SEMrush

Commercial Account Executive, US & Canada (North America Sales Team)

SEMrush$141K — $171K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience as an Account Executive in IT.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Technically adept with a fast learning curve for new technologies.
  • Proficient in internet and social media use.
  • Strong independent and self-responsible work ethic.
  • Self-motivated and result-oriented with monthly targets.
  • Collaborative team player with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Build and nurture relationships within a designated business portfolio through proactive outreach.
  • Understand customer needs and provide tailored solutions to drive growth with Semrush.
  • Identify and execute cross-sell and up-sell opportunities using Semrush products.
  • Deliver a value-oriented sales experience leveraging customer behavior analytics.
  • Collaborate with a CSM to ensure customer retention in your book of business.
  • Achieve and report on daily/weekly/monthly activity goals to meet sales targets.
  • Coordinate with product specialists to introduce new Semrush offerings to clients.

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities with high promotion rates.
  • Flexible work environments with teams across 40+ locations.
  • Comprehensive onboarding through offline and online bootcamps.
  • Recognition programs like President's Club for top performers.
  • Higher than average quota attainment rates recognized by RepVue.
  • Uncapped commission potential for top sales achievers.
  • Access to low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Robust life and disability insurance options.
Full Job Description
About the opportunity

The Sales team is at the forefront of empowering businesses to achieve online visibility and digital marketing success. Through our selling approach and world-class enablement programs, we equip our team with the tools, resources, and training. This is how we keep delivering meaningful results for our customers.

Joining the Sales team also means:

  • Fast forward and continuous career growth: the highest rate of promotions within the organization

  • A team spread across 40+ locations around the globe

  • Offline and online bootcamps as part of our onboarding process

  • President’s club—an opportunity to celebrate exceptional results and reward top performers in high-class vacation destination 

  • Quota attainment has been recognized as higher than market average, according to RepVue

  • Uncapped commissions

About your future tasks

  • Create, preserve, and grow relationships within a designated book of business through prospecting, sales calls, and rapport-building.
  • Maintain strong relationships with existing customers, understanding their business needs and providing additional Semrush Solutions to optimize growth.
  • Identify and close cross-sell/up-sell opportunities using the Semrush suite of products.
  • Deliver a value based selling experience to our customers based on automation and customer behavior.
  • Work with a CSM to ensure high customer retention within your book of business.
  • Meet or exceed the daily/weekly/monthly activities to reach targets (KPIs, such as number of calls, connections, demos, emails, etc.).
  • Work with a Product Specialist to introduce your book of business to and sell Semrush newest product offerings.
  • Efficiently reach out to 100% of your customer portfolio on a monthly basis. No stone left unturned.
  • Accurately forecast monthly sales and retention achievement to management.
  • Contribute feedback to the larger Semrush organization by utilizing strong analytical thinking, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Travel is recommended but not necessary or required.
  • Fluent English language (C1/C2), Fluent local language of region supported.

About you

  • Bachelor's Degree/Equivalent in a related field.
  • 2 or more years of experience in an Account Executive role in IT.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate and present verbally and in writing.
  • Technically savvy and adaptable in a constantly changing environment. Ability to quickly master new technology.
  • Knowledge of the internet and social media.
  • A high degree of independent thinking and self-responsibility.
  • Self-motivated, outgoing, and able to meet monthly deadlines and achieve results.
  • Strong enthusiasm and positivity along with a commitment to creating excellent experiences.
  • A growth mindset with the willingness to learn and develop professionally.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Knowledge of Excel/Word/Google Docs/Gmail/Salesforce or CRM.

The annual Total Cash Compensation salary range for this position is $141,400.00 to $171,100.00. Actual pay within this range depends on several factors, including work location and individual qualifications.

Compensation ranges for the same role in other countries may differ based on local market conditions, compensation philosophy, and regulatory requirements.

*International Locations*

Compensation ranges for this role outside of the United States may differ and will be determined based on local market benchmarks, compensation practices, and applicable regulations.

About the perks


  • Strong product-market fit recognized by

  • High earning potential with clear quota attainment visibility

  • Life insurance

  • Low cost medical, dental, and vision plans

  • Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance 

  • Dependent Care Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Health Savings Account 

  • Short-term and long-term Disability

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Resource Groups 

  • Paid parental leave

  • Relief Fund

  • Travel coverage 

About SEMrush

SEMrush is a software company that provides search engine optimization (SEO) and online marketing tools for businesses. The company's software platform is designed to help businesses improve their online visibility and increase their website traffic. SEMrush's tools include keyword research, site audit, backlink analysis, and competitor analysis. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Learn more about SEMrush
Size
1,000 employees
Market Cap
$1 billion
Industry
Founded
2008
NASDAQ

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