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.

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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