Surge45
Fractional CMO

Fractional CMO for SaaS

Executive marketing leadership on demand. Get strategic guidance, team leadership, and board-level reporting without the full-time commitment and cost.

Growth MetricsLive
60%
Cost Savings vs Full-Time
90
Days to Impact
25+
CMOs in Network
15+
Years Avg Experience

Trusted by leading SaaS companies

Series ASeries BSeries CGrowth StagePre-IPOPublic

Get a SaaS Fractional CMO Agency That's Focused on Results

We don't just deliver activities—we deliver outcomes that impact your bottom line.

Executive Experience

CMOs with 15+ years leading SaaS marketing teams.

Immediate Impact

Hit the ground running with proven playbooks.

Strategic Focus

High-level strategy, not day-to-day execution.

Flexible Engagement

Scale up or down based on your needs.

Marketing Leadership Has Changed. Has Your Approach?

Today's SaaS companies need strategic marketing leadership, but full-time CMO costs don't always make sense.

Full-time CMOs cost $300-500K+ fully loaded
Many companies need strategy, not just execution
Board expectations require experienced leadership
Hiring takes 6+ months; fractional starts immediately
Flexibility matters in uncertain markets
Experience across multiple companies adds unique value

What a Fractional CMO Delivers

Executive-level marketing leadership tailored to your stage and needs.

Marketing Strategy

Comprehensive GTM strategy aligned with business goals.

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor your marketing team.

Board Reporting

Professional reporting for board meetings.

Vendor Management

Evaluate and manage agencies and tools.

Budget Planning

Strategic allocation and ROI forecasting.

Growth Planning

Quarterly planning with clear milestones.

Full-Stack Fractional CMO Services That Boost Revenue

Comprehensive solutions designed for enterprise SaaS growth.

Marketing Strategy

Develop comprehensive go-to-market strategy aligned with business objectives and growth targets.

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor your marketing team, establishing processes and best practices.

Board Reporting

Professional marketing reporting for board meetings and investor updates.

Vendor Management

Evaluate, select, and manage marketing agencies, tools, and technology stack.

Budget Planning

Strategic budget allocation and ROI forecasting for marketing investments.

Growth Planning

Quarterly and annual planning with clear milestones and accountability.

Our Fractional CMO Process That Grows Pipeline

A proven methodology that delivers consistent results for SaaS companies.

01

Assessment

Evaluate current marketing capabilities, team, and performance.

02

Strategy Development

Create marketing strategy aligned with business goals.

03

Team Evaluation

Assess team structure and identify gaps.

04

Process Design

Establish processes, workflows, and accountability.

05

Quick Wins

Identify and execute immediate improvement opportunities.

06

Roadmap Creation

Build quarterly roadmap with clear milestones.

07

Execution Leadership

Lead strategy execution with regular check-ins.

08

Board Alignment

Ensure marketing is aligned with board expectations.

09

Continuous Optimization

Ongoing refinement based on results.

Results That Speak for Themselves

Real outcomes from our SaaS clients.

Series B SaaS

+185%

Pipeline Growth

Grew marketing-sourced pipeline 185% in first year.

Growth Stage

+60%

Team Efficiency

Improved marketing team output by 60%.

Pre-IPO

High

Board Confidence

Successfully prepared marketing for IPO readiness.

What Our Clients Say

"Our fractional CMO from Surge45 brought instant credibility and strategic clarity. Worth every penny."

JW

James Wilson

CEO, GrowthTech

"We got CMO-level thinking at a fraction of the cost. They helped us scale from $5M to $20M ARR."

RG

Rachel Green

Founder, ScaleUp SaaS

Why Choose Surge45 for Fractional CMO?

We're not a generalist agency. We live and breathe B2B SaaS marketing.

SaaS-Only Focus

We exclusively serve B2B SaaS, so every playbook and benchmark is relevant to your business.

Revenue Attribution

We connect every campaign to pipeline and revenue in your CRM.

Senior Team

Work directly with experienced strategists, not junior account managers.

Transparent Reporting

Real-time dashboards and weekly updates on performance.

Proven Playbooks

Strategies tested across 200+ SaaS companies.

Flexible Engagement

Scale up or down based on your needs without long-term lock-ins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Numbers That Matter to SaaS Leaders

60%

Cost Savings

25+

CMOs Available

15+

Years Experience

90

Days to Impact

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