What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commission Specialist position at RapidFire Safety & Security?
Description
About RapidFire Safety & Security
RapidFire Safety & Security is a leading provider of fire life safety and security solutions, earning customer trust by delivering exceptional value through strategic acquisitions, allowing us to drive organic growth in every market through the excellence of our teammates.
Job Summary
The Commission Specialist is responsible for accurate calculation, timely processing, and ongoing administration of sales commissions. This role ensures alignment with compensation plans, policies, and regulatory requirements, while delivering transparent and auditable reporting to sales leadership and finance. The ideal candidate combines strong numerical aptitude with attention to detail, process discipline, and excellent stakeholder communication.
Responsibilities
401K Matching Program
Supplemental Benefits
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid holidays, 2 floating holidays
Professional Development and Training Assistance
Great Opportunity for Growth!
About RapidFire Safety & Security
RapidFire Safety & Security is a leading provider of fire life safety and security solutions, earning customer trust by delivering exceptional value through strategic acquisitions, allowing us to drive organic growth in every market through the excellence of our teammates.
Job Summary
The Commission Specialist is responsible for accurate calculation, timely processing, and ongoing administration of sales commissions. This role ensures alignment with compensation plans, policies, and regulatory requirements, while delivering transparent and auditable reporting to sales leadership and finance. The ideal candidate combines strong numerical aptitude with attention to detail, process discipline, and excellent stakeholder communication.
Responsibilities
- Calculate, validate, and reconcile sales commissions in accordance with approved compensation plans and timelines.
- Maintain and audit commission data in [CRM/ERP systems, e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite, SAP], ensuring data integrity and traceability.
- Collaborate with Sales Operations, Finance, and HR to design, implement, and update commission and bonus plans, quotas, accelerators, splits, and thresholds.
- Process commission payments on a monthly/bi-weekly cycle; handle exceptions and investigate discrepancies.
- Produce and distribute commissions-related reporting (payer reports, quota attainment, payout summaries, accretion/recapture analytics) for sales leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Respond to internal inquiries from sales teams regarding commission calculations, timelines, and plan details; provide clear, timely documentation.
- Maintain documentation of compensation plans, policies, and change history; create user-friendly guides and training materials.
- Identify process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability; participate in system upgrades and automation projects (ETL, data pipelines, BI dashboards).
- Support additional accounting / payroll work as needed.
- Degree in Finance, Business, Mathematics, or related field helpful; or equivalent experience.
401K Matching Program
Supplemental Benefits
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid holidays, 2 floating holidays
Professional Development and Training Assistance
Great Opportunity for Growth!
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