Full-Time

Sales Compensation Manager

Updated on 3/14/2025

Instawork

Instawork

1,001-5,000 employees

Connects businesses with vetted hourly workers

Compensation Overview

$120k - $160kAnnually

+ Equity + Stock Options

Mid, Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

This is a hybrid position, which may require some in-office days.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Market Research
SQL
Financial analysis
Salesforce
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Minimum of 4-6 years in a GTM Operations role: Sales Compensation, Financial Analysis, Sales Strategy and Territory Design.
  • Demonstrable skills in project management.
  • Proven experience in Sales Compensation design, execution, and process improvement.
  • Experience working with and implementing compensation tools like Xactly, Salesforce SPIFF, or other similar tools.
  • Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision-making ability.
  • Strong SQL & Excel skills.
  • Strong understanding of Salesforce data structures and other GTM systems.
  • Experience working alongside sales, finance, and legal teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to build strong relationships and liaise effectively with key stakeholders.
  • The ability to operate independently and as part of a team contributes to the organization's success and growth.
  • A knack for handling multiple projects concurrently, showcasing your strong organizational and time management skills.
  • An impressive attention to detail, ensuring that all tasks are performed accurately and efficiently.
  • An enthusiastic and self-driven approach, thriving in a rapidly evolving environment.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute comprehensive compensation plans that align with sales objectives and growth targets, collaborating with leadership to ensure strategies support overall business goals.
  • Oversee the administration of sales compensation plans, ensuring timely and accurate payouts, and establish clear guidelines and policies for consistency and fairness.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to refine compensation models, track and analyze metrics, and provide regular reports and insights to senior management on trends and outcomes.
  • Communicate compensation plans and changes effectively to the sales team and stakeholders, serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries and providing guidance and support.
  • Work closely with HR, Finance, Sales Operations, IT, and data teams to ensure alignment, integration, and leverage of compensation management and reporting technology.
  • Keep abreast of industry best practices and trends, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance strategies through market research, benchmarking, and process improvements.
  • Ensure all compensation practices comply with legal and regulatory requirements, mitigating risks through diligent oversight and management.

Instawork connects businesses with over 5 million vetted short-term, seasonal, and temp-to-hire workers through its online platform. This platform addresses the challenges businesses face in finding hourly workers, which traditional staffing agencies often struggle with. Instawork's intelligent matching system efficiently pairs businesses with suitable workers from its extensive database, ensuring that only reliable candidates are presented. The company has a rigorous vetting process, leading to a high demand for its workers, with 93% of businesses wanting to rehire them and a low 2% no-show rate. Businesses can view worker profiles and experience before shifts, and those looking for full-time employees can also search and hire from Instawork's database. The company generates revenue by charging businesses for its staffing services, and its importance grew during the pandemic, reinforcing its market position.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$144M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Post-pandemic demand for flexible work solutions boosts Instawork's market relevance.
  • Acquisition of Able Jobs expands Instawork's tools and global market offerings.
  • Expansion into Phoenix and Savannah captures regional demand for flexible staffing.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from gig economy platforms like Wonolo and Bluecrew is increasing.
  • Regulatory scrutiny over worker classification could impact Instawork's business model.
  • Economic downturns in hospitality may reduce demand for hourly workers.

What makes Instawork unique

  • Instawork offers an automated matching solution for hospitality professionals and businesses.
  • The platform connects businesses with over 5 million vetted short-term and seasonal workers.
  • Instawork's intelligent matching system ensures high demand and low no-show rates.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Commuter Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

8%
Accesswire
Sep 10th, 2024
Instawork Launches Award Series Recognizing Businesses Providing Exceptional Flexible Work Opportunities for Hourly Workers

Instawork launches award series recognizing businesses providing exceptional Flexible Work opportunities for hourly workers.

InstaWork
Aug 18th, 2024
Instawork secures $18M, expands to Phoenix

Instawork announced two major milestones: securing $18 million in new funding from investors including Spark Capital, GV, and Burst Capital, with Nabeel Hyatt from Spark Capital joining the board, and expanding into Greater Phoenix. The new funding will accelerate U.S. expansion, and a new office in Scottsdale will hire dozens of full-time employees. Instawork is also growing teams in the Bay Area and Bangalore. Visit www.instawork.com for more information.

Inc42
Aug 6th, 2024
Instawork Snaps Up Bengaluru-based Hiring Platform Able Jobs

Flexible staffing solution provider Instawork has bought Bengaluru-based hiring platform Able Jobs to scale up its global job market with new tools and offerings.

The Economic Times
Aug 6th, 2024
Instawork Acquires Able Jobs; $2.3M Raised

San Francisco-based Instawork has acquired Bengaluru-based Able Jobs for an undisclosed amount. Able Jobs cofounder Ravish Agrawal will serve as an advisor, while Siddharth Srivastava will join Instawork as a product leader. Elevation Capital, Titan Capital, and other investors will exit, and Able Jobs' small team will join Instawork. Able Jobs, founded in 2019, raised $2.3 million and helped over 35,000 candidates secure jobs. Instawork, founded in 2016, has raised $160 million and was valued at $760 million in 2023.

The Economic Times
Aug 6th, 2024
US-based Instawork acquires Bengaluru-based Able Jobs for undisclosed amount

Ravish Agrawal, one of the cofounders, will serve as an advisor to Instawork, while Siddharth Srivastava, the other cofounder will join Instawork as a product leader.