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

Reposted 24 Days Ago
2 Locations
Hybrid
141K-171K Annually
Junior
Marketing Tech • Software
One team. All ambition.
The Role
The SMB Account Executive will build relationships, manage a customer portfolio, identify sales opportunities, and ensure customer retention by collaborating with a Customer Success Manager.
Summary Generated by Built In

Semrush is a brand visibility platform, empowering marketers to command their online presence and create measurable impact. We unify SEO authority and AI visibility, so brands are found, cited, and chosen everywhere search happens. That’s how Semrush gained the trust of over 28 million users—from scaling startups to Fortune 500 companies. 

Some highlights of our success:

  • $470M+ Annual Recurring Revenue with AI products surpassing $38M+ 

  • Dollar-based net revenue retention of 104%, as of December 31, 2025

  • Large deals growing 74% YoY

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

  • Exceptional demand for the Enterprise platform, with deals with global giants like JP Morgan, LG, Samsung, TikTok, and others

Shared ambition makes a bigger impact. That’s why at Semrush, progress is a partnership: You push us forward, we push you further—and we all move as one.
Are you ready to be part of this journey?

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 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 

A little more about the company

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. All thanks to 1700+ employees who build the company every day. 

About 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. 

We don’t just lead the market—we are busy creating a world where Semrush is an unfair advantage for every marketer. Join us! 

Skills 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
  • Knowledge of 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
1,700 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Semrush, an Adobe company, 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 SEO, Agentic Search Optimization, content marketing, paid media, and social strategy. Used by over 28 million users globally – from scaling startups to the Fortune 500 – Semrush provides the competitive intelligence needed to win visibility in an evolving digital landscape.

Why Work With Us

Why Semrush? Move together You own the way you work, but we move and win as one unbeatable team. Raise the bar We don’t just lead the market, we’re busy creating a world where Semrush is an unfair advantage for every marketer. Learn fast. Grow faster We move fast in ways that help you grow. Here, you have room to experiment, keep what works,

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