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Sales Outsourcing Services
High-performing sales organisations are built on more than talented salespeople. Sustainable growth requires consistent lead generation, structured sales processes, efficient administration and the right operational support behind every customer interaction.
As businesses expand, many sales teams become constrained by administrative workloads, inconsistent prospecting and the increasing complexity of managing customer relationships across multiple channels. Sales professionals often spend valuable time updating CRM systems, preparing proposals, researching prospects and completing follow-up activities instead of focusing on building relationships and closing opportunities.
Sales outsourcing provides an opportunity to strengthen these functions by building dedicated professionals who work exclusively for your business. Whether you need sales development representatives, lead generation specialists, CRM administrators, customer success professionals or a complete sales support team, dedicated staffing enables your organisation to increase capacity while maintaining control over your sales processes, customer relationships and business objectives.
At SGO PeopleHub, we help businesses build dedicated sales teams that become a genuine extension of their organisation. Every professional works exclusively for one client, integrates into existing systems and follows your sales methodology, communication standards and performance expectations.
Rather than replacing your internal sales capability, dedicated professionals provide the additional operational support and specialist expertise needed to improve efficiency, strengthen customer engagement and create a scalable foundation for long-term revenue growth.
Why Business Leaders Are Rethinking Sales Team Structures
Modern sales organisations are evolving rapidly. Today’s businesses are expected to respond faster to enquiries, maintain accurate CRM data, consistently generate qualified opportunities and provide exceptional customer experiences throughout the sales journey. At the same time, recruiting experienced sales professionals has become increasingly competitive, while administrative responsibilities continue to grow.
Many organisations are responding by building dedicated remote sales teams that support every stage of the customer lifecycle, from market research and lead generation through to sales operations, customer success and ongoing account support.
This approach allows businesses to increase sales capacity, improve operational efficiency and create scalable teams without compromising quality or customer experience.
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The case for change
Why Businesses Are Outsourcing Sales Functions
Sales has evolved significantly over the past decade. Modern sales organisations are expected to generate qualified opportunities, respond quickly to enquiries, manage increasingly complex customer journeys and maintain accurate sales data across multiple systems. At the same time, businesses are under pressure to improve productivity, increase revenue and deliver consistent customer experiences in highly competitive markets.
For many organisations, these demands have highlighted the need for additional operational capacity. Rather than expecting a small internal team to manage every stage of the sales process, businesses are increasingly building dedicated sales support teams that strengthen existing operations and create greater scalability.
Sales outsourcing is no longer viewed simply as a way to reduce costs. It has become a strategic workforce solution that enables organisations to access experienced professionals, improve operational efficiency and create dedicated teams that support sustainable business growth.
Increasing administrative demands
Today’s sales professionals spend a significant portion of their time on activities that do not directly generate revenue. These include CRM updates, data entry, proposal preparation, sales administration, appointment scheduling, lead research, customer follow-up, reporting, pipeline management and internal documentation. Dedicated sales support professionals help reduce these workloads, allowing salespeople to focus on higher-value activities.
Growing customer expectations
Modern buyers expect fast responses, personalised communication and a seamless experience throughout the sales journey. Dedicated sales teams help organisations maintain consistent communication, improve response times and support customers at every stage of the buying process.
Difficulty recruiting experienced sales professionals
Competition for experienced sales talent and rising salary expectations are encouraging businesses to explore workforce models that provide access to relevant experience while supporting long-term growth and flexibility.
The need for scalable growth
Seasonal demand, product launches, rapid expansion and entry into new markets can all create fluctuating capacity requirements. Dedicated remote professionals allow businesses to scale progressively without continually increasing office space or internal infrastructure.
Technology has changed the way sales teams operate
Modern sales teams rely on CRM platforms, sales engagement tools, marketing automation, proposal software, video conferencing, sales analytics and customer-success systems. Dedicated professionals can work within the existing technology stack and established workflows.
Sales is no longer just about closing deals
Sustainable revenue often involves prospect research, lead generation, sales development, CRM management, proposal preparation, customer onboarding, account support and customer success. Building dedicated teams across these functions enables more consistent processes and long-term growth.
