Role Description
As a Sales Compensation Analyst, you will play a critical part in supporting the design, implementation, administration, and audit of sales compensation programs across global regions. You will work closely with Sales, Finance, HR, and IT to ensure compensation is aligned with business goals, are easy to understand, and executed with precision.
Responsibilities
Compensation Administration
Support end-to-end process for incentive calculations: pull and validate sales performance data, process payments in accordance with plan rules, and ensure error-free execution through robust checks and reconciliations across systems
Develop and execute audit frameworks for ongoing review of compensation; proactively identify and correct discrepancies before payouts are released
Collaborate with Finance and Payroll to ensure accurate and timely disbursement of incentive payments, draws, accelerators, and spiffs
Communication & Collaboration
Respond to inquiries from sales reps and managers regarding plan structure, performance tracking, exception requests, and payout details
Governance & Compliance
Maintain comprehensive documentation of compensation plans, processes, policies, and calculations to support transparency and audit-readiness
Requirements
Minimum 3 years experience directly owning sales compensation
Minimum 3 years hands-on experience with a sales compensation software platform (e.g., Forma.ai, Xactly, Anaplan, CaptivateIQ)
Has supported sales compensation for a team of 50 or more sellers and leaders
Strong understanding of sales incentive structures such as quotas, accelerators, draws, and spiffs
Expert proficiency in Excel, g-sheet including complex formulas, lookup functions, IF statements, pivot tables, and data analysis. You will be comparing, merging, and auditing large data files across systems
Ability to follow, improve, and document processes that result in improved quality, accuracy, and compliance to sales incentives
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related analytical field
Experience working in a global sales organization or across multiple geographies
Familiarity with Salesforce CRM and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI)
Compensation Canada Pay Range $99,500—$134,600 CAD
The range listed above is the expected annual salary/OTE for this role, subject to change.
Salary/OTE is just one component of Dropbox’s total rewards package. All regular employees are also eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Company Description
Dropbox isn’t just a workplace—it’s a living lab for more enlightened ways of working. We're a global community of bold visionaries and resourceful doers who are shaping the future of Dropbox—and with it the future of work. Our Virtual First model combines the autonomy of a distributed workplace with the power of human connection, making space for both meaningful work and meaningful relationships. With our start-up mindset and enterprise-level opportunities, you can be who you are and grow into who you’re meant to be. Here, you can own your impact to make work more intuitive, joyful, and human—for you as a Dropboxer and for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. If you're ready to push boundaries—and yourself— Dropbox is ready for you.
Team Description
The Dropbox Business Strategy & Operations team unlocks the company's full potential by driving strategic initiatives and enabling operational excellence. We blend analytical rigor with creative problem-solving to tackle Dropbox’s biggest opportunities and challenges across all business functions. Partnering closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Finance, we turn strategic vision into actionable plans that guide growth, optimize performance, and enhance decision-making. Our work shapes the future of Dropbox by leading cross-functional business planning, developing insights that inform corporate and business unit strategies, and building the systems and processes that power scalable success. If you're passionate about strategic thinking, solving complex problems, and creating impact through collaboration, join our Business Strategy & Operations team.
Areas of work include Corporate Strategy, Business Unit Strategy, Sales Operations, Business Planning, Strategic Insights, and Business Systems Development.
Areas of work include Strategic Partnerships, Channel Development, Distribution Strategy, Partner Management, Revenue Growth Initiatives, and Market Expansion.
Benefits
Dropbox is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all Dropboxers and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage*
Retirement savings through a defined contribution pension or savings plan**
Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off policy in addition to statutory holidays, allowing you time to unplug, unwind, and refresh
Income Protection Plans: Life and disability insurance*
Business Travel Protection: Travel medical and accident insurance*
Perks Allowance to be used on what matters most to you, whether that’s wellness, learning and development, food & groceries, and much more
Parental benefits including: Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Adoptions and Surrogacy support, and Lactation support
Mental health and wellness benefits
Additional benefits details are available upon request.
- Where group plans are not available, allowances may be provided
Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, enABLE, TODOS (Latinx), Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, and Women at Dropbox.
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