What is the difference between CCO and CRO

The CCO has broader commercial responsibility including marketing while the CRO typically focuses on existing revenue and sales operations.

How much does a fractional CCO cost

Fractional CCOs typically charge 1200-1800 GBP per day.

What is the difference between CCO and CRO

The CCO has broader commercial responsibility including marketing while the CRO typically focuses on existing revenue and sales operations.

How much does a fractional CCO cost

Fractional CCOs typically charge 1200-1800 GBP per day.

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What is a Fractional CCO?

Chief Commercial Officer role and when to hire fractional commercial leadership

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CCOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods

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Chief Commercial Officer Definition

Quick Definition

A Chief Commercial Officer CCO is the driving force behind an organizations revenue growth and market expansion. They sit at the intersection of sales marketing business development and customer experience aligning these functions to create a winning commercial strategy.

What Does a Chief Commercial Officer Do

According to Practicus the CCO leads sales marketing business development and customer success functions to ensure commercial objectives align with the company overall vision and financial goals. Key responsibilities include developing commercial strategy identifying new revenue opportunities managing sales teams and building customer relationships.

CCO Key Responsibilities

Area	Responsibility	Impact
Strategy	Develop commercial plans	Revenue growth
Sales	Lead revenue teams	Deal closure
Marketing	Align brand with sales	Pipeline generation
Customer Success	Drive retention	Recurring revenue

When to Hire a Fractional CCO

A fractional CCO is ideal for companies needing revenue leadership without full-time overhead. Startups scaling from product-market fit benefit from experienced commercial guidance. Companies with separate sales and marketing teams can align with a fractional CCO.

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

What is a Fractional CCO (Chief Commercial Officer)?

A Fractional Chief Commercial Officer is an experienced revenue and commercial executive who works part-time across multiple companies, providing strategic commercial leadership covering sales, partnerships, and go-to-market strategy.

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The Fractional CCO Role

Fractional CCOs typically work 2-3 days per week, providing senior commercial leadership for companies needing experienced revenue executives without the £200-300k cost of a permanent hire.

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Key CCO Responsibilities

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Revenue Strategy: Multi-channel commercial growth planning and execution

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Go-to-Market: Product launch, market entry, and pricing optimisation

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Sales Leadership: Team building, pipeline management, and enterprise deals

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Partnerships: Channel, alliance, and strategic partnership development

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Commercial Operations: CRM, forecasting, and revenue operations

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Who Needs a Fractional CCO?

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Scale-ups ready to accelerate revenue growth

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Companies launching new products or entering new markets

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Businesses needing enterprise sales leadership and process

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Organisations building partner and channel programmes

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFO£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

Rate Range

Average

Source: UK Market Data 2025

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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

Aspect	Fractional	Interim	Full-Time
Time Commitment	1-3 days/week	4-5 days/week	5 days/week
Duration	Ongoing/flexible	3-12 months	Permanent
Annual Cost	£50-150k	£150-300k	£200-400k+
Best For	SMEs, startups, scale-ups	Crisis, transitions	Large enterprises
Flexibility	★★★ High	★★☆ Medium	★☆☆ Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

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Fractional CCO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£900

£700Avg: £900£1300

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£4,500

Monthly

£19,485

Annual

£216,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CCO UK average day rate: £900.

BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.

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