The operational picture
Challenges Facing Modern Sales Organisations
Sales performance depends on a complex combination of people, processes, technology and operational support. As organisations grow, administrative demands increase, customer expectations evolve and sales processes become more sophisticated. Without the right structure, these pressures reduce productivity, slow growth and affect customer experience.
Sales professionals spending too much time on administration
CRM updates, quotations, proposals, prospect research, documentation, scheduling, follow-up emails, reporting and forecasting reduce time available for prospecting, relationships, negotiation and closing.
Inconsistent lead generation
Prospecting often becomes inconsistent when sales teams are busy managing current opportunities. Dedicated lead generation and sales development professionals help maintain activity and support long-term pipeline growth.
Maintaining accurate CRM data
Incomplete records, duplicate contacts, outdated opportunities, missed follow-ups, poor pipeline visibility and inconsistent reporting weaken decision-making. Dedicated CRM administrators and sales support professionals improve data quality and forecasting.
Delivering a consistent customer experience
Delayed responses, missed follow-ups and inconsistent communication can reduce confidence and conversion. Dedicated sales support helps ensure enquiries, appointments and follow-up activities are managed consistently.
Scaling without losing control
Dedicated professionals add capacity while allowing organisations to retain control over strategy, customer relationships and day-to-day management.
Recruiting and retaining sales talent
Recruitment remains competitive and expensive, particularly for specialist or industry-experienced professionals. Dedicated staffing provides an alternative route to stable capability.
Increasing pressure to improve sales performance
Leaders must improve productivity, reporting, sales-cycle speed and opportunity conversion while controlling operational costs. The solution often involves building the right blend of sales, operational and administrative support.
What can be delegated
Sales Roles That Can Be Outsourced
Successful sales organisations rely on far more than individual salespeople. Behind every high-performing team is a network of professionals responsible for research, lead generation, sales administration, customer communication, operational support and long-term account management. Dedicated professionals work exclusively for the client and integrate into its systems, processes and sales methodology.
Sales Development & Business Development
Roles include SDRs, BDRs, outbound and inbound sales representatives, appointment setters, lead qualifiers and prospecting specialists. Responsibilities include prospecting, cold email, outbound calling, lead qualification, appointment setting, CRM updates, prospect follow-up and pipeline support.
Lead Generation & Market Research
Roles support lead generation, prospect research, market and industry research, contact verification, CRM enrichment, database management, competitor research, territory research and list building.
Sales Administration & Coordination
Roles support sales administration, appointment scheduling, calendar management, document preparation, proposal administration, sales reporting, internal coordination, customer records and general support.
CRM & Sales Operations
Roles support CRM administration, opportunity management, pipeline updates, reporting, dashboard maintenance, forecast support, workflow management, data quality and sales analytics.
Proposal & Commercial Support
Roles support proposal preparation, quote administration, tender and bid support, sales documentation, contract-preparation support, pricing administration and document management.
Customer Success & Account Support
Roles support customer onboarding, account support, communications, relationship management, renewal coordination, satisfaction follow-up, upselling and cross-selling.
Sales Leadership Support
Roles include Sales Coordinators, Executive Assistants, Sales Administrators, Reporting Coordinators, Operations Assistants, Revenue Coordinators and Team Administrators.
Industry-Specific Sales Teams
Dedicated sales professionals can support professional services, technology and SaaS, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, insurance, construction, property and real estate, retail and e-commerce, logistics, education, hospitality, wholesale and distribution. Recruitment must be tailored to the client’s industry, sales methodology and operational requirements.
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The case for dedicated teams
Benefits of Sales Outsourcing
The long-term benefits of dedicated sales outsourcing extend beyond cost. Dedicated professionals add capacity where it creates the greatest impact while supporting existing teams rather than replacing them.
Increase selling time
Dedicated support takes ownership of CRM updates, prospect research, quotations, scheduling and documentation so experienced salespeople can focus on customer conversations, opportunities and closing.
Improve lead generation consistency
Dedicated lead generation specialists provide consistent prospect research, database management and outreach support, helping maintain a predictable flow of qualified opportunities.
Create better customer experiences
Dedicated professionals improve response times, appointment coordination, customer communications and follow-up consistency.
Strengthen sales operations
Dedicated sales operations professionals improve CRM accuracy, reporting quality, forecasting and pipeline progression.
