Senior Manager - Sales Compensation, Vienna

Company Description We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description Position Overview

The Senior Manager, Sales Compensation is responsible for leading the strategy, design, implementation, and administration of sales commission plans. This role partners closely with Total Reward, Sales Leadership and Finance to ensure compensation programs align with company objectives, drive desired sales behaviors, and are financially sound.

In addition to plan design, this leader manages an analyst responsible for calculating, validating, and delivering accurate and timely commission payments. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with operational rigor, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex compensation structures into scalable processes.

The Challenge:

Lead the design and annual refresh of sales compensation plans in partnership with Sales Leadership and Finance.

Align compensation structures with business goals, revenue targets, and go-to-market strategy.

Model financial impact of proposed plans, including cost of sales, quota attainment distributions, and incentive effectiveness.

Establish clear plan documentation, rules, and governance to ensure transparency and consistency.

Evaluate and refine compensation programs based on performance data and business outcomes.

Serve as the primary liaison between Sales, Finance, People, and Executive Leadership on all sales compensation matters.

Provide guidance on quota setting, territory design, and performance measurement.

Support executive decision-making with insights on incentive effectiveness and cost management.

Oversee end-to-end commission calculation processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with plan terms.

Lead quarterly commission cycles, including validation, approvals, and payout delivery.

Develop and maintain scalable processes and controls to support growth and complexity.

Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal and external financial standards.

Own and optimize sales compensation systems and tools.

Partner with Finance Systems teams to enhance automation, reporting, and data integrity.

Drive process improvements to reduce manual effort and increase scalability.

Deliver regular reporting on commission payouts, attainment, and plan performance.

Analyze trends to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for optimization.

Provide actionable insights to improve performance outcomes.

About You

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

5–8+ years of experience in sales compensation, sales operations, finance, or a related field.

2–5+ years of people management experience.

Deep expertise in incentive plan design, commission calculations, and financial modeling.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Experience with sales compensation systems (e.g., Xactly, CaptivateIQ, Anaplan, or similar).

Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking with strong execution capability

Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Operational rigor and process orientation

Leadership and team development

Data-driven decision making

Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Our Offer

Acollaborative environmentwith colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe,AsiaandUS) including varioussocial eventsandteambuilding.

Flexibilityto manage your workday and tasks withautonomy.

A balance ofstructureandautonomyto tackle your daily tasks.

Vibrantandinclusivecommunity, includingWomen in TechandPride groupswhich welcome all participants.

GlobalEmployee AssistanceProgramme.

CalmandReulayapp(leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience).

Online training videos.

Flexible working hours.

While we appreciate the flexibility and benefits of working from home, we strongly believe that coming together in person fosters stronger connections, encourages collaboration, and drives innovation—both as individuals and as a company. The energy, shared ideas, and team support we experience in the officetrengthenthe foundation of our success and culture. For this reason, we are an office-first businessoperatingon a hybrid model, with team members working in the office three days a week tobuild relationships, exchange ideas, and grow together.

Additional Information The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria)– we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!

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