In today’s markets, teams need flawless execution. Whether it's transforming your go-to-market approach, enabling your sales teams to hit the right numbers, or simply run tighter revenue operations processes, talent like Joan becomes critical in ensuring that commercial processes become a real engine for revenue growth.
I’ve led Sales and Revenue Operations teams for the majority of my career, at venture-backed, PE-backed, and public companies. I’m now an independent consultant who helps software companies bring their Sales teams to the next level of maturity and results.
Working in support of their Go To Market strategy I meet the client at their current state. I ensure their sales tech stack, sales process and reporting are aligned with their strategy. Then I help them fill in missing pieces, which often include going beyond the new logo sale, building a data management and analytical capability, and supporting their development of the curiosity and creativity that lead to actionable insight.Since mid-2020 I’ve operated as an independent consultant and have enjoyed combining my skills with those of my clients to bring them to the next level. I help the client see a successful future, build a roadmap to get there, and build their ability to navigate that roadmap, at first with my help and then without me
I believe it's because PE has tested a few models and stick to the one that works for them. Tangible value is delivered in a short amount of time. Supply side plays the role as well - the talent pool is different compared to, for example, 5 years ago. Thanks to Talmix, PE now can choose the right profile from the global pool without going through the long recruitment campaign.
Recent assignments fall into three categories, and I enjoy doing a mix of work across them.
Operating Role – Created and led Sales Operations function at Series A cybersecurity company, specifically focused on tooling the fastest path to market. Developed experiments to test and refine target profiles, messaging, processes and teams. Recruited and trained new Sales Operations Director when company completed Series B round.
Operationalize Go To Market Strategy – Partnered with strategy consultants to build sales process including sales stages, content and enablement for PE-backed provider of transportation industry safety and productivity solutions.
Sales Compensation Plan – Designed and delivered annual compensation plans for PE-backed eCommerce firm. Plans strengthened the focus on key business goals, simplified calculations and aligned roles across the organization. Selected and deployed a commission management application.
Approach each engagement as an opportunity to contribute and learn. Your impact should be well defined in your statement of work, and it should be something you can and will deliver. But remember you’re working with people, not just client companies. You have an opportunity to make every person better at what they do and smarter about their own development. Those people ensure that your impact is long-term, and they become your advocates and references. And you will learn from them and bring their successes and failures to your next client.
Is commercial operations challenging your road to success? You can engage with talent like Joan by posting a project now, or by talking to us about how to build up a pool of similar talent in the field.