Scale more efficiently
Businesses can add capacity progressively as products, territories, market conditions and seasonal demand change.
Access broader sales expertise
Specialist capability can be added across lead generation, CRM administration, sales operations, proposal coordination, customer success, sales administration, reporting and pipeline management.
Build long-term capability
Dedicated professionals work exclusively for the organisation, learn its products, customers and workflows, and become a genuine extension of the sales team.
Executive Insight
The most successful sales organisations build structured teams where prospecting, administration, customer support, sales operations and relationship management work together to create a consistent and scalable revenue engine.
Evaluating readiness
Is Your Sales Team Ready to Scale?
Answer Yes if the statement accurately reflects your business.
Do your salespeople spend significant time on administrative tasks instead of selling?
Is prospecting inconsistent because your team is focused on existing opportunities?
Are CRM records sometimes incomplete or out of date?
Would faster lead follow-up improve your conversion rates?
Do sales representatives prepare their own proposals or quotations?
Are customer appointments difficult to coordinate during busy periods?
Is pipeline reporting inconsistent or manually maintained?
Would additional support improve customer onboarding or account management?
Is your sales team responsible for research, administration and customer support as well as selling?
Do sales managers spend significant time on reporting rather than coaching their teams?
Could your business support more customers if operational workloads were reduced?
Are growth opportunities sometimes delayed because internal capacity is limited?
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Evaluating suitability
Is Sales Outsourcing Right for Your Business?
Dedicated sales professionals can provide significant value, but the right solution depends on the organisation’s current structure, growth plans and internal capabilities. The best approach is to identify where operational constraints exist and introduce professionals who strengthen those areas while integrating into the existing team.
Businesses That Commonly Benefit
- Businesses seeking more capacity without immediately expanding the local workforce.
- Organisations needing consistent lead generation and prospecting.
- Teams where experienced salespeople spend too much time on administration.
- Businesses requiring better CRM management, reporting, customer onboarding or account support.
- Organisations entering new markets, launching products or improving sales processes.
When Dedicated Sales Teams May Not Be the Right Solution
- The business has not established a repeatable sales process.
- There is limited demand for additional sales capacity.
- No internal leader is available to manage the team.
- Products, pricing or target markets are still being validated.
- The immediate need is strategic sales consulting rather than operational support.
Important Consideration
Many organisations begin with one role, such as a Sales Administrator, Lead Generation Specialist, CRM Administrator or Customer Success Coordinator, and expand as the operation matures.
Table 2Workforce Comparison.
| Consideration | Local hiring | Freelancer | Traditional sales agency | Dedicated SGO PeopleHub team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works exclusively for your business | Yes | Not always | Usually no | Yes |
| Integrated into your internal team | High | Variable | Limited | High |
| Day-to-day control | High | Moderate | Limited | High |
| Uses your sales process and methodology | Yes | Variable | Often uses agency processes | Yes |
| Long-term product and customer knowledge | High | Variable | Limited or shared | High |
| Recruitment responsibility | Managed internally | Sourced individually | Managed by agency | Managed by SGO PeopleHub with client selection |
| Employment administration | Managed internally | Usually not applicable | Managed by agency | Managed by SGO PeopleHub |
| Payroll and local compliance | Managed internally | Contractor arrangement | Managed by agency | Managed by SGO PeopleHub |
| CRM and workflow integration | High | Variable | Often limited | High |
| Flexibility to start with one role | Moderate | High | Variable | High |
| Ability to build a multi-role team | High but slower | Limited | Available within agency model | High |
| Scalability | Dependent on local recruitment capacity | Moderate | High | High |
| Continuity | High when retention is strong | Variable | Personnel may rotate | High through dedicated staffing |
| Transparency over who performs the work | High | High | Variable | High |
| Control over candidate selection | Full | Full | Often limited | Full |
| Knowledge retention | Remains internally | May be lost when engagement ends | Often retained by the agency | Retained within the dedicated client team |
| Best suited for | Businesses able to recruit and employ locally | Short-term or specialist project work | Campaign-based or provider-managed sales activity | Long-term, integrated sales and revenue support |
The SGO model
Why Choose SGO PeopleHub
SGO PeopleHub helps businesses build dedicated sales teams that work exclusively for one organisation. Each professional integrates into the client’s systems, follows its methodology and supports its commercial objectives. SGO manages recruitment, employment administration, payroll, HR, leave and local compliance while the client directs daily work, priorities and performance. You can read more About SGO and how the dedicated staffing model works.
