SaaStr · 2021-12-16
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How to Double Sales in 90 Days: VP Sales Leadership Through Team Optimization
Jason Lemkin shares how his VP of Sales, Brendon Cassidy, doubled net new revenue in 90 days without product changes, new customers, or pricing adjustments. The key was optimizing revenue per lead by upgrading the sales team with proven closers, promoting high-potential reps, eliminating underperformers, and shifting focus from pipeline metrics to actual deal closure.
Metrics in this report
New Rep Close Rate Relative Performance
3xmultiplier
maximum rate observed
Proven closers vs pre-existing median reps
Promoted Rep Productivity Increase
3xmultiplier
estimated
Junior SMB rep after promotion
Revenue Per Lead Improvement
2xmultiplier
mechanism of overall growth
Without changes to lead volume or product
Sales Growth Rate
2xmultiplier
achieved in 90 days
Net new revenue for SaaS company
Vendor Competition Prevalence
95%
characteristic of SaaS market
SaaS sales cycles