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.
Metrics in this report
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