Recruitment focused on your business
Recruitment is tailored to the business model, products, target customers, sales process, experience requirements, technical skills, communication expectations and cultural fit.
Dedicated professionals working exclusively for you
Team members work solely for one client and participate in meetings, workflows and customer processes as integrated colleagues.
Supporting every stage of the employee journey
SGO supports employment administration, payroll, HR, employee engagement, leave, compliance, performance support and replacement recruitment where required.
Built to scale with your business
Clients can begin with one specialist and progressively add SDRs, BDRs, CRM administrators, proposal coordinators, customer success or broader sales operations capability.
A transparent partnership
Responsibilities, expectations, communication, timelines, onboarding and ongoing support are established clearly from the start.
Long-term relationships, not short-term placements
The objective is to build stable teams that continue delivering value as the client grows.
Table 1Sales Team Responsibility Framework.
| Responsibility | Client organisation | Dedicated sales professional | SGO PeopleHub |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales strategy and revenue targets | Defines strategy, market priorities, targets and commercial objectives | Works within the approved strategy and targets | Supports role design and workforce planning |
| Ideal customer profile and targeting | Defines target markets, buyer profiles and qualification criteria | Applies the approved targeting criteria during research and outreach | Helps recruit candidates with relevant market experience |
| Lead generation and prospect research | Approves targeting standards, data sources and campaign priorities | Researches prospects, builds lists, verifies contacts and enriches CRM records | Supports recruitment and ongoing employment requirements |
| Outbound activity | Defines messaging, channels, cadence and quality standards | Conducts approved calling, email, LinkedIn and follow-up activity | Provides HR and employee support |
| Lead qualification | Defines qualification criteria and handover rules | Qualifies prospects, records outcomes and routes suitable opportunities | Supports role continuity and replacement recruitment where required |
| Appointment setting | Defines availability, meeting standards and routing process | Coordinates meetings, confirms appointments and updates records | No day-to-day operational responsibility |
| CRM management | Selects the CRM, controls permissions and defines data standards | Maintains records, activities, opportunities, notes and follow-up actions | Supports secure employment and operational arrangements |
| Pipeline administration | Owns pipeline stages, commercial decisions and forecasting methodology | Updates stages, tracks actions, flags stalled opportunities and prepares pipeline information | No responsibility for commercial approvals |
| Proposals and quotations | Approves pricing, commercial terms and final documents | Prepares drafts, coordinates inputs, maintains templates and tracks follow-up | No responsibility for pricing or contract approval |
| Customer communication | Defines tone, escalation rules and communication standards | Communicates with prospects and customers within authorised responsibilities | Supports employee conduct and workplace expectations |
| Customer onboarding and success support | Owns service delivery, customer commitments and escalation decisions | Coordinates onboarding, updates records, follows up actions and supports account communication | Supports workforce continuity |
| Performance management | Sets operational KPIs, reviews output and provides day-to-day coaching | Works toward agreed targets and reports progress accurately | Supports formal HR processes, employee wellbeing and performance concerns |
| Training and product knowledge | Provides product, service, market and process training | Completes training and applies approved procedures | Supports onboarding coordination and employment orientation |
| System access and data security | Approves access levels, permissions and security requirements | Uses only authorised systems and follows security procedures | Supports confidentiality, employment documentation and local compliance |
| Day-to-day supervision | Allocates work, sets priorities and manages operational performance | Communicates progress, raises issues and completes assigned work | Provides employment and HR support rather than daily task supervision |
| Employment, payroll and benefits | No local employment administration required | Complies with employment policies and workplace requirements | Manages employment contracts, payroll, statutory obligations, leave and benefits |
| Leave and HR administration | Coordinates operational coverage and approves business impact | Submits requests and follows attendance procedures | Administers leave, HR records and employee support |
| Replacement and scaling support | Confirms revised role requirements and selects candidates | Supports knowledge transfer where applicable | Sources replacements and additional team members as requirements evolve |
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Implementation
Your Sales Team Implementation Journey
Understanding your business
Define the business model, products, target customers, methodology, team structure, required skills, industry experience, communication and performance objectives.
