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. Thats how Semrush gained the trust of over 28 million usersfrom 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. Thats why at Semrush progress is a partnership: You push us forward we push you furtherand 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

• Presidents cluban 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

About the Role

Were looking for a Director of Sales Operations to help scale refine and elevate our Sales organization. This role reports directly to the VP of Revenue Operations and will serve as a key partner in strengthening how the Sales function operates as we continue to grow and prepare for deeper evolution within Adobe.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands what great looks like and knows how to evolve an existing foundation into a more mature predictable and high-performing operating model. You will build on what is already in place by sharpening processes improving forecasting rigor and introducing the structure needed to operate effectively at greater scale and complexity.

This is an opportunity to uplevel an existing Sales Operations function drive consistency and accountability across the funnel and ensure the organization is positioned to integrate seamlessly into a broader more sophisticated operating environment.

What Youll Do

Build the Operational Foundation Operating Cadence and KPIs

• Refine and evolve the existing Sales operating model including territory design segmentation and coverage strategy to support continued growth

• Strengthen sales processes to improve consistency inspection and predictability

• Enhance the operating cadence across the Sales organization including pipeline reviews forecast calls and quarterly business reviews

• Continuously improve core KPIs (such as pipeline generation conversion rates deal velocity and attainment) and ensure metrics are tightly connected to behaviors accountability and performance management

Drive Insight and Performance

• Own and elevate forecast methodology accuracy and accountability across Sales leadership

• Improve pipeline visibility and inspection to drive higher-quality forecasting and execution

• Partner with Analytics teams to develop and enhance dashboards reporting and analytics to support faster more confident decision-making

• Translate data into clear actionable insights that influence Sales and executive leadership

• Identify opportunities to increase productivity efficiency and pipeline quality

Strategic Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to Sales leadership helping guide decision-making with data and structure

• Lead and support planning cycles including annual planning quota setting capacity modeling and territory design

• Serve as a key partner in shaping sales compensation strategy leveraging data and performance insights to influence plan design incentives and alignment to company goals

• Partner on strategic initiatives such as new market expansion GTM evolution and integration planning

• Bring clarity and alignment to cross-functional initiatives that span Sales Finance and Customer Success

Systems and Tools Design

• Optimize the existing Sales tech stack including CRM and sales engagement tools to support scale and consistency

• Partner closely with IT and cross-functional teams to prepare systems and processes for integration with Adobe

• Evaluate and implement enhancements that improve seller productivity and operational visibility

Cross-Functional Alignment & Teambuilding

• Strengthen alignment with Customer Success Product and Finance across the full revenue lifecycle

• Align on funnel definitions handoffs shared metrics and revenue goals

• Help connect strategy to execution across teams ensuring consistency in how the business operates

• Develop and mentor Sales Operations talent raising the overall capability of the team

• Foster a culture of accountability ownership and continuous improvement

About you

Operator Mindset

• Clear point of view on what high-performing scaled Sales organizations look like

• Experience evolving and maturing existing operating models not just building from zero

• Comfortable operating at both the strategic and execution level

• Ability to bring structure discipline and clarity to complex fast-moving environments

Analytical and Technical Strength

• Deep experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics

• Strong background in sales forecasting pipeline management and performance analytics

• Familiarity with sales engagement and enablement tools

• Experience with BI tools such as Tableau or similar

• Ability to translate data into clear narratives that drive action and accountability

Business Partnership

• Strong communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

• Comfortable challenging assumptions and raising the bar on performance expectations

• High level of ownership and accountability

Builder and Scaler Mentality

• Proven ability to improve and scale existing systems processes and teams

• Comfortable operating in environments that are evolving toward greater complexity and rigor

• Balances speed with thoughtful durable improvements that will stand up over time

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in Operations Revenue Operations or Sales Operations with significant experience directly supporting Direct Indirect and Overlay Sales teams/models

• Experience operating at a Director level or equivalent scope with ownership over forecasting planning and cross-functional initiatives

• Track record of scaling and maturing Sales Operations functions in a growing B2B SaaS or recurring revenue environment

• Experience working in or preparing for complex organizational environments such as acquisitions or integrations

• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leadership and influence decisions that impact company performance

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 industrys 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.

Weve 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 dont 100% match all requirements dont 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 dont just lead the marketwe are busy creating a world where Semrush is an unfair advantage for every marketer. Join us!