Sr Sales Incentive Analyst

May 29, 2026

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We Impact Lives Through Purpose-Driven Work in A People First Culture Ascend Learning, a leading healthcare and learning technology company, is the connection between a powerful portfolio of brands serving students, educators, and employers with outcomes-based, data-driven solutions across the lifecycle of learning. From testing to certification, Ascend Learning products are used by physicians, emergency medical professionals, nurses, allied health professionals, certified personal trainers, financial advisors, skilled trades professionals and insurance brokers. Headquartered in Burlington, MA, with additional office locations and hybrid and remote workers in cities across the U.S., Ascend Learning was recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s 2025 Greatest Workplaces as well as America’s Best Places to work for Mental Well-Being for 2025.  We're always looking for talented, passionate professionals to join us in our mission to help change lives. If this sounds like an environment where you'd thrive, read on to learn more.  WHAT YOU'LL DO The Senior Sales Commission Analyst is responsible for administering and analyzing complex sales compensation plans to ensure accurate commission calculations, timely payouts, and adherence to plan rules and governance standards. This role will also lead the annual territory planning process across our sale organization. Thie person will serve as a subject matter expert and trusted partner to Sales, Finance, and Commercial Operations, providing insight, issue resolution, and continuous improvement of commission processes. WHERE YOU’LL WORK This position will work a remote or hybrid schedule from our Leawood, KS or Burlington, MA office or will consider remote candidates within the United States. HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR TIME <ul type="disc"> <li>Administer sales incentive compensation plans, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with plan documents and internal controls.</li> <li>Serve as subject matter expert for commission plans, providing guidance to Sales, Finance, and management on plan interpretation, eligibility, and payout mechanics.</li> <li>Analyze commission results, trends, and variances; prepare detailed reports and insights to support sales leadership, finance, and commercial operations decision‑making.</li> <li>Investigate and resolve complex commission disputes and escalations, exercising independent judgment and recommending corrective actions or process improvements.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement of commission processes, documentation, controls, and reporting, including automation and standardization initiatives.</li> <li>Lead annual territory planning process across Ascend Learnings sales organization</li> </ul> WHAT YOU'LL NEED <ul type="disc"> <li>Advanced knowledge of sales compensation principles, incentive plan structures, and commission accounting.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field required.</li> <li>5+ years of experience in sales compensation, commission analysis, finance, or a related analytical role.</li> <li>Experience supporting multi‑component incentive compensation plans preferred.</li> <li>Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet and reporting tools required.</li> </ul> BENEFITS <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Flexible and generous paid time off</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">401(k) employer matching program</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Parental leave</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Wellness resources</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Charitable matching program</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">On-site workout facilities (Leawood, Gilbert, Burlington)</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Community outreach groups</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Tuition reimbursement</li> </ul> Fostering A Sense of Belonging Our values-driven culture unifies our teams and inspires a mindset of action, innovation, and collaboration, with a relentless focus on customers. We seek out and celebrate all people and perspectives and cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and be authentic. Our culture is firmly rooted in the belief that by embracing our differences and drawing on diverse perspectives, we are a stronger, more innovative, and more successful organization where employees experience a sense of belonging.  Ascend Learning, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (M/F/Vets/Disabled). No agency or search firm submissions will be accepted. Applications for U.S.-based positions with Ascend Learning, LLC must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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