Recruitment and candidate selection
Source candidates, screen resumes, interview, assess skills and communication, verify experience and present a tailored shortlist. The client makes the final hiring decision.
Employment and onboarding
SGO manages employment documentation, payroll setup, HR administration, compliance and equipment coordination where applicable. The client introduces products, processes, systems and customer expectations.
Integration into your sales team
Integrate dedicated professionals into daily meetings, CRM workflows, communication tools, customer processes, reporting and training.
Ongoing HR and employment support
SGO continues payroll, leave, HR, engagement, compliance and performance support while the client manages daily work.
Continuous growth and team expansion
Add roles progressively as sales processes mature and business demand increases.
Table 4Typical Implementation Timeline.
| Stage | Typical timeframe |
|---|---|
| Business Discovery & Role Planning | 1–3 days |
| Recruitment & Candidate Shortlisting | 2–4 weeks |
| Client Interviews & Selection | 1 week |
| Employment & Onboarding | 1–2 weeks |
| Integration Into Daily Operations | Ongoing |
| Team Expansion | As requirements evolve |
Table 3Successful Versus Unsuccessful Implementation.
| Successful implementation | Unsuccessful implementation |
|---|---|
| Roles have clearly defined responsibilities and measurable outcomes. | Responsibilities are vague, overlapping or regularly changed without explanation. |
| The business has a documented sales process and clear qualification criteria. | The team is expected to create structure around an undefined or inconsistent sales process. |
| Dedicated professionals receive proper product, market and customer training. | New team members are given limited context and expected to become productive immediately. |
| CRM stages, fields, activities and reporting standards are clearly documented. | CRM usage differs across team members, creating unreliable data and poor visibility. |
| The client retains ownership of sales strategy, pricing and commercial decisions. | Operational staff are expected to make unauthorised strategic or commercial decisions. |
| Outreach messaging and communication standards are approved before activity begins. | Team members are told to “generate leads” without approved messaging, targeting or guidance. |
| Performance is measured using role-appropriate KPIs and business outcomes. | Performance is judged only by raw activity volumes, regardless of quality or relevance. |
| Sales leaders provide regular coaching, feedback and pipeline reviews. | Communication occurs mainly when targets are missed or problems have already escalated. |
| Administrative, prospecting and revenue-generating responsibilities are allocated intentionally. | Every team member is expected to prospect, sell, administer, report and manage customers simultaneously. |
| System permissions are based on role and operational necessity. | Broad access is provided without clear controls, ownership or periodic review. |
| Dedicated professionals are included in meetings and treated as part of the team. | Remote professionals are treated as disconnected external resources. |
| Escalation routes are clear for pricing, complaints, contracts and sensitive customer matters. | Staff do not know when or how to escalate issues requiring internal authority. |
| The business starts with priority roles and expands after workflows are stable. | Multiple roles are added before the initial process has been tested and refined. |
| Knowledge, scripts, templates and procedures are documented and maintained. | Critical knowledge remains with individual employees and is not transferred or recorded. |
| The client manages daily work while SGO PeopleHub manages employment and HR support. | Responsibility for operational management and employment support is misunderstood. |
| Performance data is reviewed to improve processes, coaching and resource allocation. | Reports are produced but not used to improve decisions or sales execution. |
| Customer experience remains central throughout prospecting, sales and onboarding. | Short-term activity targets take priority over relevance, professionalism and customer trust. |
| The team is built as a long-term revenue capability. | Outsourcing is treated as a quick fix for weak strategy, poor positioning or an unproven offer. |
Team design
Example Dedicated Sales Team Structures
Startup Growth Team
- Example team
- 1 SDR; 1 Sales Administrator
- Primary focus
- Prospecting, CRM management, scheduling, administration, qualification and follow-up.
Growing SME Sales Team
- Example team
- 2 SDRs; 1 Lead Generation Specialist; 1 CRM Administrator; 1 Sales Coordinator
- Primary focus
- Pipeline growth, consistent prospecting, CRM accuracy, reporting, meeting coordination and customer communication.
