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Top Reasons to Use a Fractional Sales Manager

March 16, 2023

A Fractional Sales Manager is an outsourced member of your team who provides high-level sales management and sales leadership services to a small business at a monthly expense that is often less than half of what a full-time sales manager would cost. They have the experience to manage your salesperson/salespeople and provide your company with sales management expertise without the expense of hiring a full-time sales manager.


Here are some top reasons to use a fractional sales manager:


1. Cost-effective: A fractional sales manager can be a cost-effective alternative to hiring a full-time sales manager. You can often set a fixed fee based on the number of salespeople you have and the amount of time you want the fractional sales manager devoting to your organization. This is particularly useful for small businesses that may not have the resources or the need to support a full-time sales manager.


2. Expertise: A fractional sales manager typically has years of experience and expertise in sales management. They can provide valuable insights and strategies to help your business grow and succeed. They also have expertise in multiple industries, so they can provide outside-of-the-box ideas to help you accelerate your growth.


3. Flexibility: A fractional sales manager can provide flexibility in terms of the amount of time they spend on your business. You can engage them for as much or as little time as you need, depending on your business needs.


4. Objective perspective: A fractional sales manager can provide an objective perspective on your sales processes and strategies. They can identify areas for improvement and help you implement solutions to overcome challenges. They can also act as a strategic advisor or sounding board for you to utilize when you have new ideas or are looking to overcome challenges in your business.


5. Focus: A fractional sales manager can focus on sales growth and business development while allowing you to focus on other important areas of your business. They can also help you prioritize your sales efforts and ensure that you are using your resources effectively.


6. Accountability: A fractional sales manager can help you and your team set realistic goals and develop strategies to achieve them. The fractional sales manager can hold you and your sales team accountable and ensure that everyone is meeting their targets and goals. This allows the owner to have visibility into what everyone is doing without having to spend a lot of their valuable time micromanaging the sales team.


7. Scalability: A fractional sales manager can help you scale your sales efforts as your business grows. They can help you develop processes and systems that can be replicated as you expand your sales team and reach new markets. They can provide you with a common sales language for your team, and provide you with tools, so that your team incorporates a common process when it comes to prospecting for new business and qualifying new sales opportunities. If you grow to the point where you are looking to hire a full time VP of Sales or Sales Manager, the fractional sales manager will leave behind the tools that they have created for you and your organization.


Hiring a fractional sales manager can help you quickly scale your business, provide you with sales expertise, free you up to focus on other aspects of your business, and help you grow your business without the expense of hiring a full time sales manager. If you are interested in a free consultation to determine if Polin Performance Group is the right resource for you, please click the “book a consultation” page, email us at evan@polinpg.com or call us at 215-970-2360.


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