Predictable Revenue SDR to AE handoff

Aaron Ross

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Predictable Revenue SDR to AE handoff

Predictable Revenue SDR to AE handoff

For an SDR to be compensated, an opportunity must:

  • Have at least a potential of 20+ users (ensures large enough opportunity)
  • Have no fundamental “red flags” or deal breakers- Be clearly generated by the SDR (no inbounds or from other SDRs)
  • Be re-­qualified by the account executive (AE)

When to handoff?

  • Does the company fit our ideal client profile?
  • Are we speaking with someone with influence or power?
  • Is there a clear interest in a next step? (E.g., scoping/discover call with account executive

How to handoff?

  • Best: Hot­ transfer to the AE
  • Good: Schedule a time on the calendars for a discovery call.
  • Last Option: Email introduction between client and AE.

Audit Process

  • Confirm after AE re-­qualifies
  • Contact was outbound, not inbound?
  • AE qualified by phone?
  • SDR and AE entered notes into SFA?
  • This confirms solid ROI of the team, integrity of the data, quality of work, and reduces temptations to push boundaries

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