Director, Sales Commissions

Director of GTM Incentive Compensation

Cornerstone OnDemand is seeking an experienced Director of GTM Incentive Compensation to design, implement, and manage the global sales compensation strategy supporting the global GTM organization. This role will ensure that compensation plans align with business objectives, drive sales performance, and attract and retain top talent. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of sales incentive programs, analytics, and industry best practices. This role will sit under the Global GTM Operations team and play a key role in evolving compensation strategies for the Sales and Customer Organization, as well as developing and integrating compensation structures for future acquisitions and routes-to-market such as indirect channel partners.

In this role you will

• Develop and oversee global sales compensation programs, ensuring they align with company objectives and market competitiveness
• Partner with Sales Leadership, Finance, and HR to design incentive structures that drive performance and revenue growth
• Lead the administration, implementation, and communication of sales compensation plans
• Conduct in-depth analysis of sales performance, incentive effectiveness, and industry benchmarks to drive continuous improvements
• Oversee commission calculations, payments, and dispute resolution processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Provide strategic recommendations on compensation trends, policies, and structures to support business growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compensation plans with sales strategy and operations
• Implement tools and systems for tracking, reporting, and optimizing sales compensation structures
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and compliance in all compensation matters
• Integrate compensation structures for future acquisitions and evolve compensation strategies for Sales, Customer Support, and Alliances

You have what it takes if you have

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental commitment at Cornerstone OnDemand. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable Federal, State, or Local fair employment laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@csod.com.