Fractional Head of Sales Jobs UK
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Fractional Head of Sales Jobs UK

Part-time sales leadership at £650-£1,100/day

£800-2,000
Day Rate
2-6 weeks
Time to Hire
50-70%
Cost Savings
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📅Updated 8 Jan 2026
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£800-1500
Day Rate
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1-3
Days/Week
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50-70%
Cost Savings
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500+
UK Placements
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Key Takeaways

  • 1Fractional CFOs 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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Fractional Head of Sales: Building Sales Excellence

The fractional head of sales role provides hands-on sales leadership for companies transitioning from founder-led sales to professional sales management. These experienced sales leaders build teams, implement processes, and drive revenue growth while developing junior sales talent.

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Typical Responsibilities

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Sales team hiring, onboarding, and coaching

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Pipeline management and forecasting

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Sales process development and optimization

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CRM implementation and management

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Deal support and closing assistance

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Sales enablement and training

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Territory and quota planning

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Sales and marketing alignment

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Types of Fractional Head of Sales Roles

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SMB Head of Sales

From£650-£900/day
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Mid-Market Head of Sales

From£750-£1,000/day
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Startup Head of Sales

From£700-£1,100/day
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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%
saved
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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%
Operations25%
Leadership20%
Governance15%
Technology10%
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Fractional Head of Sales Jobs UK

Fractional Head of Sales roles offer experienced sales leaders ongoing engagements building and optimising sales teams. Strong demand across B2B, SaaS, and professional services sectors.

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Available Opportunities

[Day Rates](/fractional-executive-day-rates "Fractional Executive Day Rates")

ContextDay RateTypical Commitment
B2B SaaS£700 - £1,2002-3 days/week
Enterprise£800 - £1,3002-3 days/week
Start-up£600 - £1,0001-2 days/week
Professional Services£650 - £1,1002-3 days/week
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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£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

AspectFractionalInterimFull-Time
Time Commitment1-3 days/week4-5 days/week5 days/week
DurationOngoing/flexible3-12 monthsPermanent
Annual Cost£50-150k£150-300k£200-400k+
Best ForSMEs, startups, scale-upsCrisis, transitionsLarge enterprises
Flexibility★★★ High★★☆ Medium★☆☆ Low

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

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Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

£1,000
£750Avg: £1000£1500
2.5 days
1 day5 days
2 clients
14
Weekly
£5,000
Monthly
£21,650
Annual
£240,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

When transitioning from founder-led sales, typically at 2-5 sales reps or £500k-£2M ARR. Earlier if founder wants to exit sales quickly, later if founder enjoys and excels at sales.

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The Fractional Executive Trend

Industry data on the rise of fractional leadership

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78%

of executives who moved to fractional work report higher job satisfaction

Source: Harvard Business Review ↗
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50-70%

cost savings compared to full-time executive hires for SMEs

Source: Forbes ↗
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3x

growth in fractional executive demand since 2020

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📊 Exec Market Snapshot

Demand Index+15% YoY
Day Rate£800-1,400
Avg Placement4-8 weeks

💰 Exec Day Rates

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