What day rates can Sales Directors expect?

Fractional Sales Directors earn £800-£1,200 per day, with CRO roles and London positions at the higher end.

What experience is needed?

Typically 10-15+ years in sales with experience leading teams, hitting significant revenue targets, and scaling sales operations.

What day rates can Sales Directors expect?

Fractional Sales Directors earn £800-£1,200 per day, with CRO roles and London positions at the higher end.

What experience is needed?

Typically 10-15+ years in sales with experience leading teams, hitting significant revenue targets, and scaling sales operations.

Revenue Growth

Fractional Sales Director Jobs UK

Part-time sales leadership roles across the UK. Day rates from £800-£1,200.

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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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+

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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 Sales Directors help scale-ups and SMEs build sales teams, develop go-to-market strategies, and accelerate revenue growth without the cost of full-time executive hires.

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Types of Sales Director Roles

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Fractional VP Sales

Building and leading sales teams for growth companies

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Fractional CRO

Chief Revenue Officer covering sales, marketing, and CS

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Sales Transformation

Restructuring and optimising sales operations

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Go-to-Market Lead

Launching new products or entering new markets

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Key Responsibilities

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Sales strategy development

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Team hiring and coaching

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Pipeline management

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Sales process optimisation

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CRM implementation

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Revenue forecasting

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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%

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Fractional Sales Director Jobs UK

Fractional Sales Director roles offer experienced sales leaders the opportunity to drive revenue growth across multiple organisations. High demand in B2B SaaS, professional services, and scale-up companies.

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Available Opportunities

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

Sector	Day Rate	Typical Commitment
B2B SaaS	£900 - £1,400	2-3 days/week
Enterprise Sales	£1,000 - £1,500	2-3 days/week
Professional Services	£800 - £1,300	2-3 days/week
Start-up	£700 - £1,200	1-2 days/week

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Fractional CRO Jobs UK - Revenue Officer roles

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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

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.

Calculate Your Day Rate

Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

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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