SaaStr · 2023-10-07
· 970d
Hire Two Sales Reps, Not One: Why Your First Sales Hire Needs a Peer
Jason Lemkin argues that SaaS founders should hire at least two sales reps simultaneously rather than one, enabling A/B testing and learning about what sales approaches actually work. Hiring a single rep provides no comparative data on success factors, whether positive or negative, leaving founders unable to optimize their sales process.
Metrics in this report
Minimum ACV for Inside Sales Viability
2000$
minimum
SaaS companies considering inside sales team investment
Outbound Call Volume Example
50calls per day
illustrative
High-volume prospecting rep activity level
Recommended LTV to ACV Ratio
2-3ratio
minimum to preferred
Justification threshold for sales rep hiring