Sales Compensation, Senior Specialist

Leads various technology and data related cross-functional projects to increase impact while managing the day to day Sales compensation process in close collaboration with division-wide stakeholders. Fast pace role within a highly visible environment that supports sales planning and strategy.

Core Responsibilities --------------------

• Leads cross-functional sales compensation strategy and execution projects while ensuring appropriate collaboration with senior stakeholders and seamless implementation.
• Supports the annual sales planning process in close collaboration with Workplace Solutions business planning efforts.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on sales compensation and demonstrates executive presence to effectively influence senior leaders and stakeholders in navigating complex compensation topics as they arise.
• Manages the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of sales compensation reporting and analysis working closely with sales leaders, sales executives, and data experts in project settings.
• Supports sales compensation governance committee meetings and senior leadership communications, including the development of clear and effective presentations and memos.
• Drives process automation and optimization by identifying manual inefficiencies and implementing technology solutions together with business and technology stakeholders.
• Proactively identifies, manages, and mitigates risks and any related project issues.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies -----------------

• Strategic thinking and problem solving - Ability to understand complex issues, navigate ambiguity, and propose solutions.
• Drives outcomes - Ability to work independently to drive outcomes, collaborating with cross-divisional stakeholders and effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication - Ability to flex communication style for different audiences and situations, simplifying complexity in messaging.
• Collaborates & Influences - Comfortable building trust with business and technology partners while leveraging relationships to influence decision making and outcomes.
• Systems Thinking - Capability to understand end-to-end processes and connect data sources to business workflows.
• Learning Mindset - Desire to upskill on an ongoing basis and willingness to teach others.

Qualifications --------------

• Minimum of five years related work experience.
• Two years of managing a project preferred.
• Financial Services and function-specific experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required.
• Graduate degree preferred.

Special Factors ----------------

• Sponsorship: Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard ----------------

At Vanguard, we dont just have a mission - were on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work -------------

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.