As CEO, you're still closing every major deal. You can't focus on product, strategy, or funding because you *are* the sales department.
There's no repeatable playbook. Every new hire has to learn by osmosis, leading to high variance and slow ramp-up times.
A C-level sales hire is a 40L-60L+ annual commitment. Hiring the wrong one can set you back 12-18 months. You need the *strategy* now, not the full-time cost.
A Fractional Chief Sales Officer (CSO) is not a consultant who gives you a PDF. They are a true “part-time executive” who embeds in your company to build, lead, and execute your sales strategy.
You get the “experience and impact” of a 20-year sales veteran for the “fraction” of the cost and time you need, typically 10-20 hours per week.
A documented plan for how you win.
The “how” your team sells.
Building your A-team.
The tools that run the engine.
| Factor | Fractional CSO (Sales Fundas) | Full-Time VP of Sales | Doing Nothing (Founder-Led) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Predictable, part-time cost. No benefits, equity, or bonus. | Very High. 40L-60L+ base + bonus + equity. | Highest opportunity cost. Your time is priceless. |
| Time to Impact | Immediate. We start building your playbook in Week 1. | Slow. 60-90 day recruitment + 90-180 day ramp-up time. | Stagnant. Growth is flat or declining. |
| Risk | Very Low. A flexible engagement. If it's not a fit, we part ways. | Very High. A bad C-level hire is toxic and can set you back 18+ months. | Catastrophic. Risk of burnout, missed targets, and competitor takeover. |
| Primary Focus | Execution & Building. We build the systems, playbooks, and processes *with* you. | Managing & Reporting. Often focused on team management, not foundational building. | Surviving. Juggling sales with 10 other jobs. |
This service is not for everyone. We work best with specific B2B companies at a critical inflection point.
"Working with Jayant as our Fractional CSO was a game-changer. We were stuck in the 'founder-led sales' trap. He came in, built our entire sales playbook, helped us hire our first two reps, and gave us a predictable pipeline for the first time. Our revenue doubled in 6 months."
B2B SaaS Founder
Pune, India
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