Client Profile:
A promising FinTech SaaS startup offering innovative financial solutions for Mid-market and Large enterprises ). Despite having a robust product with significant market potential, the company struggled to achieve growth due to a lack of internal sales expertise and ineffective lead generation efforts. The founders had primarily relied on external lead generation agencies, which failed to deliver qualified leads. With no in-house sales team and limited knowledge of sales processes, the company faced challenges in scaling and expanding into new markets, particularly in the APAC region. They sought my advisory and consulting services to build a comprehensive sales strategy from the ground up and unlock their growth potential.
Challenges:
1. No Internal Sales Team or Experience: The company had no sales infrastructure, and the founders lacked the experience to build and manage a sales function.
2. Poor Lead Quality from Agencies: External lead generation agencies were underperforming, providing unqualified leads that rarely converted into opportunities.
3. Ineffective Go-to-Market Strategy: The company’s initial go-to-market strategy lacked focus, failing to resonate with target markets or generate substantial interest.
4. Untapped Sales Data: The company had access to sales data that was not being utilized effectively for lead generation or market penetration.
Approach:
1. Sales Team Development from Scratch:
- Worked closely with the founders to build a sales team from the ground up. This included identifying the right talent, defining roles, and establishing a scalable sales structure.
- Created a sales playbook with clear guidelines on prospecting, outreach, and closing strategies tailored to the FinTech industry.
2. Go-to-Market Strategy Refinement:
· Redesigned the company’s go-to-market strategy to focus on specific segments within the SMB market. Emphasized messaging around the unique benefits of their FinTech solution to address the pain points of CFOs and finance leaders.
· Introduced a targeted outbound sales approach, combining email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and account-based marketing (ABM) to penetrate key markets.
3. Lead Generation Program Overhaul:
· Shifted away from underperforming lead agencies and implemented an in-house lead generation program. Developed criteria for lead qualification to ensure the sales team focused only on high-potential prospects.
· Leveraged unused sales data, setting up mechanisms for re-engagement and nurturing previously overlooked prospects.
4. APAC Market Expansion:
Strategically opened up new markets in the APAC region, where the company's FinTech solution had strong potential. Designed region-specific marketing and sales campaigns to address cultural and market-specific nuances.
Results:
· Dramatic Increase in Opportunities: Achieved a 70-80% monthly increase in sales opportunities by refining the go-to-market strategy and optimizing the lead generation program.
· Sales Team Formation: Successfully built the company’s first sales team, equipping them with the necessary skills, tools, and processes to thrive.
· Market Penetration: Opened up the APAC region, contributing to a significant portion of the company’s new business. The region became a key growth driver within 6 months.
· Improved Lead Quality: Enhanced lead generation efforts led to a substantial improvement in lead quality, resulting in higher conversion rates and reduced sales cycle times.
Client Testimonial:
"Amulya helped us go from zero to a well-structured sales machine. Before working with her, we had no idea how to generate quality leads or build a sales process. Her expertise in SaaS sales transformed our business, and we saw a significant increase in opportunities each month. The APAC expansion was a game-changer for us, thanks to Amulya’s strategic approach." — Head of Marketing and Growth, FinTech SaaS Company
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