Fractional CSO - Chief Sales Officer

Scale revenue with experienced fractional CSOs. Get the sales leadership you need to build high-performing teams, optimize pipelines, and drive predictable growth.

What is a Fractional CSO?

A fractional CSO is a senior sales executive who works with your company on a part-time or project basis. They bring the strategic thinking and revenue expertise of a full-time CSO without the permanent commitment and full-time cost.

Fractional CSOs are particularly valuable for growing companies that need sales leadership but aren't ready for a full-time executive hire. They can help with sales strategy, team building, pipeline optimization, and revenue operations.

Typical Engagement

  • 20-60% time commitment
  • 6-18 month engagements
  • €120-400 per hour
  • Immediate availability

Key Responsibilities of a Fractional CSO

Sales Strategy

Develop comprehensive sales strategies aligned with business objectives and market opportunities.

Team Building

Build and lead high-performing sales teams with clear processes and accountability structures.

Pipeline Management

Optimize sales pipelines, improve forecasting accuracy, and drive predictable revenue growth.

Revenue Operations

Implement sales enablement tools, CRM systems, and data-driven decision-making frameworks.

Account Management

Design and implement enterprise account strategies to maximize customer lifetime value.

Market Expansion

Lead go-to-market strategies for new markets, products, and customer segments.

🏆 #1 European CSO Provider

4.9

Chief Outsiders

Recognized pioneer in fractional CSO space with over 15 years of experience scaling B2B sales organizations across Europe and North America. Offers revenue growth strategy development and implementation, sales team building and organizational design, revenue operations (RevOps) transformation, customer success initiatives and retention strategies, and sales process optimization. Partners with CEOs as boardroom ally, focusing on results-based engagement with structured methodologies for integrating sales and marketing functions. Specializes in B2B complex sales environments serving mid-market and scale-up organizations.

Pioneer in fractional executive model with proven track record helping companies achieve 150%+ revenue growth within 12-18 months. Strategic CEO partnership approach with emphasis on results-based engagement and systematic sales processes.

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Key Achievements

  • Pioneer in fractional CSO model with 15+ years experience
  • Operates across Europe and North America
  • Results-based engagement with proven methodologies
  • Strategic boardroom ally for CEOs
  • Expertise in B2B complex sales and revenue operations

Top CSO Providers by Country

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Chief Outsiders

United Kingdom

4.8

Recognized pioneer in fractional CSO services with established track record across UK and Europe. Provides revenue growth strategy development, sales team building, revenue operations transformation, and customer success initiatives.

Strategic CEO partnership with proven track record in revenue optimization and investor preparation. Pioneer in fractional executive model with results-based engagement.

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Finaxim

france

4.8

Cabinet de référence pour les directeurs commerciaux à temps partagé certifiés. Processus de sélection rigoureux acceptant seulement 5% des candidats. 6 bureaux régionaux à travers la France.

Sélection la plus rigoureuse du marché français (5% acceptés) avec couverture nationale via 6 bureaux régionaux et directeurs certifiés.

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Interim Profis GmbH

germany

4.8

German Mittelstand specialist based in Hilden bei Düsseldorf. Offers interim sales manager and director placement with 48-hour candidate delivery. Unique commission model with no fees after 200 project days.

Specialized in German Mittelstand with 48-hour matching and innovative commission model benefiting long-term engagements.

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SAVESA Management

spain

4.8

Leading interim management company in Spain specializing in crisis, restructuring, and commercial transformation. Rapid deployment for urgent sales leadership situations with national coverage.

Crisis and turnaround specialist with proven track record in sales recovery and commercial transformation across Spain.

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Husaca

netherlands

4.8

25+ years experience in complex B2B sales environments. Integrated approach combining fractional sales leadership with structured growth programs (OAP, SIP). Maximum 3 companies served simultaneously.

25+ years complex B2B expertise with integrated growth programs ensuring focused attention and proven methodologies.

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Compare CSO Providers

Provider Country Rating Specialization Visit
Chief Outsiders
Recognized pioneer in fractional CSO services with established track record across UK and Europe. Pr...
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4.8
B2B Sales Strategy, Revenue Growth Visit
Finaxim
Cabinet de référence pour les directeurs commerciaux à temps partagé certifiés. Processus de sélecti...
🇫🇷 france
4.8
SaaS Sales, Enterprise Accounts Visit
Interim Profis GmbH
German Mittelstand specialist based in Hilden bei Düsseldorf. Offers interim sales manager and direc...
🇩🇪 germany
4.8
Complex B2B Sales, Enterprise Visit
SAVESA Management
Leading interim management company in Spain specializing in crisis, restructuring, and commercial tr...
🇪🇸 spain
4.8
LATAM Markets, Territory Expansion Visit
Husaca
25+ years experience in complex B2B sales environments. Integrated approach combining fractional sal...
🇳🇱 netherlands
4.8
Revenue Operations, Pipeline Management Visit

Industry Expertise

B2B SaaS

  • • Enterprise sales cycles
  • • Product-led growth
  • • Account-based selling
  • • Revenue forecasting

Manufacturing

  • • Distribution channels
  • • Channel partner management
  • • Key account strategies
  • • Technical sales

Professional Services

  • • Consultative selling
  • • Relationship-based sales
  • • Value-based pricing
  • • Client retention

When to Hire a Fractional CSO

Perfect Timing

  • Sales strategy needs development
  • Sales team needs leadership
  • Pipeline optimization required
  • Revenue growth stalled

Typical Company Size

  • 10-200 employees
  • €2M - €50M annual revenue
  • B2B companies scaling sales
  • Growth-stage companies

Success Stories

SaaS Startup - Revenue Acceleration

A Paris-based SaaS startup hired a fractional CSO to scale their sales operations. The CSO implemented account-based selling and built a predictable pipeline.

Result: 3x revenue growth in 12 months

Pipeline: 95% forecast accuracy achieved

Manufacturing Company - Market Expansion

A German manufacturing company engaged a fractional CSO to expand into new European markets and optimize their channel partner strategy.

Result: Entered 4 new markets in 18 months

Growth: 60% increase in enterprise deals

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