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

About the role

The Sales team at Semrush empowers businesses to achieve online visibility and digital marketing success. They equip the team with tools, resources, and training to deliver meaningful results for customers.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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. 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. 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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

Strong product-market fit recognized by RepVue
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

Schedule

Travel is recommended but not necessary or required.

Pay

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.

Perks

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 Semrush

Semrush is the leading brand visibility platform, empowering marketers to command their online presence and create measurable impact. Built on the industry’s most expansive proprietary dataset, Semrush delivers AI-driven insights across GEO, SEO, Agentic Search Optimization, content marketing, paid media, and social strategy. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Boston, MA with a global presence across North America, Europe and Asia. We’ve built something people are proud to be part of. And the awards agree: Great Place to Work, DEI Workplace, Diversity Champion Award, International Inclusion Award, Most Women Friendly Employers, Best Place for Working Parents.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitments

Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. Building a better future for marketers around the world unites people from all backgrounds. Even if you feel that you don’t 100% match all requirements, don’t be discouraged to apply! We are committed to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging in the workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.