Manager, Sales Compensation & Analytics

Sales Force Program Manager

Acts as a subject matter expert on specific sales force programs and applications for the Financial Planning Program. Analyzes business opportunities to recommend new strategies, programs, and tactics. Designs and executes programs to improve the effectiveness of the sales force, including the development, enhancement, and maintenance of a suite of sales force applications/programs including Scorecard, target setting, compensation administration/initiatives, and process improvement. Provides support to employees to facilitate the achievement of business results. Manages investigations / escalations from sales leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Coordinates the management of databases; ensures alignment and integration of data in adherence with data governance standards.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Leads/participates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Identifies business needs, designs/develops tools and training programs; may include delivery of training to audiences.
• Breaks down strategic problems and analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Monitors and tracks performance and addresses any issues.
• Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Develops and manages a business/group program.
• Reviews the program for effectiveness, considers industry trends, and recommends enhancements; implements changes.
• Develops sales force tools and assists with training programs.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in Business or a related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Program management skills - In-depth.
• Change management and leadership skills - In-depth.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

Salary: $69,000.00 - $129,000.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group's pay range and type. Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group's expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group's total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.