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Director, Sales Compensation

Samsara
12 days ago
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide
Remote Sales

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

As the Director of Sales Compensation, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and managing the Go-to-Market organization's compensation programs. Your strategic leadership will ensure that the company's compensation plans effectively align with Samsara’s strategy, business goals, drive performance, and attract, motivate, and retain top talent. 

This is a remote position open to candidates residing in the US.

In this role, you will: 

  • Build the Sales Compensation Strategy function as a key strategic business capability for the Sales and Go-to-Market teams
  • Collaborate with senior leadership, Sales, People, and Finance teams to design, enhance, and implement compensation plans for a variety of Go-to-Market roles (Sales, ADR, Partner, Customer Success, Renewals, etc.)
  • Be a thought leader to the Go-to-Market organization; conduct in-depth market research to benchmark the organization's compensation plans against industry competitors and emerging trends
  • Oversee the rollout and communication of variable compensation plans to employees, ensuring clear understanding of plan mechanics, performance metrics, and potential earnings
  • Monitor and track the performance, evaluate attainment expec