Sales Compensation Manager
Manage, implement, and govern local and global Sales Compensation programs and processes. Participate in the development, implementation, and governance of global and local Sales Compensation programs, initiatives and projects. Both to meet the needs of our employees in all generations and to ensure our employees are paid competitively while also supporting the market strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales Compensation program
- Support the definition and design of Sales Compensation concepts and policies within the global Rewards framework and local market standards
- Implement Sales Compensation tools and processes
- Contribute to the Sales Compensation strategy, programs, and projects
- Govern process descriptions and provide corresponding guidance to HR and GBS
- Perform analysis of market trends and benchmarking
- Training, Communication and Change Management
- Provide professional advice and communicate to Rewards Partners and HR Partners
- Design and execute change management concepts for local, strategic and global Sales Compensation
- Provide technical and process upskilling to the HR Community
- Deliver local / individual communication on global, local and strategic programs
- Reporting / Analysis / Audit
- Define local / functional reporting requirements for specific Sales Compensation programs
- Execute and analyze local / functional reports
- Execute regular proactive auditing cadence to ensure programs are governed in compliance and are market competitive
- Compliance
- Provide continuous improvement for Sales Compensation processes, tools and programs
- Administrate standards for Sales Compensation processes
- Collaborate and upskill HR Services, and govern process operations
Key Relationships
HR Services & HR SolutionsCross-Border EmploymentCompensation & BenefitsRewards Market teamsSales Market teamsFinance Market teamsHR Business PartnersExternal consultantsLabor RelationsWorks CouncilTech and DnAKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Self-motivated, proactive and continuous improvement mind-setAbility to work under pressure as well as prioritizingStrong customer focus and service mindedTolerance to ambiguityTeam playerExcellent presentation, communication and convincing skills (senior management)Analytical and detail-oriented work styleExcellent knowledge of MS-Office applicationsExcellent knowledge of reporting and analytics applicationsCultural awareness & sensitivity : ability to flex style to suit differing cultural normsStrong collaboration skills with the ability to create effective, deep and successful working relationships across all levels of the organizationAt adidas we offer a Hybrid work policy which requires attendance in the office Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday each week. For work requiring a high degree of collaboration or an in-person presentation, in-office attendance is required even on FridayRequisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
University degree or adequate education4+ years of overall work experience within HR, in particular RewardsProject Management experienceExperience working in an international and matrix environmentHigh level of affinity to and experience with Finance and Analytics