What’s the secret to assembling the right team to power your ABM strategy?
In this episode, Max Spanier, Founder of Sloane Staffing, discusses how to build a high-performing team for Account-Based Marketing (ABM). He explains why hiring the right people is just as critical as having the right technology, how to identify key roles like GTM engineers, and why soft skills matter just as much as technical expertise. Max shares his insights on trends in the B2B martech space and the importance of cross-functional alignment for ABM success.
Max also breaks down the challenges of staffing in a rapidly changing industry and offers advice on how to successfully scale ABM teams to drive real business impact.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The importance of building a team that can execute ABM effectively
- Key hires to consider when scaling your ABM strategy
- How to blend hard and soft skills when staffing for ABM roles
Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Introducing Max Spanier (01:20) How Trellix aligns tech investments with goals (04:46) The risks of shiny object syndrome in B2B (07:32) Why cross-functional alignment drives success (11:32) Why measurement is critical for marketing spend (15:46) A vendor’s role in supporting business outcomes (20:07) Key indicators for evaluating software impact (24:50) Unrealistic expectations in tech deployments
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