Posts tagged compensation
A Tale of Two Markets

In the landscape of fractional sales leadership, where adaptability is the cornerstone of success, the challenge of establishing a precise pricing strategy for a freelance sales leader is nuanced and layered. Several external factors have to be considered.

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How Much to Spend on Your Fractional Executive

Fee models for fractional executives have an art and a science, a balance between multiple factors, and an element of “as-high-or-as-low-as-desperation-takes-you” to it. And that is not too different from the permanent job market: There are job postings for a VP of Sales on Indeed right now, one making $80k, the other over $500k a year.

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A Blast from the Past: The Commission-Only Sales Rep

A salesperson not accepting a commission-only sales role does not mean that they aren’t “hungry and motivated” or “they don’t believe in themselves.” It means they are smart.

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Bill of Rights for Fractional and Interim Executives

As a Fractional and Interim Executive in partnership with Vendux, as a solopreneur running your own business in the gig economy, and as a human helping other humans, we believe this is YOUR Bill of Rights.

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Finding the Perfect Match

As a founder, owner, CEO, or board member, you define your needs: the goals you want to accomplish, the specifics of your sales structure, the nature of your product, the target markets, etc. …and there is most definitely someone out there who has done that before. The perfect match is bringing their experience into your organization!

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The Greatest Sales Compensation Plan Ever*

* Just kidding, there is no such thing. The many, often conflicting goals a sales compensation plan is meant to achieve, in addition to the huge variety of products, services, and businesses, make it impossible to have one plan that is “the greatest.”

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The Ultimate Guide to Fee Models for Fractional Executives

Fee models for fractional executives have an art and a science, a balance between multiple factors, and an element of “as-high-or-as-low-as-desperation-takes-you” to it. And that is not too different from the permanent job market.

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Not a Fit Every Time

Where Does the Fractional Model Work Best? It is not a one-size-fits-all. It does have a place in many SMEs looking for growth, change, and a fresh perspective.

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Ensuring Success – The Considerations Around Your Interim or Fractional Sales Leader

Gig executives help companies address skills gaps, pilot new initiatives, conserve limited resources, and tackle critical priorities! They are the perfect alternative to traditional recruiting, consulting, training, or – worst – doing nothing and hoping for the best.

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