calculations
Experience with BI and reporting tools and the ability to build and maintain management-facing reports and dashboards
Understanding of sales compensation concepts including commissions, draws, advances, splits, multi-year deals, prorations, exceptions, and reconciliations
Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard for data accuracy when working with confidential compensation and financial information
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage recurring reporting cycles, payment deadlines, and multiple requests simultaneously
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and identify the underlying cause of data or calculation issues
Clear communication skills and the ability to explain compensation calculations and reporting results to sellers, managers, and cross-functional partners
Ability to work effectively in a process-driven, deadline-oriented environment and build structure and documentation around evolving operational processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family
Access to a health care concierge
Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
Free concert tickets
Generous paid time-off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
401(k) program with company match
Stock reimbursement program
New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses
Fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
Career and skill development programs with School of Live
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment
Volunteer time off
Crowdfunding match