SMB Account Executive (DACH) with German

SEMrush; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Semrush as an SMB Account Executive (DACH) and make an impact in the sales team! Engage with key decision-makers and nurture relationships to drive growth for a leading SaaS company in online marketing technology. Enjoy flexible working hours, unlimited PTO, and various employee benefits while being part of a diverse and inclusive team.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Unlimited PTO

Employee Support Program

Meals, Snacks, and Drinks at the Office

Corporate Events

Training, Courses, Conferences

Gifts for Employees

Qualifications

• Fluent in English (C1/C2) and German.
• 2+ years in Account Executive role in SaaS or IT.
• Ability to articulate and present effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create and grow relationships within a designated book of business.
• Identify and close cross-sell/up-sell opportunities.
• Meet or exceed monthly KPIs like number of calls and demos.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Relationship Building

Analytical Thinking

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

SMB Account Executive (DACH) with German

Are you ready to be part of something big? We’re hiring for the SMB Account Executive (DACH) with German 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:

• $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), plus Fluent German
• 2 or more years of experience in an Account Executive role in SaaS, Software, or 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.
• Bachelor's Degree/Equivalent in a related field.

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

• Gifts for employees

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 16 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!