Manager, Analytics & Insights - Sales Performance

About the Role: You have the opportunity to join Wolters Kluwer as a Manager of Analytics & Insights for Sales Performance Management in the newly created Incentive Compensation & Planning COE. Your role will involve supporting 5 core divisions, approximately 55 subsidiaries, and 3,000+ sellers across 140+ countries. You will collaborate with various Divisions & Business Units as well as the Sales Transformation team within the Corporate Strategy, Innovation, and M&A Group. Responsibilities: - Build and Manage dashboards in Xactly and/or external tools - Present complex data in a clear, actionable format for stakeholders using Xactly - Support annual and quarterly planning processes with data-driven recommendations - Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and growth opportunities using Xactly Modules & Apps - Partner with cross-functional teams to align Xactly analytics with business objectives - Lead initiatives to enhance analytics & insights processes and tools (Xactly) - Support deployment of Xactly analytics solutions and other BI tools - Train team members and stakeholders on Xactly analytics tools & methodologies - Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support Incentive compensation management - Provide actionable recommendations to optimize sales processes and improve efficiency - Communicate complex data visually for stakeholders - Oversee performance of Sales Incentive Plans and SPIFF programs - Support compliance with Internal Controls team for data-related requirements - Provide ad hoc insights for plan design reviews and post-mortems - Support and/or develop data-driven Incentive compensation strategies - Provide Xactly administration support as needed Skills & Experiences: - 5+ years relevant experience with Sales Compensation Analytics - Bachelors degree in business, Finance, or related field - Xactly Certification(s) or ability to obtain after onboarding - Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate insightful analytics from complex data - Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills - Experience managing incentive compensation related disputes & inquiries - Proven experience identifying root causes of common challenges and delivering improvements - Ability to think strategically while considering tactical implications - Strong experience with PowerPoint, Excel, and advanced SQL - Experience establishing data governance practices for insightful analytics Nice to Have: - Experience with Xactly Reporting - Certifications from other ICM systems (i.e. Varicent, SAP-Callidus) - Certification(s) in Analytics systems (i.e. Tableau, Power BI, Data Studio) - Experience with ETL tools (i.e., Informatica) for data automation & transformation About the Role: You have the opportunity to join Wolters Kluwer as a Manager of Analytics & Insights for Sales Performance Management in the newly created Incentive Compensation & Planning COE. Your role will involve supporting 5 core divisions, approximately 55 subsidiaries, and 3,000+ sellers across 140+ countries. You will collaborate with various Divisions & Business Units as well as the Sales Transformation team within the Corporate Strategy, Innovation, and M&A Group. Responsibilities: - Build and Manage dashboards in Xactly and/or external tools - Present complex data in a clear, actionable format for stakeholders using Xactly - Support annual and quarterly planning processes with data-driven recommendations - Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and growth opportunities using Xactly Modules & Apps - Partner with cross-functional teams to align Xactly analytics with business objectives - Lead initiatives to enhance analytics & insights processes and tools (Xactly) - Support deployment of Xactly analytics solutions and other BI tools - Train team members and stakeholders on Xactly analytics tools & methodologies - Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support Incentive compensation management - Provide actionable recommendations to optimize sales processes and improve efficiency - Communicate complex data visually for stakeholders - Oversee performance of Sales Incentive Plans and SPIFF programs - Support compliance with Internal Controls team for data-related requirements - Provide ad hoc insights for plan design reviews and post-mortems - Support and/or develop data-driven Incentive compensation strategies - Provide Xactly administration support as needed Skills & Experiences: - 5+ years relevant experience with Sales Compensation Analytics - Bachelors degree in business, Finance, or related field - Xactly Certification(s) or ability to obtain after onboarding - Strong analytical skills with the ability to generate insightful analytics from complex data - Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills - Experience managing incentive compensation related disputes & inquiries - Proven experience identifying root causes of common challenges and delivering improvements - Ability to think strategically while