How We Built an In-House Sales Team That Booked 25 Calls in 30 Days for a B2B Start-Up

About the Client

Our client, an IT company specializing in building IT infrastructure, analytics, machine learning, and data science solutions, faced significant challenges in assembling an effective in-house lead generation team. Despite substantial investments, their efforts failed to produce the desired results.

Challenges

Ineffective In-House Team: Despite investing over $20,000 per month in salaries, the in-house team was only booking 5 calls per month.

  1. Role Fragmentation: Separate roles for different tasks led to inefficiencies and poor coordination.

  2. Interdepartmental Conflicts: Ongoing conflicts between the marketing and sales teams hindered productivity and collaboration.

  3. Quality of Leads: The team struggled to generate high-quality leads that could be converted into meaningful sales opportunities.

Solutions

To tackle these challenges, we implemented a comprehensive strategy that involved understanding the client's pain points, A/B testing campaigns, utilizing Account-Based Marketing (ABM), and building a cost-effective remote offshore team.

Understanding Pain Points and A/B Testing

  • Strategy: We began by working closely with the client to identify the core issues impacting their lead generation efforts.

  • Execution: Conducted A/B testing on various campaigns and scenarios using our established infrastructure to gather actionable insights.

  • Outcome: This process highlighted the areas that required improvement and provided a foundation for developing an effective strategy.

Utilizing Account-Based Marketing (ABM)

  • Strategy: Implemented an ABM approach to target the client’s Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) more effectively.

  • Execution: Created personalized outreach campaigns tailored to high-value accounts, focusing on their specific needs and pain points.

  • Outcome: This approach led to booking over 90 high-quality calls, significantly improving the client’s engagement with potential customers.

Building a Cost-Effective Remote Offshore Team

  • Strategy: After validating our approach through A/B testing, we hired and trained a remote offshore sales team.

  • Execution: Recruited a team that costs 80% less than the client’s existing in-house team, without compromising on quality.

  • Outcome: The offshore team was fully operational within 9 weeks, and their performance exceeded expectations by booking 25-30 meetings every month.

Aligning Marketing and Sales Teams

  • Strategy: Developed strategies to improve collaboration and alignment between the marketing and sales teams.

  • Execution: Facilitated regular communication, shared goals, and joint performance metrics to ensure both teams worked cohesively towards common objectives.

  • Outcome: The enhanced alignment led to a more streamlined lead generation process and better overall results.

Results

Our strategic interventions delivered substantial improvements in the client’s lead generation and sales performance. The key outcomes were:

  • 397+ Calls Booked: Successfully booked over 397 calls, providing numerous opportunities for client engagement.

  • $200,000+ in Revenue: The improved lead generation efforts translated into more than $200,000 in revenue.

  • Enhanced Team Alignment: The marketing and sales teams were better aligned, reducing conflicts and increasing productivity.

By thoroughly understanding the client’s challenges, leveraging A/B testing, adopting an ABM strategy, and building a cost-effective remote team, we transformed the client’s lead generation capabilities. This comprehensive approach not only improved their sales performance but also created a more harmonious and productive work environment.

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