Fractional Sales Leadership
Fractional Sales Leadership
This service provides a part-time or contract-based sales leader to provide executive-level expertise to your business to help build or improve the sales function and do not require or cannot afford a full-time executive. I focus on driving revenue growth, creating scalable processes, and building high-performing sales teams.
Key Responsibilities as a Fractional VP of Sales
Developing Sales Strategy
- Crafting a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with the company’s growth goals and market conditions.
- Establishing the go-to-market (GTM) plan, including identifying the ideal customer profile (ICP) and creating buyer personas.
Building and Optimizing Sales Processes
- Designing scalable, repeatable sales processes to streamline the customer journey.
- Implementing methodologies such as Challenger, SPIN, or Solution Selling tailored to the business.
Hiring and Developing the Sales Team
- Recruiting, training, and coaching sales talent to build a strong, results-driven team.
- Mentoring existing sales leaders or team members to enhance their performance.
Setting and Measuring KPIs
- Establishing sales metrics such as quota attainment, pipeline health, and win rates.
- Providing regular reporting and insights to company leadership to monitor progress and adapt strategies.
Implementing Sales Tools and Technology
- Recommending and integrating CRM platforms and other sales enablement tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).
- Ensuring proper adoption and usage of sales technologies.
Driving Revenue Growth
- Focusing on lead generation, customer acquisition, and revenue expansion opportunities.
- Improving conversion rates and shortening sales cycles through better pipeline management.
Interim Leadership and Collaboration
- Acting as an interim head of sales until a full-time VP of Sales is hired.
- Collaborating with marketing, operations, and customer success to ensure alignment across the organization.
Navigating Growth Challenges
- Helping startups or small businesses transition from founder-led sales to a professional sales organization.
- Addressing scaling challenges for companies entering new markets or launching new products.