Commercial Account Executive, Southern Europe (Central Sales team)

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2 Locations
Remote or Hybrid
Mid level
Marketing Tech • Software
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The Role
As a Commercial Account Executive, you'll manage customer relationships, drive sales through upselling, ensure customer retention, and collaborate to meet sales targets while using Semrush's products.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you ready to be part of something big? We’re hiring for the Commercial Account Executive, Southern Europe (Central Sales team) on our Sales Team!

In this role, you’ll engage with key decision-makers, forge impactful relationships with some of the world’s most influential organizations, and directly contribute to the growth of Semrush.

Why Semrush?

We are a global leader in online marketing technology, meeting market demand with rapid scaling. Don’t miss the chance to join our unstoppable momentum and make history with us!

Some highlights of our success include:

  • Semrush named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Search Engine Optimization Solutions, Q3 2025

  • $400M+ Annual Recurring Revenue 

  • 118,000+ paying customers worldwide

  • 1M+ freemium users

  • Exceptional demand for our new Enterprise platform, with deals secured from global giants like P&G, Tesla, FedEx, Samsung, Amazon, and others.

If you're looking for a role where your impact will be visible and meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Tasks in the role

  • 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.

What we’re looking for

  • Fluent English language (C1/C2), Fluent Spanish required. Additional languages valued (Italian, French)
  • 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.
A bit about the team

The Sales team is at the forefront of empowering businesses to achieve online visibility and digital marketing success.

Through our One Semrush selling approach and world-class enablement programs, we equip our team with the tools, resources, and training needed to:

  • Exceed sales goals

  • Maximize earning potential

  • Deliver meaningful results for our clients

To learn more about our business and vision, explore the Semrush Analyst Day 2024 presentation from New York City. 

What’s in it for you 
  • Flexible working hours

  • Unlimited PTO

  • Flexi Benefit for your hobby

  • Employee Support Program

  • Loss of family member financial aid

  • Employee Resource Groups 

  • Meals, snacks, and drinks at the office

  • Corporate events

  • Teambuilding

  • Training, courses, conferences

A  little more about our company

Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that enables businesses globally to run search engine optimization, pay-per-click, content, social media and competitive research campaigns and get measurable results from online marketing. 

We've been developing our product for 17 years and have been awarded G2's Top 100 Software Products, Global and US Search Awards 2021, Great Place to Work Certification, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and many more. In March 2021 Semrush went public and started trading on the NYSE with the SEMR ticker.

10,000,000+ users in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have already tried Semrush, and over 1,700 people around the world are working on its development. The Semrush team is constantly growing.

Our 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.

 
Our new colleague, we are waiting for you!

Skills Required

  • Fluent English language (C1/C2), Fluent Spanish required
  • 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
  • Technically savvy and adaptable in a constantly changing environment
  • Knowledge of the internet and social media
  • Strong experience with Excel/Word/Google Docs/Gmail/Salesforce or CRM

Semrush Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Semrush and has not been reviewed or approved by Semrush.

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health support, and tax‑advantaged accounts, with low‑cost options described for U.S. roles. Disability and life insurance, as well as travel coverage, further strengthen the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time‑off offerings include unlimited PTO, paid holidays and sick time, substantial parental leave, and sabbatical options. Policy guidance encouraging minimum time off appears alongside remote‑friendly flexibility.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan is offered for U.S. employees, with employer match referenced in some role descriptions. Retirement support is presented consistently as part of the core rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that enables businesses globally to run search engine optimization, pay-per-click, content, social media and competitive research campaigns and get measurable results from online marketing.

Why Work With Us

Sense of Ownership. We all share the desire to set things into motion. Drive the projects you find meaning in, because it’s not worth wasting time on something you don’t believe in. Constant Changes. We are always looking to make things better. Trust. It’s what you have here by default. Speak up and be your true self.

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