Making the right hiring decisions for your Go-to-Market (GTM) Systems team is critical. It's not only about who you hire, but when. Let's take a look into the experiences of 18 market leaders and how they navigated the process of building their GTM Systems teams, specifically focusing on their Salesforce FTE hiring decisions.
All 18 companies shared a common thread—they had Salesforce in place, implemented and managed by the Sales Operations team at the time of these hires. The decision to hire the right talent was the next step in optimizing their Salesforce utilization and setting the stage for effective GTM strategies.
Before bringing in the first Salesforce FTE, companies typically found themselves in one of two categories: either underutilizing the tool or, at worst, having already dug themselves into a corner. The key takeaway here is that timing and strategy are paramount in building a successful GTM Systems team.
When it came to the timing of their hires, the 18 companies fell into different funding stages:
Honestly, most of these seem to be pretty late to the party. Granted, this particular dataset is from different time, back when "Rev Ops" wasn't what it is today - most of these hires were back in 2016-2018 based on the dataset; but it's still interesting to see it took so long to get a dedicated Salesforce hire.
Next, let's explore what positions these companies prioritized.
Hiring Choices and Strategies:
Conclusion:
The journey of these 18 market leaders in hiring for their GTM Systems teams reveals valuable insights for businesses at various stages of growth. As the landscape continues to evolve, the need for a balanced and strategic approach to hiring remains paramount. Choosing the right candidate at the right time can make all the difference in optimizing Salesforce and driving successful GTM strategies.