Fractional CRO Jobs
Part-time and portfolio revenue leadership roles for experienced CROs and Revenue Directors.
Fractional CRO Market Statistics
Growth in fractional CRO demand since 2019
Source: LinkedIn Talent Insights
Of Series A-B SaaS companies using fractional revenue leadership
Source: SaaStr Survey 2024
Typical savings vs full-time CRO hire
Source: Revenue Collective Report
Of fractional CRO roles offer remote or hybrid working
Source: Fractional Quest Market Analysis
Why Fractional CRO Jobs Are Growing
Fractional CRO jobs have surged as companies recognize the need for experienced revenue leadership to align sales, marketing, and customer success. From Series A startups to growth-stage companies, the fractional CRO model delivers go-to-market strategy and execution excellence.
For experienced revenue leaders, fractional CRO jobs offer portfolio careers combining variety, impact, and premium day rates. Build revenue engines across multiple companies, implement proven playbooks, and develop diverse GTM experience.
The evolution of B2B buying and the rise of product-led growth have made fractional CRO expertise more valuable than ever. Whether you're a former VP Sales, CMO with revenue responsibility, or CRO ready for variety, the fractional market offers exceptional opportunities.
Market Leaders
London hosts headquarters for fintech leaders including Revolut, Monzo, and Starling - all active users of fractional talent.
Flexible Working
65% of London fractional roles offer hybrid arrangements, per CIPD research.
Fractional CRO Day Rates
Typical daily rates for fractional executives. Hover over bars for details.
Fractional CRO Jobs by Region
United Kingdom
London leads for B2B SaaS and enterprise sales leadership. Growing demand from Manchester and Bristol tech scenes. European market expansion expertise valued.
United States
The largest market for fractional CROs. Premium rates from SF, NYC, Austin, and Boston. PLG and enterprise sales experience highly valued.
Europe
Growing demand from Berlin, Amsterdam, and Nordics. Companies seeking CROs who can scale across multiple European markets. Multi-language skills valued.
Remote/Global
70% of fractional CRO roles are remote or hybrid. Revenue leadership suits distributed work with clear metrics. Time zone overlap for team management important.
Specialist Fractional CRO Roles
PLG + Sales CRO
£1,300-£1,800/daySpecialists in layering sales motion on product-led growth companies.
Enterprise CRO
£1,200-£1,700/dayComplex sales leaders for companies moving upmarket to enterprise deals.
Revenue Operations Lead
£1,000-£1,500/dayGTM operations specialists building scalable revenue infrastructure.
International Expansion CRO
£1,200-£1,700/daySpecialists in US-to-Europe or Europe-to-US market expansion.
The Future of Fractional CRO Careers
The fractional CRO market is projected to grow 20%+ annually through 2030, driven by the complexity of modern GTM strategy, the rise of revenue operations, and the blurring lines between sales, marketing, and customer success.
Key trends include: AI-augmented sales creating demand for CROs who can implement new tools, increasing importance of PLG+sales hybrid models, and growing need for CROs who can unify go-to-market functions.
Industry Resources & Professional Bodies
Revenue Collective
Revenue leader community
www.revenuecollective.com
SaaStr
SaaS revenue insights
www.saastr.com
Winning by Design
Revenue architecture
www.winningbydesign.com
Gartner Sales
Sales research
www.gartner.com
Forrester
B2B research
www.forrester.com
Sales Hacker
Revenue insights
www.saleshacker.com
OpenView
Growth stage insights
openviewpartners.com
Tomasz Tunguz
SaaS metrics
tomtunguz.com
Fractional Jobs Fractional CRO: FAQs
Common questions about fractional jobs Fractional CRO
What experience do I need to become a fractional CRO?▼
Most fractional CRO roles require 10-15+ years of revenue experience with senior leadership roles (CRO, VP Sales, VP Revenue). Track record of scaling revenue from $1M to $10M+ ARR is essential. Experience with specific sales motions (PLG, enterprise, channel) adds significant value.
How much can I earn as a fractional CRO?▼
Fractional CRO day rates typically range from £900-£1,700 in the UK and $1,800-$2,800 in the US. Working 2-3 days per week across multiple clients, annual earnings of £200,000-£400,000+ are achievable. Many fractional CROs also receive performance bonuses or equity.
How do I find fractional CRO jobs?▼
The best approaches are: specialist platforms like Fractional Quest, Revenue Collective and Pavilion communities, VC networks seeking portfolio company support, LinkedIn thought leadership on GTM strategy, and referrals from other fractional executives.
Can I do fractional CRO work remotely?▼
Approximately 70% of fractional CRO roles are remote or hybrid. Revenue leadership works well remotely with clear metrics and regular cadences. Some on-site presence may be expected for team building, QBRs, or important customer meetings.
What's the typical fractional CRO engagement?▼
Engagements typically run 6-12 months with 2-3 days per week commitment. Many involve specific objectives (building sales team, launching new segment, fixing funnel issues). Some evolve into ongoing advisory relationships or board positions.
What's the difference between CRO and VP Sales?▼
The CRO role typically encompasses broader revenue responsibility including sales, marketing, customer success, and revenue operations. VP Sales focuses specifically on sales team management. Fractional CROs often help companies establish the unified revenue function.
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Case Study
OneUp Productions
Gaming & Esports Production
Fractional GTM LeadThe Challenge
OneUp Productions needed to expand into new international markets but lacked the in-house expertise for go-to-market strategy. They needed senior GTM leadership without the commitment of a full-time hire.
Our Approach
Engaged as Fractional GTM Lead to develop and execute market expansion strategy, working 2-3 days per week alongside the existing leadership team.
Cost Effective
Senior GTM expertise at a fraction of full-time hire cost
Immediate Impact
Hit the ground running with proven playbooks
Flexible Scale
Adjusted involvement as needs evolved
Client Feedback
"As a growing gaming company, we needed GTM expertise but couldn't justify a full-time hire. The fractional model gave us exactly what we needed - senior leadership at a pace and budget that worked for us."
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