Sales Compensation Analyst

Job Requisition ID #

25WD90841

Position Overview

Autodesk Inc is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Commission Plan Analyst to join our Sales Incentive and Compensation team within the Go-to-Market Strategy organization. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead our transition from traditional Incentive Compensation to a modern Sales Performance Management (SPM) approach-aligning data, systems, and strategy to drive smarter sales execution.

This role is instrumental in shaping our global commission programs through in-depth analysis, predictive modeling, and performance tracking. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech environment and is comfortable working cross-functionally with a wide range of stakeholders. This position reports to the Business Architect of Sales Compensation and will work closely with Sales Operations, Finance, HR, and the Global Commissions team to support plan design, cost modeling, territory planning, and quota setting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze commission plan performance at both organizational and role-based levels to evaluate effectiveness, ROI, and alignment with business objectives
• Build and maintain predictive models to forecast plan costs based on proposed changes for upcoming fiscal years
• Perform historical performance analysis by role, geography, or segment-comparing outcomes to benchmarks-to establish achievement thresholds, acceleration factors, and recognition levels such as Diamond Club
• Track and evaluate SPIFF and sales contest programs, delivering insights into cost efficiency and business impact
• Conduct audits of plan documentation, job profiles, and compensation components to ensure compliance, consistency, and data accuracy
• Support annual compensation planning cycles through data analysis, scenario modeling, and recommendations on plan mechanics and system capabilities
• Maintain and enhance the sales performance reporting framework-including peer performance comparisons, dashboards, and commission cost tracking-while contributing to long-term system strategies that improve reporting functionality, processing accuracy, and overall scalability
• Partner with Sales Finance to support plan implementation, territory management, and quota allocation to ensure alignment with business planning

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) a plus
• 3+ years of experience in sales compensation, commissions, sales operations, or sales finance, ideally within a high-growth or technology-driven organization
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience with databases and SQL (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake) or compensation platforms (e.g., Xactly, Callidus) is a plus
• General understanding of sales processes, roles, and quota-based incentive programs
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor insights for different audiences
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• High energy, growth mindset, and a global perspective