CEO: I'm thinking about hiring our first VP of Sales.
Me: Congrats! What does the current sales team look like? Do you have any managers?
CEO: No, we haven't hired any.
Me: Alright. Have you hired a marketing manager?
CEO: No, but we're planning to fill those roles soon.
Me: How about Sales Operations? Is there someone responsible for that?
CEO: No, we don't have anyone in that role.
Me: I understand. A VP of Sales can cost A LOT, typically between $300K to $600k+ per year. How fast do you expect to make a return on this investment?
CEO: In less than 6 months, ideally sooner.
Me: So, you want to hire a VP of Sales before you have the other key roles in place, and expect them to deliver results in under 6 months?
CEO: Yes, of course, that’s their job, right?
Me: ??
VPs of Sales aren't miracle workers ??
They need the right support & team to succeed ??
Owner / CEO at Creative Textile Sourcing
1 个月I'm interested