What is a Fractional CRO?

A Fractional Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) is an experienced revenue leader who owns the full revenue engine—sales, marketing, partnerships, and (often) customer success—on a part-time, executive level basis. Unlike a VP of Sales (sales-first) or a consultant (advice-first), a Fractional CRO aligns strategy and day-to-day execution, builds the operating rhythm, and is accountable for outcomes.
 
Where a Fractional CRO fits
  • Scope: Strategy + execution across acquisition → conversion → expansion → retention
  • Ownership: Pipeline health, forecast accuracy, win rates, CAC/LTV, sales velocity
  • Engagement model: Part-time retainer (e.g., 1–3 days/week) with clear OKRs and a 30/60/90 plan
  • When it’s ideal: You need executive leadership now, but don’t yet require—or can’t justify—the cost/commitment of a full-time CRO
What they deliver (tangible)
  • Unified go-to-market (GTM) strategy and clear KPIs
  • Standardized sales process and CRM you’ll actually use
  • Forecast discipline and weekly operating rhythm
  • Enablement: playbooks, coaching, and hiring profiles
  • Marketing & Sales alignment that ties campaigns to pipeline and revenue
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Our Proprietary Process

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REVIEW

Current State Assessment. Every engagement begins with clarity. We evaluate your current systems, strategy, and team structure to uncover strengths, gaps, and opportunities. This ensures we start with a complete picture, not assumptions.

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ELEVATE

Quick Wins + Strategy. Next, we identify the fastest paths to impact while designing a long-term roadmap. By pairing quick wins with a clear strategic vision, we create momentum and buy-in across your organization.

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VALUE

Define Metrics + ROI. Growth is only meaningful if it’s measurable. Together, we define the metrics that matter (revenue, efficiency, adoption, customer experience) and build a baseline to track ROI at every stage.

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UNLOCK

Execution & Enablement. Strategy without execution is just theory. We roll up our sleeves to implement solutions, optimize processes, and enable your people with the tools and training needed to succeed.

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PERFORM

Ongoing Optimization. The final step is about sustaining and scaling success. We provide continuous monitoring, feedback loops, and improvements to keep your business on track - long after the initial project is complete.

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