Sr Manager - Compensation Administrator, Digital Sales at Visa

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

206350.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Rigor, Strategic Thinking, Operational Excellence, Project Management, Communication, Presentation Skills, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Relationship Management, Collaboration, Data Integrity, Process Improvement, Issue Resolution, Sales Incentive Programs, Governance, Compliance

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Company Description Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa. Job Description The Global Digital Sales team is a new team responsible for building out a digital response and sales coverage engine supporting multiple digital sales centers, enabling Visa to accelerate growth, leveraging continuous innovation with an optimized sales model while building deeper relationships with our customers. We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategically minded individual to oversee Digital Sales Compensation Operations to support our growing organization. This role serves as a strategic enabler of Digital Sales growth, responsible for architecting and optimizing global sales incentive programs that align with business priorities and drive performance. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and operational excellence to ensure governance, and deliver insights that shape go-to-market effectiveness. Key Responsibilities: Sales Incentive Program Design & Roll Out Partner with Global Digital Sales Center of Excellence (COE), Global Sales and Commercial Operations (GSCO), and Finance to support the design, rollout, and operationalization of sales incentive programs—including standard sales incentive program, contests, and other variable compensation mechanisms—aligned with global and regional business objectives. Ensure all plans are compliant with corporate policies, legal standards, and local regulations across markets, and maintain robust documentation and governance frameworks for approvals, exceptions, and audits. Operational Execution Partner with key cross functional partners to establish end-to-end processes ensuring accurate data flow between CRM, compensation tools, and payroll systems, with strong controls for deal audit and compliance. Monitor compensation program effectiveness, identify data integrity issues, and drive continuous process improvements. Issue Resolution & Support Serve as the primary point of contact for SIP-related inquiries and escalations. Troubleshoot discrepancies in data, calculations, or plan interpretation, working with relevant teams to resolve issues. Ensure timely and clear communication to impacted stakeholders. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: 8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects involving Sales, Finance, HR, and Operations. Experience designing and implementing global incentive programs across multiple regions. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Preferred Qualifications: 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD Experience supporting a sales organization. Strong program/project management skills & strong facilitation skills. Ability to effectively navigate and lead others in an ambiguous environment to achieve high levels of performance and deliver sustainable value to the organization by holding yourself and others accountable. Strong relationship-management skills and ability to communicate effectively, and collaborate with, senior-to-exec management. Strategic, analytical thinker who consistently challenges the status quo and constructively challenges the team to aim for higher ground, change agent. Global experience preferred. Additional Information Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department. Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time. Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers. Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law. Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code. U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 120,900 to 206,350 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.

Responsibilities

Oversee Digital Sales Compensation Operations and architect global sales incentive programs. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and optimize processes for effective compensation management.