SaaStr · 2015-08-11
· 3949d
Field Sales Representatives Will Remain Essential in SaaS, But Later in Company Growth
Jason Lemkin argues that field sales representatives will continue to be necessary in SaaS sales, contrary to assumptions they may become obsolete. However, the timing of when companies hire field reps has been deferred. Most founders don't hire true field reps until achieving millions in ARR, after successfully closing six-figure deals remotely.
Metrics in this report
ARR Threshold for Field Sales Hiring
millions$
minimum
typical SaaS companies before hiring dedicated field reps
Deal Size Closed Remotely
six figures$
typical
before field sales deployment