Consultant, Sales Compensation Administration

Cardinal Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services company located in Salem, Oregon, seeks a Consultant, Sales Compensation Administrator. This role involves the administration of sales compensation plans, the maintenance of commission data, and collaboration with sales teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and preferably 5 years of business experience with strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 5 years of general business experience preferred.
• Sales compensation administration experience preferred.
• Finance background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in annual sales compensation plan design process.
• Builds financial templates and models for sales compensation payouts.
• Analyzes data to calculate sales compensation payouts.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Overview

Rewards Architecture is responsible for designing, developing and administering sales compensation and reward/recognition architecture that attracts, retains and motivates sales teams to drive superior performance and results that align with business strategies.

The Consultant, Sales Compensation Administrator is responsible for the monthly and quarterly administration of our sales compensation plans. They will also be responsible for maintaining all the commission administration data that is used for ad hoc reporting and quarterly reporting for senior leadership, as well as building modeling to articulate impacts on sales compensation and design decisions. They also serve as the point of contact for all our sales teams if they have questions about sales incentives.

What is expected of you for success in your role

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of how to interpret and apply current market trends to establish and implement an effective sales reward structure
• Works independently and generates conclusions around data to drive process improvements and system improvements and to increase accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness in support of sales rewards architecture
• Creates advanced compensation and performance analytics and reporting by synthesizing information from multiple sources for varied constituents
• Facilitates/manages processes in a moderately complex matrix environment
• Proactively provides internal customers with quality experiences through effective communication; listens to customers\' needs and takes actions to meet them

Responsibilities

• Assists in annual sales compensation plan design process
• Builds financial templates and models to calculate sales compensation payouts and varied performance scenarios to show the financial impact of decisions
• Assists/leads annual planning and maintenance of sales quotas
• Translates compensation plan designs into detailed reporting requirements
• Assembles sales-facing communications - effectively detailing plan designs, support processes and tools
• Pulls and analyzes data from various sources to calculate sales compensation payouts on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Supports process for measuring sales compensation plan effectiveness
• Creates and maintains SOP for sales compensation calculation and administration
• Assists in the management of a robust compensation governance model
• Collaborates with SMEs to ensure best practices and controls are regularly reviewed, implemented and followed

Competencies

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work independently; receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in related field preferred, or equivalent work experience preferred
• 5 years of general business experience preferred
• Sales compensation administration experience preferred
• Finance background a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication skills
• Customer service, problem solving and analytical skills required
• Must have the ability to interpret data and ask questions regarding outliers
• Strong curiosity in the "why" of the data that is presented
• Critical thinking skills

Anticipated salary range: $66,500 - $99,645

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 10/11/2025. If interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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