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Sales Compensation Specialist
full-time•City of London, Cambridge
About this role
Darktrace is a global leader in AI for cybersecurity that keeps organizations ahead of the changing threat landscape every day. Founded in 2013, Darktrace provides the essential cybersecurity platform protecting nearly 10,000 organizations from unknown threats using its proprietary AI.
The Darktrace Active AI Security Platform™ delivers a proactive approach to cyber resilience to secure the business across the entire digital estate – from network to cloud to email. Breakthrough innovations from our R&D teams have resulted in over 200 patent applications filed. Darktrace’s platform and services are supported by over 2,400 employees around the world. To learn more, visit http://www.darktrace.com.
Job Description:
We’re looking for a Sales Compensation Specialist to join our growing team and ensure the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of our incentive programs worldwide.
What will I be doing:
In this role, you’ll be responsible for executing and optimizing global sales commission processes, partnering with cross-functional teams, and driving continuous improvement. Your key responsibilities will include:
Administering and processing global sales commissions and incentives in line with compensation plans and compliance standards.
Collaborating with Revenue Operations, Finance, HR, and Payroll to ensure accurate data flows across CRM, ERP, HCM, and compensation platforms.
Validating performance data, quota attainment, and managing exceptions to ensure accurate monthly payouts.
Maintaining detailed documentation to support internal controls and international compliance (SOX, GDPR).
Acting as a key contact for global stakeholders, resolving compensation queries and disputes.
Delivering commission statements and analytics to sales teams, leadership, and the board.
Leading process improvements and system enhancements, including automation and standardization.
Supporting cross-regional projects such as system integrations, policy rollouts, and audit readiness.
What experience do I need:
We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional with strong expertise in sales compensation. You’ll be comfortable navigating complex commission structures, collaborating across teams, and driving accuracy in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment. Key experience includes:
Background in Sales Compensation, Finance, or Payroll
Strong Excel skills (including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
Experience with Salesforce, Xactly, or similar tools
Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and work independently
Confidence in communicating with internal stakeholders
A university degree is preferred, but we value hands-on experience and initiative just as highly.
Benefits:
23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
Additional day off for your birthday,
Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,
Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
Enhanced family leave,
Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
Cycle to work scheme.
What you'll do
- This role involves executing and optimizing global sales commission processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance across incentive programs worldwide. Key duties include administering commissions, collaborating with various departments, validating performance data, and resolving compensation queries.
About Darktrace
Darktrace is a global leader in AI cybersecurity, providing the essential cybersecurity platform to secure organizations today and for an ever-changing future. Darktrace AI learns from each business's unique data in real time, detecting threats and intervening against attacks with precision and speed. We are a diverse and inclusive team of over 2,400 employees, each playing a crucial role in protecting nearly 10,000 organizations and communities worldwide from known, unknown, and novel cyber-threats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Sales Compensation Specialist do at Darktrace?
As a Sales Compensation Specialist at Darktrace, you will: this role involves executing and optimizing global sales commission processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance across incentive programs worldwide. Key duties include administering commissions, collaborating with various departments, validating performance data, and resolving compensation queries..
Is the Sales Compensation Specialist position at Darktrace remote?
The Sales Compensation Specialist position at Darktrace is based in City of London, England, United Kingdom and Cambridge, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Sales Compensation Specialist position at Darktrace?
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