Become An Outsider

Why Become a Chief Outsider?

If you're looking for a role where you can have huge impact on a client's business and where you can learn from and tap the expertise of some of the world's best marketers and sales executives — then Chief Outsiders might be for you.

Chief Outsiders is one of only about 150 companies on the Inc 5000 List - 10 Years Running

We are an organization of fractional C-level marketing and sales executives. We are looking for battle-tested business executives with a market-based perspective, who also understand the operational and financial implications of a growth strategy.

All positions at Chief Outsiders are Partner level and each of our fractional executives have held the position of VP or higher in one or more large operating companies, as opposed to careers at agencies or consulting firms. You will have the flexibility of running your own assignments, but be part of a national firm that takes care of all the back-office stuff - working on your behalf to develop business. We greatly reduce the cost to our client companies of hiring a full-time C-level executive, yet provide access to the skills and experience of the full Tribe of talented executives at Chief Outsiders. 

Forbes Interviews Chief Outsiders CEO Art Saxby: Why Fractional Leaders Are Increasingly Attractive To Companies

What We're Looking For: Vetted CMOs and CSOs

If you are an experienced C-level marketing or sales executive, our unique approach offers you a dynamic and creative way to apply your skills to help companies grow.

You may be a good fit if you:

• Do have experience reporting to a CEO as VP of Marketing, CMO, VP of Sales or CSO at several large companies
• Don't have a resume primarily made up of agency roles or consulting assignments

At Chief Outsiders you will belong to our Tribe, an accomplished team with an incredible level of marketing and sales experience. Being a part of the Chief Outsiders team means that your clients benefit from the support and experience of all of your colleagues. And through our peer review process, your ideas and strategies will be tested and enhanced.

• Chief Outsiders work with multiple companies at one time, helping CEOs realize their vision for growth.
• Chief Outsiders possess 15-25 years of executive level operational leadership with five or more years of experience as head of marketing or sales.
• Chief Outsiders have strong financial and business acumen, with a proven track record of accomplishments in the field.

At this stage of your career, becoming a Chief Outsider is a dynamic and rewarding way to utilize your experience and skills, as compared to leading marketing or sales for a single company or joining a traditional consultancy.

Consider the following benefits of the Chief Outsider approach to fractional executive leadership:

• Our Tribe. Becoming a Chief Outsider means joining a team of experienced marketing and sales executives who will be at your disposal for guidance, ideas and stimulation. You will have access to more experience than you have ever had as a marketing or sales executive of a single company.
• Variety. Chief Outsiders allows you to experience multiple types of business challenges and opportunities, across a wide range of industries. You will have the opportunity to use your knowledge and expertise to deliver results and help companies achieve big goals.
• Flexibility. Chief Outsiders allows you to balance your workload so you can take care of your life commitments. You can choose to work with one or several client companies, depending on your current situation.
• Always Adding Value. Chief Outsiders  are always looking for ways to help client companies grow. Our business development is driven by a culture of exploring the challenges prospective clients face, then sharing insights that add immediate value. You will enjoy the opportunity to see your work have a lasting impact on the companies we serve.

Our Company is Driven by Our Culture

Check out our core values to see if you agree with our approach and outlook.

• Can you be the #2 executive who serves the #1 executive – the CEO – and help translate their vision into an insightful, measurable and actionable plan?
• Can you oversee the implementation of that plan?
• Do you have the executive experience consistent with our growing roster of Chief Outsiders?

If the answer to these questions is “YES!!”, we very much want to hear from you.

"My passion is go-to-market excellence, and the environment at Chief Outsiders puts my marketing and sales learning into hyperdrive. I get to work with some of the world's smartest CMOs and CSOs every day and learn from the high-performing companies I support."
- Angus Robertson, Partner & CMO

There are many benefits of being a committed member of the Chief Outsiders "Tribe." Here's just a few for your consideration:

• Extensive On-Boarding program including training in business development and consulting best practices
• On-going training and collaboration platform for sharing of best practices
• National brand, marketing programs, digital visibility and publishing platform
• Full back-office support, invoicing, collections, distributions
• Bi-monthly Tribe meetings, peer support, regional sales support, annual national conference