Company :Highmark Inc.Job Description : JOB SUMMARY

The job effectively models, implements, and manages sales incentives plans from end to end for the entire Health Plan.  It is a critical role that helps to motivate the sales force and is central to helping the team achieve enrollment targets.  This position will facilitate design sessions with senior executives and lead a team that will complete modeling to understand the financial impact of design decisions and to ensure the plans are aligned to the budgeted financials.  Once complete, the job will work with the team to administer the plans and to submit payment to the sales team.  The process is cyclical and after payments are made for a few quarters, design begins again in Q3.  This is a key role in a dynamic work environment that has interaction with management at all levels.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity.  Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.

Lead team in modeling design decisions to ensure financial viability of the plans.

Lead team in Sales Incentive Plan payout calculations to ensure timeliness and accuracy.

Performance tracking - report out on progress against annual objectives, dollars paid out versus budget.

Continuous improvement - improve toolset used to manage payouts / lead team in these efforts.

Facilitate and perform project management for design sessions with senior leadership to outline the sales incentive plan for the following year.

Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATIONRequired:Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or Engineering

Preferred:None

Substitutions:None

EXPERIENCE

Required:

5 years' experience in Finance Modeling or Cross-functional business partnering, and3 years' experience in Leadership / Management

Preferred:3 years' experience in Finance Planning & Analysis, or3 years' experience in Sales incentive AdministrationAlteryx

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONSRequired:None

Preferred:

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

SKILLSCross-functional Teal LeadershipProject ManagementFinancial / Variance AnalysisFinancial ModelingCollaborative Problem SolvingCommercial / Market InsightsVerbal and Written Communication Skills

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (other than English)None

Travel Requirements0% - 25%

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSPosition Type:

Office-Based

Teaches / Trains others regularly

Frequently

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the-office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Rarely

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Does Not Apply

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

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