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Sales Compensation Analyst

AT Unum Group
Unum Group

Sales Compensation Analyst

Columbia, SC

Job Posting End Date: May 21

When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive.

Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:

  • Award-winning culture
  • Inclusion and diversity as a priority
  • Performance Based Incentive Plans
  • Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
  • Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
  • Mental health support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Student loan repayment options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible work environments

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*All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.

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General Summary:

The Compensation Analyst is a field facing role that is accountable for maintaining high-quality relationships with all levels of the sales organization. This individual will be responsible for gathering data from multiple sources, conducting analysis, and making risked based decisions that maintain profitability and compliance. Responsibilities also include providing support and direction to all levels of the sales organization.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Explain contractual agreements and provisions to various partners in the sales organization and the home office related to commissions and compliance, then make recommendations or decisions as needed based on bonus, compensation, and sales crediting guidelines.
  • Make risk based financial decisions based on the interpretation of data including sales credit, compensation plans and compliance guidelines regarding account and agent-based situations while negotiating to ensure profitability.
  • Explain Colonial Life's enrollment capabilities and the process for submitting business including the impacts to Service Operations, Underwriting and Growth Markets and how it effects commissions.
  • Build strong working relationships with the Colonial Life sales organization as well as home office partners to drive growth opportunities.
  • Promote a culture of positive customer service through knowledge and support of our sales organization and home office partners.
  • Provide comprehensive support to all levels of the sales organization in understanding and utilizing apps and tools for viewing and tracking their commissions, bonuses, and sales production.
  • Manage account-level commission adjustments while applying contractual and financial principles, ensuring accurate impact assessment on commissions and bonuses.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience.
  • One or more years of relevant experience preferred.
  • Skilled in computer operations, Microsoft software proficiency, virtual communication, system-based applications, and general technology.
  • Ability to develop an extensive understanding of Colonial Life's sales organization including compensation plans, commission schedules, incentive programs, and available contracts.
  • Proficient in communicating and interacting effectively with all levels of the sales organization and home office employees, including senior management, through strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to present information in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
  • Ability to make independent decisions
  • Maintaining a customer focus while seeking opportunities to support and educate our sales organization on compensation and incentives to support sales growth.
  • Strong coordination and facilitation skills when identifying a problem and providing a solution.
  • Possess excellent teamwork, collaboration skills, problem solving, decision-making, time management, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrates initiative and a focused work ethic.

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Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience.
$45,600.00-$86,200.00

Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

Company:
Colonial Life

Client-provided location(s): Columbia, SC, USA
Job ID: Unum_Group-361924610
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)