--- title: 'Global Total Rewards Lead - Sales Incentives at Aleph' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/global-total-rewards-lead-sales-incentives-aleph-madrid-yba1a1fd04rk' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Global Total Rewards Lead - Sales Incentives at Aleph - **Company:** Aleph - **Location:** Madrid, Spain - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/aleph/53b6ba5c-9cf3-4e5e-9346-85b19df19655 ## Job description Are you ready to join our digital revolution journey? At Aleph, we’re not just part of the digital advertising landscape—we’re shaping its future. Representing the world’s leading platforms, including TikTok, Amazon, Google, and nearly 55 others, we operate in 130+ markets across new and existing geographies. Our mission is to empower advertisers and brands to unlock the full potential of these platforms' advertising capabilities. By fostering long-lasting partnerships, we create limitless opportunities for people and businesses to advertise effectively at both local and global levels. With a presence spanning continents, Aleph offers you the chance to be part of a fast-growing, innovative team where your work makes a direct impact. If you’re ambitious, forward-thinking, and eager to thrive in a dynamic, global environment, Aleph is the perfect place to build your career. Are you a sales compensation expert who thrives at the intersection of data, design, and business impact? As part of our Global Total Rewards team, you will lead the design, governance, and optimization of sales incentive programs worldwide, owning the full cycle from plan design through communication and payment accuracy at every step. You'll collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, Sales Operations, and business leaders, bringing the analytical rigor and design thinking needed to build incentive programs that perform at a global scale. This is a hands-on role with one direct report, you'll be close to the work, close to the business, and close to the decisions that matter. If you excel at turning business strategy into fair, meaningful incentive programs in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, we want you on our team. ## What You’ll Do Reporting to the Vice President of Total Rewards, you will own the compensation programs that sit at the heart of how we attract, motivate, and retain top sales talent globally. Your key responsibilities include: - Sales Compensation & Variable Pay. Own the end-to-end design, execution, and continuous improvement of global variable pay programs, with a heavy focus on sales teams (commissions, MBO Plans, SPIFFs, and more). - Job Architecture. Contribute to job evaluation and description processes, position grading, and ongoing maintenance of our Job Framework. - Market Benchmarking & Data Intelligence. Lead comprehensive benchmarking studies and job pricing analyses to ensure global competitiveness across compensation and benefits. - Data & Analytics. Design and produce Total Rewards reports and dashboards, conduct detailed cost analyses, and translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders across the business. - Compliance & Audits. Provide data and expertise for compensation-related audits, staying ahead of legislative changes and industry best practices. - Stakeholder Partnership. Collaborate with HR Business Partners and business leaders on day-to-day activities including job leveling, compensation benchmarks, and pay adjustments. - Team Contribution. Champion Total Rewards team initiatives that continuously strengthen our employee value proposition. ## What You Need For This Role - Experience. 8+ years in a Global Total Rewards function within a matrixed, high-growth organization. Background in tech or digital media with a track record of international sales compensation rollouts strongly preferred. - Education. Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field. A Master's degree or professional compensation certification (e.g. CCP) is a strong advantage. - Analytical Mindset. Highly quantitative and detail-oriented, with a commitment to discreet handling of sensitive compensation data. - Technical Proficiency. Advanced experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office. Workday experience is a major plus. AI literacy and hands-on use of tools like Claude, Gemini, or ChatGPT is highly valued. - Communication. Full professional proficiency in English is essential; Spanish fluency is a plus. - Adaptability. The resilience and drive to develop and roll out large-scale Total Rewards programs across a global organization. - Culture Add. We're a small, collaborative, and high-performing team. We value directness and strong opinions, held loosely, designs get challenged here, and that's how we get better. Flexibility matters: this is a collaborative environment where designs evolve through healthy challenge, and exceptions to policy exist but are managed carefully. What Will Make Us Really Love You - You bring a track record of success in a similar role, with hands-on experience. - You’re not afraid to challenge the status quo and bring fresh, out-of-the-box ideas to the table. - You anticipate challenges before they arise and take initiative to find effective solutions. - You have an eye for detail. - You thrive on teamwork but also bring a driven, goal-oriented spirit. - You’re genuinely enthusiastic about advertising, ad-tech, and staying ahead of industry trends. - You have the ability to engage and communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a positive and approachable way. ## What You’ll Love About Us - We care about your individuality by giving you freedom to grow and create within the company, regardless of your position - Learn from the best: Our state of the art workshops guarantee the latest insights into digital advertising - Be part of a company with a truly global footprint, working with leading brands, platforms, and publishers across 90+ markets. - We foster a dynamic environment where creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas are encouraged and celebrated. - Join a diverse, multicultural team that values and embraces different perspectives, experiences, and talents. - At Aleph, your work directly contributes to connecting brands and consumers in meaningful ways, shaping the future of digital advertising. In line with the EU Pay Transparency Directive, we are committed to fair and open compensation practices. For this role, the minimum gross annual base salary is EUR 55,000. In addition to base salary, this role includes a variable component, paid annually. The final offer will reflect your experience, skills, and the scope of the role. ## #ALEPH Why Join Us? Aleph is a place of many cultures, perspectives, and talents. We support each other, creating an environment of giving and receiving. We value partnership and communication because we believe it takes a group of people to achieve great things. We are energized by our ever-changing industry, our curiosity keeps us learning and seeking out new opportunities. We stay flexible and adaptable, and believe in moving with the speed of change. We encourage everyone to strive for more, providing our internal talent with growth opportunities and the ability to learn together. ## #ALEPH ## About Aleph ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Aleph is a global enabler of digital advertising and fintech solutions, connecting major digital platforms with advertisers in over 130 high-growth emerging markets. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D) - **Headquarters**: Miami, Florida, United States (with headquarters also in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Buenos Aires, Argentina; 65+ local offices worldwide) - **Founded**: 2005 - **Founders**: Gaston Taratuta ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Advertising Services, Digital Advertising, Fintech (Cross-Border Payments) - **Target customers**: B2B; major digital platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok, Spotify, Reddit, X/Twitter, Snap, Twitch, Pinterest), advertisers, and businesses operating in emerging markets. - **Mission or purpose statement**: To make digital advertising accessible globally and accelerate digital growth in high-growth markets. Through its social initiative, Digital Ad Expert, it aims to create economic opportunities through digital advertising education. ## Products & Services For each major offering: - **Digital Advertising Enablement**: Aleph provides exclusive local sales, support, and payment solutions for over 50 of the world's leading digital platforms (e.g., Google, Meta, TikTok, Spotify, Reddit, X, Snap, Twitch, Pinterest) in emerging markets. - **Cross-Border Payments (Fintech)**: Through acquired entities like Localpayment, Aleph facilitates seamless cross-border payment solutions in multiple currencies, helping platforms and businesses operate globally with speed and compliance. - **Digital Ad Expert**: A social initiative and educational platform offering free courses on digital advertising, live and on-demand, in multiple languages. A member of UNESCO’s Global Skills Academy, it has over 700,000 registered students in 140+ countries. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed on a current basis; notably, in October 2025, Saudi Arabian SMC Media announced plans to acquire a stake in Aleph Group for global expansion, per PR Newswire. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$500M USD** (as of latest fiscal year); Total Funding of **$495M** (including a $470M Private Equity round led by CVC Capital Partners in July 2021, and investments from X/Twitter, Snap, and MercadoLibre). The company is profitable. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: CVC Capital Partners (lead investor, $470M PE round), X (formerly Twitter), Snap, MercadoLibre, SMC Media (Saudi Arabia, pending stake). - **Growth Signals**: 1,301 employees (+13% YoY growth); workforce distributed across 91 countries with 65+ local offices; completed 5 acquisitions since 2021 (including Ad Dynamo, Clever Ads, Connect Ads, Entravision's digital ad business, and Localpayment); expanding partnerships with Spotify, Reddit, and TikTok in key markets like the Philippines and Kenya; active job postings at 82 positions globally. ## Competitive Advantages - **Exclusive Partnerships**: Exclusive or preferred partnerships with over 50 major global digital platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok, Spotify, Reddit, X, Snap, etc.) in over 130 high-growth markets, creating a strong distribution and sales moat. - **Local Market Expertise**: Deep, on-the-ground presence in 65+ offices across 91 countries, enabling localized execution, compliance, and payment handling that global competitors often cannot match. - **Integrated Fintech**: Ownership of cross-border payment infrastructure (Localpayment) seamlessly integrated with ad sales, providing a one-stop shop for platforms and advertisers. - **Scale & Track Record**: 20 years of operation, $500M in revenue, and proven ability to acquire and integrate companies effectively. ## Strategic Focus - **Global Expansion & Consolidation**: Continued expansion in emerging markets (e.g., Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Kenya) and consolidation of regional operations (e.g., Aleph consolidated its APAC operations under a single brand identity in June 2025). - **Deepening Platform Partnerships**: Growing ad revenue for key partners like Spotify and Reddit by hiring specialized sales talent (e.g., Senior Client Partner - Spotify, Client Partner - Reddit). - **Education & Ecosystem Growth**: Scaling the "Digital Ad Expert" platform to train the next generation of digital advertisers, creating a talent pipeline and boosting overall market demand. - **Strategic Acquisitions**: Using M&A to acquire capabilities (e.g., payments with Localpayment) and market share (e.g., Entravision’s digital ad business). ## Why Work Here - **Global Impact & Scale**: Work on a global stage, impacting digital advertising in over 130 high-growth markets. The company operates at a massive scale with partnerships including Google, Meta, TikTok, and Spotify. - **Fast Growth & Opportunity**: With 13% annual headcount growth, 82 open positions, and significant M&A activity, there is strong upward mobility and career growth for high performers. The company is actively hiring for roles from Client Partners to Data Engineers. - **Culture & Mission**: Aleph emphasizes digital inclusion and education through its Digital Ad Expert initiative, offering a sense of purpose beyond commercial goals. It describes itself as a place where you can "make a real impact." - **Work Model**: Hybrid work model is prevalent across many global offices, offering flexibility (e.g., roles in Seoul, Madrid, Mumbai). Some roles are remote-friendly. - **Engineering & Tech Culture**: The company is investing in data engineering roles (e.g., Data Engineer posting), indicating a growing tech backbone to support its platform and payment infrastructure. Talent at Aleph comes from major tech companies (Google, Meta, TikTok, Microsoft, Accenture) and alumni frequently move to TikTok, Teads, Google, and Spotify, suggesting a high-caliber peer group and strong career mobility. ## Sources 1. [Aleph Digital Website - Home](https://alephdigital.com/) 2. [Aleph Digital Website - Company](https://alephdigital.com/company) 3. [Aleph Careers Page (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/aleph) 4. [LinkedIn - Aleph Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alephgroup) 5. [Tracxn - Aleph Company Profile](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/aleph/__yrgFf2pgNlGLd2PcAKpESOZjOVJlTM2TttFX-aGVTic) 6. [PR Newswire - SMC Media Stake in Aleph (Oct 2025)](https://www.prnewswire.com) 7. [Zawya - Uber Advertising Expansion in Saudi Arabia (Apr 2025)](https://www.zawya.com) 8. [TechMoran - TikTok Partnership in Kenya (Jan 2025)](https://techmoran.com) 9. [Media Update - Aleph Spotify Partnership (May 2025)](https://www.mediaupdate.co.za) 10. 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