Become An 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.

Fractional Executives

Our business was founded as 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.

Our fractional executives have each 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. We make it easier for clients to get C-level executives on their team -backed by 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

Become a Fractional CMO or Fractional CSO

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.

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Reported to the CEO as Sales or Marketing VP or CMO/CSO at multiple large companies
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Possess 15-25 years of executive-level leadership, with 5 or more years as head of marketing or sales
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Have strong financial and business acumen and a proven track record of accomplishments in the field
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Have a resume primarily made up of agency roles or consulting assignments

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.

You’ll work with multiple clients at one time, helping them realize their vision for growth. And, you’ll join our Tribe, an accomplished team with an incredible level of marketing and sales experience. 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.

Team Outsiders

Mid-sized businesses don't just need strategy. They need the right team in place to execute on it. That's why we've added Team Outsiders - highly vetted business pros that can quickly drop in to client teams to offer the right sales and marketing execution expertise they need, when they need it.

Our Team Outsiders pros are experienced, vetted professionals. You'll get flexibility, the chance to work with and learn from other experts, and be part of a national firm that takes care of all the back-office stuff and brings business to you.

 

BENEFITS OF JOINING

 

Chief Outsiders

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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.

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VARIETY.

Chief Outsiders allows you to use your knowledge and expertise to deliver results across multiple types of business challenges and opportunities.

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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.

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ALWAYS ADDING VALUE.

Our business is driven by a culture of exploring the challenges prospective clients face and adding immediate value. Your work has a lasting impact on the companies we serve.

 

MISSION

 

Chief Outsiders

We’re here to make big things happen for our clients by building a company and culture that attracts the world’s greatest marketing and sales executives, who help each other do the best work of our careers, surrounded by people we love to learn from."

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.

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CAREERS

 

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