Senior Sales Steering Manager – Compensation & Planning (m/w/d)

The role

You will manage variable sales compensation and the budget process for Germany. You will also support sales steering and reporting by working with data and systems.

What you will do

• Manage the entire variable sales compensation process from calculation logic to payout data.
• Write SQL queries and adjust calculation logics and reports in QuickSuite.
• Coordinate the update of sales targets and processing of exceptions.
• Coordinate the budget planning for Germany with Finance and relevant departments.
• Create detailed Excel models and develop scenarios.
• Analyze sales performance and business factors to derive recommendations for sales management.
• Collaborate with executives and central stakeholders.
• Improve processes by increasing data quality and automating recurring tasks.

Required qualifications

• At least five years of relevant professional experience in Sales Operations, sales steering, variable sales compensation, Commercial Finance, corporate planning, or a comparable analytical function.
• Very good practical SQL skills.
• Experience with QuickSuite.
• Advanced knowledge in Excel modeling.
• Sound understanding of sales processes, economic success factors, and incentive mechanisms.
• Good entrepreneurial judgment.
• High degree of personal responsibility.
• Careful way of working.
• Ability to set priorities and deliver reliable results during intensive work phases.
• Fluent English skills.
• German skills at least at B2 level.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Up to 30 days of vacation
• Modern office spaces
• Tools, training, and development opportunities

About the company

AutoScout24 promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment with more than 50 nationalities.