Benefits
- Cost savings - European SG&A at a average rate of 20% versus the industry standard of 30-40%
- Speed - Full sales team trained and selling in 1 - 3 months vs. 6 - 12 months when hiring direct
- Low risks - 1 year agreement, with 30 day termination clause minimizing risk and commitment
- Clear objectives - Implementation roadmap defined in the Engagement Plan
- Effectiveness - First revenues within 6-9 months on average
- One SFE point of contact managing the European team, weekly reporting, monthly reviews
- Low operational cost per market, no other costs recruitment, legal, HR, social, facilities, IT, communication, etc.
- Single SFE Agreement covering the entire sales team and other support resources
Win-win situation – Our clients value our ability to attract the best hi-tech channels and sales representatives in a country/territory thanks to our wide portfolio of complementary product
Virtuous spiral - the best hi-tech channels and sales representatives in a country/territory trust us to increase and update our product portfolio to give them new opportunities as markets evolve
For the cost of 1 senior resource, SFE can provide a team!
- SFE sales teams’ expertise, experience and efficiency
- In-country sales (language, contacts, traditions, regulations)
- Typically under ¼ of the cost of a direct hire
- Support from the SFE central teams
- Rapid and profitable entry into new markets with significant reduction of
- Costs - office, logistics, IT, full salaries, travel, localisation
- Delays - initial set-up, hiring, training, localisation, prospection
- Risks - firing, laws & regulations, taxes, etc.
- Immediate access to channels, partners and prospects
- Tested sales development and management processes
- Strong basis for future expansion