Sales compensation is no longer just an incentive; it’s a lever for transformation and profitable growth. Alexander Group’s latest research, Five Sales Compensation Game Changers You Need to Know in 2025, shows that top performers are moving beyond traditional commission models to embrace quota-based pay, differentiated mixes and digital-first roles that deliver results. For manufacturing and distribution executives, the findings spotlight critical opportunities, from building robust M&A comp frameworks to balancing profit and margin trade-offs. This report provides the strategies needed to modernize your compensation program, align it with strategic goals and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.