How Do Companies Find Fractional Sales Leaders?

Fractional sales leadership remains a relationship-driven market. Roughly one-third of assignments are sourced directly through networking, with referrals from clients and peers close behind.

Marketplaces and structured matching platforms play a complementary role, particularly for newer entrants, companies looking for the PerfectMatch™, executives expanding into new industries, or leaders seeking to stabilize pipeline flow. However, they have not replaced trust-based sourcing.

• High-performing fractional sales leaders rarely rely on a single channel.

• Instead, they cultivate multiple sources of opportunity and build reputational momentum over time.

• Proven results and trusted relationships remain the dominant drivers of deal flow.

Data Source:

2025 State of Fractional Sales Leadership Report

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