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B2B Sales Outsourcing Is Dicey. Here’s How to Do It Right

Sales Hacker

I run a European-based sales agency for software and technology companies. In this article, I will summarize what I’ve learned about B2B sales outsourcing. W hat is Sales Outsourcing? Sales outsourcing gives parts of your own sales process to others (individuals or agencies).

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In-House vs. Outsourced Sales: A Case for NOT Hiring SDRs

Sales Hacker

The SMB Decision: In-House vs. Outsourced Sales Development. As a high-growth SMB, your number-one focus is consistent sales. Customer acquisition drives revenue, and revenue becomes your means of growth. Let’s use the Sales Development Rep (SDR) role as an example. Salary and benefits costs. Software costs.

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Only 7% of You Have Really Gotten Outsourced SDRs to Work

SaaStr

So a recent SaaS survey confirmed what I’ve experienced over the year: outsourced SDRs are tough to make work. It would be so great if we could all outsource sales, sales development, sales operations, and more. I’ve invested in 2 startups that micromanaged outsourced SDR teams to some success.

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Don?t Hire the Wrong Outsourced Sales Professionals: 6 Handy Tips

Sales Hacker

There are many levers a sales leader or organization may pull to gain scale, accelerate revenue, drive cost savings, or augment sales team structures. A viable and proven option is handing over some or all of your sales efforts to outsourced sales professionals. 5) DO ensure sales and marketing are aligned.

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Founders: Before You Hire a Sales Team, Consider These Options

Sales Hacker

We’re approached multiple times a day by lead generation companies or outsourced sales companies who are either paid on retainer — regardless of performance — or paid on performance. Related guide for founders: Using Sales Conversations to Find Product-Market-Fit Drive sales and revenue This is simple.

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Should Your SDR Team Be Outsourced?

Sales Hacker

In this article, I’ll talk about the pros and cons of complete outsourcing, outsourcing certain functions of the SDR role, and building your entire SDR team in-house. RELATED: B2B Sales Outsourcing Is Dicey. Option 1: Complete Outsourcing. At the end of the day, all of these options produce results.

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The Most Successful SMB SaaS Acquisition Channel Ever Built

Tom Tunguz

IBM, Intel, Cisco and their kin generate more than 80% of their revenues through a universe of resellers and distributors. Overall, for Microsoft 95% of revenues are derived from channel. On their FY 2016 Q4 Earnings call, Microsoft announced that Office 365 revenue was up 54% year over year, with strong adoption across all segments.