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A fraction of the cost of hiring in-house

An embedded local SDR or BDM delivers pipeline from week one for 40–56% less than the fully-loaded cost of an in-house hire - no recruitment fees, no payroll, no three-month ramp. Here's the ROI across every region we operate in.

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How pricing works

Four things that make it simple

Step 01

One predictable retainer

A single monthly fee covers your dedicated local agent, the tools, the data and the outreach. No recruitment fees, no payroll, no surprise costs.

Step 02

Retainer plus commission on wins

Commission applies only to the deals we bring forward and close. We have skin in the game, we win when you win.

Step 03

Monthly rolling, no lock-in

Flexible from day one with a simple 4-week notice period. Scale up, scale down or pause, you stay in control.

Step 04

Scoped to your market

Retainers vary by region and by level (SDR or BDM). We map your goals on a discovery call and send a clear, tailored quote.

The smarter investment

A fraction of the cost of hiring in-house

Fully-loaded in-house cost - base salary, employer on-costs, recruitment, tools and three-month ramp - versus a Sales Source retainer, across every region we cover.

Region SDR · Outbound prospecting BDM · New business
In-house / yr You save up to* / yr In-house / yr You save up to* / yr
UKUK & Ireland (UK) £67,700 £37,700· 56% £88,400 £46,400· 52%
USUS & Canada (US) $101,500 $40,500· 40% $161,800 $85,600· 53%
SwedenNordics (Sweden) kr 998,000 kr 519,000· 52% kr 1,362,000 kr 724,000· 53%
NetherlandsBenelux (NL) €78,400 €36,300· 46% €106,500 €50,300· 47%
GermanyDACH (Germany) €82,600 €40,500· 49% €120,300 €64,100· 53%
AustraliaAPAC (Australia) A$119,100 A$48,900· 41% A$184,900 A$91,300· 49%
In-house cost, fully loaded: base salary + employer on-costs (NI / social security) + recruitment fee + tech, data & tools + onboarding & 3-month ramp - per year.

*Illustrative maximums - actual savings vary by vertical, seniority and brief. Base pay: RepVue, Glassdoor, ONS ASHE 2025 & ZipRecruiter, reviewed July 2026 · On-costs at country employer rates · FX: £1 = $1.27 · €1.17 · kr 13.3 · A$1.95 · Retainers quoted before commission.

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Each market keeps its local currency; the combined total converts. Useful if your board reports in USD.

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Add your details and your numbers, then hit Email me my ROI report. We'll layer on employer on-costs, recruitment, tools and ramp at local rates - across as many markets as you're hiring in.

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What in-house really costs

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    What you're not paying for

    The retainer replaces a stack of fixed costs and the months of ramp it takes to get a new hire productive. Choose your region to see what each line costs in-house - every one is included in your monthly retainer.

    Each region's ROI is a sample for one country - UK, US, Sweden, Netherlands, Germany and Australia - shown in local currency and based on market conditions in July 2026. Currently showing UK & Ireland.
    • Recruitment & training~£8,100Included
    • HR, payroll & wagesOngoingIncluded
    • Research & contact data~£3,000Included
    • IT, software & phone~£3,000Included
    • 3+ months of ramp~£8,000Week one
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    What does Sales Source do?

    Sales Source is a UK-based international sales agency that helps B2B companies expand into new markets. We provide outsourced Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) and Business Development Managers (BDMs) who generate leads, book meetings, and close deals, all at a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house.

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    Most clients begin receiving qualified meetings within 2–4 weeks of campaign launch. Full sales outcomes depend on product complexity and target market, and we continuously optimise to accelerate ROI.

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    How much does your service cost?

    We work on a monthly retainer plus commission. The retainer covers your dedicated local team, the tools, the data and the outreach; on top of that we charge commission on the sales we bring forward and close, so our incentives stay aligned with yours. Pricing is tailored by region, role and campaign scope, and clients can save up to 56% in certain regions versus hiring in-house.

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