Sales Compensation Sr Mgr

ABS Global, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Sales Compensation to lead the design, implementation, and analysis of sales compensation programs that drive performance and align with our commercial strategy. The position is located remotely within the United States. The Senior Manager, Sales Compensation has primary accountability for developing strategic, competitive, and effective compensation plans, ensuring they are integrated across the business and deliver measurable value. The successful candidate will be an experienced leader in sales compensation strategy, adept at translating complex data into actionable insights, and skilled in influencing senior stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $127,000 - $170,000 USD. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• Design, model, and implement sales compensation plans that align with business strategy, market conditions, and sales roles.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Finance, and HR leaders to ensure sales compensation plans are strategically integrated and operationally supported.
• Lead performance monitoring, reporting, and analysis of plan effectiveness, providing actionable insights to inform decision-making.
• Evaluate internal and external market data to maintain competitive and cost-effective compensation frameworks.
• Measure the ROI of incentive plans, identifying opportunities to optimize sales behaviors and cost-to-sell.
• Maintain strong governance standards, ensuring compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and external regulations.
• Drive communication and change management initiatives to promote sales force understanding, adoption, and engagement.
• Oversee compensation systems, processes, and integrations to ensure scalability and accuracy.

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in sales compensation design and analysis, including quota setting and plan modeling.
• Demonstrated ability t.o lead strategic projects and influence senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in compensation modeling tools, analytics, and reporting.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed business environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or professional certifications in Compensation or related discipline.
• Experience with sales performance management platforms and data visualization tools.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to link compensation strategy to commercial results.

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future. 

ABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products.  Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941.  We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network.  We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (earned time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.  

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. 

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@genusplc.com.