Director of Sales Compensation

Semrush; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Low cost medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Teambuilding activities

Snacks and drinks at the office

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Director of Sales Compensation to lead the global sales compensation strategy. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in sales incentive programs and analytics. You will collaborate with Sales Leadership, Finance, and HR to design competitive compensation structures that drive performance and support business growth. Join a dynamic team in a flexible work environment, where your expertise will shape the future of sales compensation and contribute to the success of a leading SaaS platform. If you're passionate about creating impactful compensation strategies, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sales compensation with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record in designing global sales compensation programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee global sales compensation programs.
• Lead administration and communication of sales compensation plans.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or HR

MBA

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

CaptivateIQ

Job description

Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that empowers businesses globally to achieve measurable online marketing results. With a diverse and innovative team, Semrush is committed to delivering best-in-class digital marketing solutions and driving growth through data-driven decision-making.

Semrush is seeking an experienced Director of Sales Compensation to design, implement, and manage the global sales compensation strategy supporting the global GTM organization. This role will ensure that compensation plans align with business objectives, drive sales performance, and attract and retain top talent. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of sales incentive programs, analytics, and industry best practices. This role will sit under the Global Revenue Operations team and play a key role in evolving compensation strategies for Sales and Customer Support, as well as developing and integrating compensation structures for future acquisitions and routes-to-market such as indirect channel partners.

Tasks in the role

• Develop and oversee global sales compensation programs, ensuring they align with company objectives and market competitiveness.
• Partner with Sales Leadership, Finance, and HR to design incentive structures that drive performance and revenue growth.
• Lead the administration, implementation, and communication of sales compensation plans.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of sales performance, incentive effectiveness, and industry benchmarks to drive continuous improvements.
• Oversee commission calculations, payments, and dispute resolution processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Provide strategic recommendations on compensation trends, policies, and structures to support business growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compensation plans with sales strategy and operations.
• Implement tools and systems for tracking, reporting, and optimizing sales compensation structures.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and compliance in all compensation matters.
• Integrate compensation structures for future acquisitions and evolve compensation strategies for Sales, Customer Support, and Channels.

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, HR, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in sales compensation, sales operations, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of designing and managing global sales compensation programs.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling and incentive plan optimization.
• Deep understanding of sales methodologies, incentive structures, and industry benchmarks.
• Proficiency in compensation management tools and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Tableau, CaptivateIQ, or similar).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a data-driven and strategic mindset.

We will try to create all the right conditions for you to work and rest comfortably

• It’s up to you to decide what work format works best for you. You can #wfo, #wfh, or mix both.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Low cost medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Dependent Care Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Saving Account.
• Short-term and long-term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Relief Fund.
• Teambuilding.
• Snacks, drinks at the office.
• 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 1,000 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 ensuring 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!