The traditional hiring process is often a time-consuming task that can significantly delay a startup's growth.
Finding and onboarding the right
SDRs and BDRs involves multiple steps, including job postings, CV screenings, interviews, assessments, and negotiations.
On average, it takes about 42 days to fill a position in the tech industry, but this can extend even further if the specific skills and expertise are hard to find. This prolonged period can be especially damaging for SaaS startups.
Once a hire is made, the onboarding process begins. This involves training the new SDR on the company’s products, sales processes, and tools. According to a
study by Glassdoor, the average onboarding process takes around 8-12 weeks. During this period, the new hire isn't fully productive, so the startup's sales efforts are delayed.
These hiring and onboarding delays can affect overall sales traction. When a startup is in its early stages, every day counts.
The inability to quickly ramp up a sales team means missed opportunities, slower customer acquisition, and, ultimately, slower revenue growth. A
study by HubSpot indicates that companies with a more efficient sales process achieve 28% faster revenue growth.
Given these challenges, it becomes evident why many SaaS startups are turning to alternative solutions like SalesPipe. With a pool of pre-vetted, experienced SDRs ready to jump in right away, SalesPipe cuts out the long hiring and onboarding hassle.