Variable Compensation Specialist

About this role :

The Variable Compensation Territory Specialist will be part of a team and responsible for territory support and reporting of various business units. This role consists of assisting with the set-up of annual territory planning and account assignments while also supporting data entry and developing and maintaining reports using various technologies.

What you'll do :

Develop a proficiency in the retrieval and transformation of account ownership data from warehouse report spreadsheets, a data warehouse or database environment.

Collaborate with Global Sales and Operations teams to define and execute on territory needs and design profitable territories that align with corporate services strategy and guidelines.

Assist with design, development and modeling of territory assignments and enhancements to existing or new reports and dashboards specifically as it relates to territory planning / administration.

Model potential scenarios related to allocation of services professionals (business development and account management executives), current clients and prospects.

Understand the impact that territory design and account changes have on various sales and performance targets, crediting, and incentives and compensation.

Drive global consistency by ensuring accurate data, accurate account assignments and support of the day-to-day territory assignment to support commission payments.

Analyze internal and external data to identify trends and characterize market opportunity at various levels (e.g., region, industry, local area, company) to inform the corporate services strategy.

Drive regular and ad-hoc analyses to inform decision-making of Gartner's leaders and C-level executives.

Partner with internal Variable Comp teams to appropriately align territory design with quota to support accurate compensation.

Run annual and monthly processes to identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.

Establish and share best practices related to creating and optimizing territories.

What you'll need :

1+ years' experience in sales and sales operations, consulting, analytics, variable compensation or strategy & operations.

Exceptional analytical skills, including high proficiency with Microsoft Excel, databases, etc. Analytical skills include running regression analysis, modeling scenarios, testing hypotheses, working with non-conforming data sets, and generating analytical insights.

Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills to enable direct and frequent conversations with senior leaders in Gartner.

Ability to work well both independently and on a team in a deadline driven environment.

Ability to manage ambiguity and independently own projects from start to finish.

Original / creative thinking and superior problem-solving abilities.

Who you are :

Detail-oriented with an unwavering commitment to pursue relevant and accurate data.

Results-oriented, with the ability to handle multiple time-sensitive projects while focusing on the quality of work delivered and meeting deadlines.

Fast learner with strong communication and interpersonal skills

Adaptable and flexible; open to consistent changes that provide department and employee opportunities for growth and improvement.

Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility, and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.

Team player that excels at collaboration and partnership

What we offer :

In addition to an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential, Gartner associates enjoy exceptional compensation and benefits, including :

An upbeat, positive culture. Integrity, objectivity, collaboration, results and a no-limits mindset are central to our values.

Limitless growth. We work with you to help you meet your goals and advance.

Encouragement to be innovative and challenge status quo.

Exposure to industry leading training and development

Performance based recognition and rewards

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE : IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to more than 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive - working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 56,000 USD - 77,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

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