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Run the Numbers

E31: Hubspot's SVP RevOps Sid Kumar Goes DEEP on Revenue Operations

Jan 18, 2024
Sid Kumar, SVP of RevOps at HubSpot, dives deep into the world of revenue operations. He emphasizes the need for revenue operations to closely collaborate with frontline teams. Key topics include the importance of clear compensation plans and understanding customer incentives. Sid discusses how to navigate ambitious revenue targets amid market shifts and the intricacies of managing sales discounts. He also highlights the role of unified tools and AI in enhancing decision-making and insights across marketing, sales, and service divisions.
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  • Optimal placement of Revenue Operations enhances organizational effectiveness by ensuring close collaboration with customer-facing teams to better understand sales dynamics.
  • A comprehensive data strategy is essential for RevOps, allowing for effective decision-making and forecasting as companies grow and evolve.

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The Strategic Placement of RevOps

The placement of Revenue Operations (RevOps) within an organization can significantly influence its effectiveness. Optimal placement is not strictly dictated by whether it resides in finance, sales, or operations but rather its proximity to the business's core activities. Maintaining a close relationship with customer-facing teams ensures that RevOps can accurately gauge the dynamics of sales interactions and customer needs. As seen in some organizations, positioning RevOps alongside sales, marketing, and customer success can enhance alignment across these critical functions, facilitating a smoother journey from customer acquisition to retention.

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