Sales / Compensation Analyst Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for sales / compensation analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for on-going compensation support and expertise assists in the design and development of incentive plans guiding principles, and compensation policies and practices.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strategic understanding, Analytic, Results Oriented, Innovative, Problem Solving/Judgment, Information Seeking, Relationship building
• Knowledge of Vision 21 systems (Dealer, Price Plan, Reference Table, and CSM) is a definite asset
• Microsoft Excel – advanced experience creating formulas, pivot-tables, macros, charts/graphs
• Working knowledge of Salesforce.com is an asset
• Experience with data and process set ups, management and analysis
• Attention to detail and exacting quality standards
• Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communications skills
• Motivated, self-starter, capable of owning and driving assignments to completion

I would like to submit my application for the sales / compensation analyst opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for input to the Sales Compensation Governance Committee, clearly articulating business case to educate and develop support for compensation plans.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Perform ad-hoc reporting and data analysis to drive business insight
• Work on special projects such as process improvements, training, presentations, SOX requirements
• Strong Knowledge of an incentive system (Xactly Incent, Callidus Cloud, Oracle Incentive Compensation, ), Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Excellent communications skills and responsiveness
• Experience administering Xactly or other commission tools
• Experience with sales compensation and incentive programs
• Successfully implementing, measuring, and analyzing sales compensation
• Exceptional business analysis, data management, and analytic skills

Please consider me for the sales / compensation analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for information to Compensation team members on best practices for market pricing system use and market compensation adjustments.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Customer service mindset with a very strong problem solving skills
• Comfortable working in high stress environment
• Quality Focus, Strategic understanding, Analytic, Result Oriented, Innovative, Problem Solving/Judgment, Information Seeking, Relationship building
• SQL knowledge is a preferred
• SQL and Business Intelligence reporting tools (Tableau, Cognos) is preferred
• Business Tool Experience (Salesforce.com, Data Warehouse )
• Advanced Salesforce, PowerPoint and Excel skills
• Advanced analytical skills to manipulate large volume of data and develop trends, conclusions and reports

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the sales / compensation analyst position.

Previously, I was responsible for compensation support and effective communication of compensation philosophy, strategy & guidelines to Regional HR and Managers.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Recently graduated in the field of Finance/Busines
• Proactive, flexible, reliable
• Previous experience with Microsoft Suite of products (Excel, Access, Outlook)
• Maintain and help run the sales incentive compensation system, Xactly Incent
• Support our sales organization in any and all compensation related matters
• Create, route, track and reconcile sales compensation plans and payments
• Respond to inquiries from the sales team in a timely, sensitive, and accurate fashion
• Work with other team members on systems integration projects

I am excited to be applying for the position of sales / compensation analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for analysis for a variety of compensation areas including Domestic and International Sales and Corporate compensation programs.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience performing and reconciling journal entries preferred
• Excel forecasting/budgeting/modeling experience preferred
• Experience downloading data from business software preferred
• Experience reading and understanding compensation plans or contracts preferred
• BS in Accounting/Finance or other fields with strong business experience
• Exec-ready presentation and communication skills
• Able to accurately compile and synthesize both quantitative and qualitative data
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel, Access, Oracle Queries, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook