New

Commission Analyst

Flowers Bakeries

parental leave, 401(k)

United States, Georgia, Thomasville

Apr 03, 2026

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflectsHonesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility.With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

Comprehensive health and medical benefits
401(k) Retirement savings plan
Professional growth and leadership training
Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

The Commission Analyst plays a key role in administering, analyzing, and optimizing sales commission and incentive programs across the organization. This role ensures timely, accurate calculation and reporting of commissions while supporting plan design, modeling, and continuous improvement of performance-based compensation strategies.

Acting as a critical liaison between Sales, Finance, and HR, the Commission Analyst ensures alignment of incentive programs with business objectives, compliance standards, and employee engagement goals.

The ideal candidate is data-driven, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Commission Processing:

Accurately calculate commissions and incentives for DSD Sales and other eligible teams in alignment with plan guidelines and performance metrics.

Data Validation & Reporting:

Review, reconcile, and validate sales performance data to ensure integrity of payout calculations. Generate and distribute dashboards and reports for sales leaders and executive stakeholders.

Analytics & Insights:

Analyze compensation trends, investigate discrepancies, and provide actionable insights that enhance program effectiveness and support business goals.

System Management:

Maintain and improve commission tracking systems, models, and automation tools to streamline processes and improve accuracy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with Finance, Sales Ops, and HR teams to ensure program alignment, resolve issues, and support strategic initiatives.

Plan Design Support:

Assist in modeling, simulating, and evaluating new commission structures and "what-if" scenarios to support business growth and performance.

Compliance & Documentation:

Maintain up-to-date compensation plan documents, audit trails, and process documentation to support transparency, compliance, and audit readiness.

Issue Resolution:

Serve as the primary point of contact for commission-related inquiries, resolving issues with accuracy, professionalism, and timeliness.

Audit Support:

Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, reconciliations, and program details as required.

Market & Policy Awareness:

Stay current with compensation trends, regulatory updates, and incentive best practices to recommend improvements and ensure compliance.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 2+ years of experience in compensation, HR analytics, or DSD sales-related roles
Strong Excel skills (e.g. Power BI, pivot tables, x-lookup, v-lookup, formulas, macros)
Experience with commission software
Working knowledge of sales performance metrics and incentive structures
Strong stakeholder management skills
Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or relevant experience preferred

Salary Range- 60000 -65000

We offer a competitive salary up to $65k and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to HR.LSFlowers@flocorp.com.