Pricing

Here’s what some of our customers
have to say…

Full-Time Hires

Full Time Recruiting 20-25% Fee Get Started

Fractional Roles

Fractional Sales Management Custom Pricing Get Started
Fractional SDR
Custom Pricing
Fractional AE
Custom Pricing
Sales Advisor
Custom Pricing
Other Fractional Roles
Custom Pricing

Contingency vs. Retained vs. Fractional: Which Hiring Model Is Right for You?

Not every hiring challenge requires the same recruiting model. Depending on the role you’re filling, your timeline, and your budget, one option may provide a better return than another.

Not every hiring challenge requires the same recruiting model. Depending on the role you’re filling, your timeline, and your budget, one option may provide a better return than another.

Hiring Model Best For Typical Pricing Pros Considerations
Contingency Recruiting Individual contributor and manager-level hires 20–25% of first-year base salary No upfront cost, pay only after a successful hire Recruiters often work multiple searches simultaneously, so your role may not receive dedicated attention.
Retained Search Executive and highly specialized leadership hires One-third of the fee paid upfront, one-third during the search, one-third upon hire (typically totaling 25–35% of first-year salary) Dedicated search process, proactive outreach, market mapping, executive-level service Higher upfront investment, generally reserved for VP and C-suite searches.
Fractional Talent Companies needing expertise without a full-time commitment Custom monthly engagement based on role, experience, and expected hours Immediate access to experienced sales leaders or operators, lower long-term risk, flexible engagement Best suited for organizations that need strategic expertise rather than a permanent hire.

When should you choose each option?

Choose contingency recruiting if…

  • You need to fill a full-time sales role.
  • You’re hiring Account Executives, SDRs, Customer Success, or Sales Managers.
  • You prefer paying only after making a successful hire.

Choose retained search if…

  • You’re hiring a VP of Sales, CRO, or another executive leader.
  • Confidentiality is important.
  • The role requires extensive market research and passive candidate outreach.

Choose fractional talent if…

  • You’re unsure whether you need a full-time hire.
  • You need experienced leadership immediately.
  • You want to validate a role before making a permanent investment.
  • You’re an early-stage company that isn’t ready for a six-figure executive salary.

Why RevPilots offers both recruiting and fractional talent

Many companies assume they need a full-time hire when a fractional sales leader or advisor can solve the immediate challenge more efficiently. We help clients evaluate whether a contingency search, retained executive search, or fractional engagement makes the most sense based on their goals—not simply sell one service over another.

When should you choose each option?

Choose contingency recruiting if…

  • You need to fill a full-time sales role.
  • You’re hiring Account Executives, SDRs, Customer Success, or Sales Managers.
  • You prefer paying only after making a successful hire.

Choose retained search if…

  • You’re hiring a VP of Sales, CRO, or another executive leader.
  • Confidentiality is important.
  • The role requires extensive market research and passive candidate outreach.

Choose fractional talent if…

  • You’re unsure whether you need a full-time hire.
  • You need experienced leadership immediately.
  • You want to validate a role before making a permanent investment.
  • You’re an early-stage company that isn’t ready for a six-figure executive salary.

Why RevPilots offers both recruiting and fractional talent

Many companies assume they need a full-time hire when a fractional sales leader or advisor can solve the immediate challenge more efficiently. We help clients evaluate whether a contingency search, retained executive search, or fractional engagement makes the most sense based on their goals—not simply sell one service over another.

FAQs

Why wouldn’t I just make a full time sales hire?
  • Full time sales hires may or may not be the right fit. You can discuss with one of our sales recruiters to see if hiring full time is right for you. For example, Fractional Sales Management can be a great way for a founder to bring in sales leadership without breaking the bank on hiring sales talent. 
What if I want to make a full time hire?
  • We offer full time sales recruiting  and can help you make your next full time sales hire.
Who is the talent?
  • The talent goes through a rigorous vetting process before being introduced to you. We actively recruit new fractional and full time talent, and have an in depth vetting process.
What does fractional talent cost?
  • The pricing varies based on a lot of factors. Including experience, level of expertise, type of role, etc.
Do you offer commission only talent?
  • No.
What if I’m not sure what I need?
  • We’re here to help and would be happy to discuss the best fit. In fact, we always want to deep dive your business to ensure a mutual fit and that you’re making the right move.

Packages

Diagnose and Fix Your Sales Organization Custom Pricing Get Started
What does this include?
  • One of our expert sales consultants will audit your sales organization to look for ways to help you identify problems and give you a plan on how to fix them. This includes interviewing front line salespeople, reviewing sales calls, and sitting down with sales leadership to discuss what’s working and what isn’t. We’ll look at your sales process, assess the skills of your team, and determine if management is doing enough to support individual contributors.
  • A report will be created based on our deep dive of your organization.We will not sugar coat it. We’ll tell you what you’re doing right, what you’re doing wrong, and what you need to fix immediately. The report will make recommendations on what should be fixed and the steps we recommend you should take. We always find easy wins that have a material impact on your numbers. For problems that aren’t easy wins, you’ll be equipped with a plan and recommendations on how to solve these sales challenges.
Build My Outbound Operation Custom Pricing Get Started
What does this include?
  • If you’re looking to generate more booked meetings from cold outreach, we can help. We’ll tell you everything you need to know from how to ensure emails get delivered, to the tools you need to maximize your effectiveness. We’ll help you determine your outbound strategy, show your team how to use the best tools, and make sure your copy is on point. We’ll train you on how to write cold email copy that books meetings. Your team will also have cold call scripts that work. You can launch an effective outbound operation with our help in 30 days or less.

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