Sales Compensation Analyst

Summary

Liftoff is a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy. The Sales Compensation Analyst supports the administration and accurate execution of sales incentive programs, working closely with Sales, Finance, and RevOps to maintain data integrity, support payout cycles, and improve compensation processes.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end sales compensation administration, including monthly and quarterly incentive calculations, payout preparation, and true-up processing under general guidance
• Validate source data inputs from CRM and finance systems, reconcile results, and flag discrepancies prior to payout runs
• Assist with the operation and data management within sales compensation tools, including data entry, testing, and issue escalation
• Maintain accurate documentation for compensation plans, calculation logic, and standard operating procedures
• Support audit and reconciliation processes to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and plan adherence
• Prepare routine attainment and earnings reports for Sales leadership and Finance partners
• Assist with ad-hoc compensation analysis, scenario modeling, and exception handling requests
• Support bonus plan calculations outside of sales incentives, including validation and audit checks
• Contribute to compensation data quality reviews, identifying and escalating inconsistencies or risks
• Identify process inefficiencies and surface recommendations for improvement
• Take on new responsibilities as you grow within the role and the function matures

Skills

• **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of experience in finance, compensation, or a closely related analytical role * Working knowledge of sales compensation administration and incentive plan mechanics * Experience with sales comp tools (e.g., Performio, Everstage, Spiff, CaptivateIQ, or similar); ability to ramp up on new tools as needed * Strong Excel and/or Google Sheets skills; comfortable working with large datasets and performing reconciliations * High attention to detail with a structured, process-oriented approach to work * Ability to work with moderate autonomy on familiar tasks and seek guidance effectively on new or complex assignments * Clear and concise communication skills; able to present findings at a team level * You will have a Growth Mindset, learning continuously and building expertise in compensation concepts, tools, and processes * You will be Guided by Data, applying a rigorous, numbers-first approach to every analysis and payout cycle * You will act with Agency and Urgency, taking ownership of assigned tasks and delivering accurate results on deadline * You will embody In This Together, collaborating with peers, Sales partners, and Finance stakeholders to get the right outcomes *Working at Liftoff is fast-paced, fun, and challenging, and we thrive on innovation. Come join the rocket ship and help shape the future of the mobile app ecosystem with us!* --- **Location:** This role is eligible for full-time remote work in one of our entities: CA, CO, ID, IL, FL, GA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, and WA. *We are a remote-first company with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City.* **Travel Expectations:** We offer several opportunities for in-person team gatherings, including but not limited to project meetings, regional meetups, and company-wide events. We expect our employees to attend these gatherings at least once per quarter. These gatherings provide essential opportunities for collaboration, communication, and team building

Qualifications

Must Haves

• **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of experience in finance, compensation, or a closely related analytical role * Working knowledge of sales compensation administration and incentive plan mechanics * Experience with sales comp tools (e.g., Performio, Everstage, Spiff, CaptivateIQ, or similar); ability to ramp up on new tools as needed * Strong Excel and/or Google Sheets skills; comfortable working with large datasets and performing reconciliations * High attention to detail with a structured, process-oriented approach to work * Ability to work with moderate autonomy on familiar tasks and seek guidance effectively on new or complex assignments * Clear and concise communication skills; able to present findings at a team level * You will have a Growth Mindset, learning continuously and building expertise in compensation concepts, tools, and processes * You will be Guided by Data, applying a rigorous, numbers-first approach to every analysis and payout cycle * You will act with Agency and Urgency, taking ownership of assigned tasks and delivering accurate results on deadline * You will embody In This Together, collaborating with peers, Sales partners, and Finance stakeholders to get the right outcomes *Working at Liftoff is fast-paced, fun, and challenging, and we thrive on innovation. Come join the rocket ship and help shape the future of the mobile app ecosystem with us!* --- **Location:** This role is eligible for full-time remote work in one of our entities: CA, CO, ID, IL, FL, GA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, and WA. *We are a remote-first company with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City.* **Travel Expectations:** We offer several opportunities for in-person team gatherings, including but not limited to project meetings, regional meetups, and company-wide events. We expect our employees to attend these gatherings at least once per quarter. These gatherings provide essential opportunities for collaboration, communication, and team building

Benefits

• Equity
• Health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence
• Full compensation package
• Remote work
• Medical coverage
• Wellness stipends
• Additional perks based on your country of residence