Customer Success & Account Growth Team
- Example team
- 2 Customer Success Coordinators; 1 Account Support Specialist; 1 Renewals Coordinator; 1 CRM Administrator
- Primary focus
- Onboarding, customer communication, renewals, satisfaction and account-growth support.
Sales Operations Team
- Example team
- 1 CRM Administrator; 1 Sales Operations Specialist; 1 Reporting Analyst; 1 Proposal Coordinator; 1 Sales Administrator
- Primary focus
- CRM management, pipeline reporting, forecasting support, proposals, documentation and workflow management.
Integrated Revenue Support Team
- Example team
- 2 SDRs; 2 Lead Generation Specialists; 1 Sales Operations Specialist; 1 CRM Administrator; 1 Proposal Coordinator; 2 Customer Success Coordinators; 1 Sales Administrator
- Primary focus
- Lead generation, pipeline management, onboarding, proposal support, reporting, customer success and operational efficiency.
Back matter
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sales outsourcing?
Sales outsourcing involves building dedicated professionals or teams to support lead generation, sales administration, CRM management, customer success, sales operations, proposal support or business development. SGO professionals work exclusively for the client and integrate into its existing team.
Can I hire just one dedicated sales professional?
Yes. Many businesses begin with a Sales Administrator, Lead Generation Specialist or CRM Administrator before scaling.
Do dedicated sales professionals work exclusively for my business?
Yes. Every professional works exclusively for one client and is not shared across multiple businesses.
Who manages the day-to-day work?
The client manages priorities, responsibilities, customer communication and performance. SGO manages employment, HR and payroll.
What sales roles can be outsourced?
Roles include SDRs, BDRs, lead generation specialists, sales administrators, CRM administrators, proposal coordinators, customer success professionals, sales operations specialists, account support and many other sales roles.
Can dedicated sales professionals use our CRM?
Yes. Dedicated professionals work within the client’s existing systems, communication tools, reporting platforms and workflows.
How long does recruitment usually take?
Most businesses begin reviewing shortlisted candidates within a few weeks, depending on the role and required experience.
Can we interview candidates before hiring?
Yes. The client interviews shortlisted candidates and makes the final selection.
What industries can dedicated sales professionals support?
Professional services, technology, healthcare, financial services, insurance, construction, manufacturing, property, logistics, retail, education and many others.
Will my dedicated team work our business hours?
Yes. Working schedules can be aligned with agreed operational requirements.
Can my team grow over time?
Yes. Clients can start with one or two professionals and expand as activity and operational needs increase.
Who handles payroll and HR?
SGO manages employment, payroll, HR administration, leave and ongoing employee support.
What happens if a team member resigns?
SGO supports replacement recruitment to help minimise disruption and protect continuity.
Can dedicated professionals support existing sales teams rather than replace them?
Yes. Most clients use dedicated professionals to add specialist capability, operational capacity and administrative support.
Is sales outsourcing only suitable for large businesses?
No. Startups, SMEs and larger organisations can all build teams appropriate to their stage of growth.
How do dedicated professionals communicate with our team?
They are integrated into the client’s existing meetings, communication platforms, CRM and reporting processes.
Can dedicated professionals support customer success as well as sales?
Yes. Customer Success Coordinators, Account Support Specialists and Renewal Coordinators can strengthen post-sale relationships.
How is performance measured?
The client defines role-specific measures such as activity, response times, CRM accuracy, lead targets, customer satisfaction and operational KPIs.
Is confidential business information protected?
Dedicated professionals work within structured employment and operational processes supporting confidentiality, appropriate data handling and professional standards.
Why choose SGO PeopleHub for dedicated sales teams?
SGO combines tailored recruitment, dedicated professionals, employment infrastructure, HR, payroll and ongoing support to help clients build integrated teams that support long-term growth.
Build a Dedicated Sales Team That Grows With Your Business
Whether you’re looking to improve lead generation, strengthen sales operations, support customer success or build a complete dedicated sales team, SGO PeopleHub can help you recruit experienced professionals who become a genuine extension of your organisation.
Our dedicated staffing model gives you the flexibility to start with one role or build an entire sales function over time, while maintaining complete control over your people, processes and customer relationships.