Variable Compensation Associate

About this role:

The Variable Compensation Associate plays a crucial role within our VC Care team supporting the administration of worldwide Sales Consulting Conference and Specialist Compensation Plans. You will assist commission-eligible associates with compensation-related inquiries disputes and escalations provide education and training on compensation details and perform recurring monthly processes as well as ad-hoc reporting and analysis regarding bookings data revenue performance commission earnings and annual sales awards attainment. This position requires strong analytical skills exceptional customer service and proficiency in Excel.

What youll do:

• Complete recurring manual tasks for processes not systematically automated frequent use of Excel SQL and SaaS commission applications

• Maintain commission application by performing data inputs validation and data quality checks on both imports and exports

• Assist commission-eligible associates with inquiries related to commission compensation quota earnings and related topics via multiple channels (email chat etc.)

• Engage with Sales Associates to explain and support their understanding of commission calculations adjustments and payments

• Conduct thorough research and analysis to resolve inquiries investigating anomalies to determine root causes and propose solutions

• Review monthly commission payments confirm calculations by reconciling data to source systems and sign-off on payment integrity

• Process adjustment requests according to established documentation

• Generate ad-hoc sales reports and analyses for leadership and business partners as needed

• Deliver formal and ad-hoc training sessions to commission-eligible associates

• Collaborate and coordinate among financial sales and operational departments

• Participate in testing system enhancements as required

• Drive continuous improvement by supporting initiatives taking ownership of responsibilities and meeting department SLAs goals and objectives

• Coordinate and complete additional projects as requested

What youll need:

• 1 year of relevant experience professional development relevant college coursework or specialized certifications

• Proficiency in basic Excel functions including VLOOKUP pivot tables data filtering and sorting and strong data analytical skills

• Understanding of SQL basic query writing and use of pre-written templates is a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills effective listening skills and the ability to support a high volume of inquiries in a fast-paced environment

• Strong problem-solving skills curious mindset and ability to resolve complex inquiries with available resources

• Comfortable working with large data sets from multiple sources

• Ability to understand compensation plan elements

• Flexibility and adaptability to manage ambiguity unexpected changes and foster continuous improvement

• Willingness to take initiative and accept new projects proactively

• Excellent organization and time management skills

• Motivated high-potential performer with a self-starter attitude

• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change

• Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement

• Consistent high achiever marked by perseverance humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges

What youll get:

In addition to an outstanding work environment with rapid advancement potential Gartner associates enjoy exceptional compensation and benefits including:

• An upbeat positive culture. Integrity objectivity collaboration results and a no-limits mindset are central to our values

• Limitless growth. We work with you to help you meet your goals and advance within the company

• Encouragement to be innovative and challenge status quo

• Exposure to industry leading training and development

• Performance based recognition and rewards

Who are we

At Gartner Inc. (NYSE:IT) we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable objective business and technology insights helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979 weve grown to 20000 associates globally who support over 13000 client enterprises in 90 countries and territories. We do important interesting and substantive work that matters. Thats why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work

Our vast virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities opportunities that may not even exist right now for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together our singular unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies cultures religions ethnicities races genders sexual orientations abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why year after year we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner youll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive objective guidance throughout clients AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. Youll have access to unmatched resources expertise and technology and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes.

Its an exciting time to be at Gartner with limitless opportunities to make a real impact grow your skills and build a lasting meaningful career in a field thats reshaping the way we operate. If youre passionate about AI and want to be part of a team thats guiding the leaders who shape the world Gartner is the place for you.

What do we offer

Gartner offers world-class benefits highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.

In our hybrid work environment we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive working virtually when its productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner Join us.

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