SaaStr · 2021-06-22 · 1808d

VP Sales and VP Marketing Alignment: Building Your Revenue Leadership Team

Jason Lemkin discusses the critical importance of alignment between VP of Sales and VP of Marketing as the foundation for scaling SaaS companies, emphasizing their collaborative relationship as the "Mom and Dad of revenue." The article outlines three essential skills for VP Sales hires, identifies common red flags in hiring, and provides guidance on time allocation and team productivity strategies.

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Sales and Marketing Leader Alignment Satisfaction

34%

positive sentiment

SaaS companies, per Mutiny State of SaaS and Marketing Alignment

VP Sales Other Responsibilities Time Allocation

40-50%

recommended range

VP Sales role, $1m-$50m ARR companies

VP Sales Recruiting Time Allocation

15-20%

recommended range

VP Sales role, $1m-$50m ARR companies

VP Sales Strategy and Tactics Time Allocation

15-20%

recommended range

VP Sales role, $1m-$50m ARR companies

VP Sales Team Support Time Allocation

15-20%

recommended range

VP Sales role, $1m-$50m ARR companies