How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

Typically, you can hire a go-to-market consultant with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery , timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network. Once you select your go-to-market consultant, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

How do I hire a go-to-market consultant?

To hire the right go-to-market consultant, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect go-to-market consultants for your project.

How are Toptal go-to-market consultants different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our go-to-market consultants to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship. When you hire with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched go-to-market consultants ready to help you achieve your goals.

Can you hire go-to-market consultants on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?

You can hire go-to-market consultants on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our go-to-market consultants can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal go-to-market consultants?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your go-to-market consultant begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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Jon Mackin

Freelance Go-to-market Consultant

United States

Toptal Member Since May 12, 2023

With over 15 years of expertise in pioneering marketing campaigns as a digital strategist and growth/performance marketer, Jonathan brings a strategic mindset and up-to-the-minute industry knowledge to empower brands to grow and reach revenue targets through exceptional ROI and ROAS. Jonathan's innovative ideas, combined with flawless execution, consistently deliver outstanding results as a fractional CMO.

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Darshan Dave

Freelance Go-to-market Consultant

United States

Toptal Member Since May 18, 2022

Darshan is a seasoned product management and marketing specialist, a strategy and transformation catalyst, and an innovation architect. He has executive experience with multiple industries, domains, startups, and enterprises, acting as a trusted advisor, mentor, and coach to CXO and its founders. Darshan is passionate about bringing concepts and strategies to life, simplifying complexity, harnessing innovation, leveraging digital CX and emerging tech, and leading global cross-functional teams.

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Fazal Ahamed

Freelance Go-to-market Consultant

Canada

Toptal Member Since October 14, 2022

Faz is a published author and seasoned performance marketing and SEO professional with a consolidated experience of seven years and flair to solve growth challenges for brands in SaaS, edtech, fintech, fashion, retail, and FMCG. He is well versed with actionable frameworks for media buying and go-to-market strategy.

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Francesco Pastorelli

Freelance Go-to-market Consultant

Denmark

Toptal Member Since April 26, 2023

Francesco is a marketing expert who led the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for a variety of products, from B2B2C marketplaces to eCommerce and D2C. With experience primarily in the Danish startup ecosystem, he leverages his inbound, ABM, and product marketing expertise to drive growth and create strong brands.

GTM Marketing HubSpot Marketing Inbound Marketing Influencer Marketing B2B Marketing Strategy Content Strategy Social Media Marketing Instagram Management

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Fernanda Belchior

Freelance Go-to-market Consultant

Brazil

Toptal Member Since October 6, 2022

Fernanda has 10+ years of experience in product marketing and marketing management. She specializes in developing market positioning for brands and products through data-oriented dashboards and competitive and social media analyses. She is also keen on working on go-to-market collateral and sales enablement, planning, and execution. Fernanda has proven expertise in driving efforts with public and analyst relations, CRM, inbound marketing, and events teams on product launch-related activities.

GTM Marketing PR Market Intelligence

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Muhammed Ali Jamadar

Freelance Go-to-market Consultant

United Arab Emirates

Toptal Member Since October 17, 2022

Mali is a savvy digital and operations marketing manager with 12+ years of experience dealing with the agency, publisher, and client perspectives. Mali had the privilege of leading digital and content marketing, product strategy, and go-to-market operations across the FNB, FMCG, automotive, entertainment, banking, and pharmaceutical industries for well-known brands like McDonald's, Henkel, Unilever, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Nissan, Disney, WarnerMedia, ADCB, CitiBank, and Boehringer Ingelheim.

GTM Marketing Digital Media Digital Strategy Omnichannel Marketing B2C Marketing Product Launch Strategy Media Planning Digital Marketing Content Strategy Marketing Analytics

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Alastair Thompson

Freelance Go-to-market Consultant

Brazil

Toptal Member Since October 3, 2022

Alastair is a seasoned revenue operations and marketing expert with agency and corporate experience. He led a marketing agency for seven years, managing over $1 million in annual advertising budgets for clients on five continents. Alastair's secret sauce is his ability to lead multicultural teams in the planning and executing of data-driven, revenue-focused growth and go-to-market campaigns. He takes leadership seriously, keeps his skillset updated, and loves being challenged by new projects.

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Holly Hale

Freelance Go-to-market Consultant

United States

Toptal Member Since March 29, 2023

Holly is an experienced digital marketer with 13+ years of success leading diverse teams, strategies, and campaigns in multiple industries. She has a proven record of driving website traffic, generating leads, and improving brand awareness through SEO, SEM, PPC, social media, and content marketing. Skilled in utilizing data analytics to optimize campaigns for maximum ROI, Holly has excellent communication and relationship-building abilities and a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

GTM Marketing SEMrush GSC SEO Social Media Marketing Rebranding Performance Marketing

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Joanna Chiarello

Freelance Go-to-market Consultant

United States

Toptal Member Since October 28, 2022

Joanna is a visionary brand and marketing leader with a strategic and detail-oriented approach to execution. She bridges a background in strategy, visual design, and marketing to devise and implement effective traditional and digital marketing campaigns for diverse industries. Joanna possesses a proven history of driving results across sales, lead generation, brand recognition, and audience engagement.

GTM Marketing Brand Strategists Event marketing Campaign Management Integrated Marketing Media Buying Social Media Marketing

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Brion Roberto

Freelance Go-to-market Consultant

United States

Toptal Member Since January 10, 2022

A global marketing leader with years of experience bolstering startups and blue chip companies like Johnnie Walker, American Express, BCG, and The Washington Post, Brion has exceeded goals, expanded into new markets, and significantly increased profits. He has managed dispersed cross-functional teams to create campaigns with digital and global insight. Brion's innovative strategy has garnered awards for exceptional marketing that delivers.

GTM Marketing SEO Social Media Marketing Marketing Communications Brand Marketing On-page SEO SEO Copywriting Display Advertising Marketing Analytics Growth Marketing Google Ads Marketing Strategy Product Marketing

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Apurva Mahendra

Freelance Go-to-market Consultant

Canada

Toptal Member Since May 12, 2023

Apurva is an experienced B2B marketing professional with 10+ years of experience in marketing for B2B SaaS products and IT service offerings. She worked with Thomson Reuters and Wipro in APAC and NA and led marketing for a social enterprise. Apurva has a proven track record in building campaigns, leading launches, and creating content for large organizations and early-stage startups. She's skilled in Tableau, Eloqua, and Pardot.

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Digital Development Leader, Owens Corning

Toptal’s methodology gave me confidence that we had the best chance of getting an A-team brought together quickly.

Deron Triff

Co-founder, WaitWhat

I think the thing about Toptal is—like the name—it’s top talent, and that’s the kind of talent that I want to recruit as well.

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Founder, Ginni Media

Toptal truly is a turnkey solution. The whole thing is packaged for you. Toptal supports everything for you end-to-end so you can just focus on your core business.

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Co-founder, Workramp

For years, Toptal has been our ‘secret weapon’ for staying competitive in our industry.

Tony Wang

Co-founder and CEO, Adcrush

How to Hire Go-to-market Consultants Through Toptal

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A Toptal director of marketing will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right go-to-market consultant for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

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Work with your new go-to-market consultant for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they're the right fit before starting the engagement.

FAQs

How quickly can you hire with Toptal?
Typically, you can hire a go-to-market consultant with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

Once you select your go-to-market consultant, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.
How do I hire a go-to-market consultant?
To hire the right go-to-market consultant, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect go-to-market consultants for your project.
How are Toptal go-to-market consultants different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our go-to-market consultants to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

When you hire with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched go-to-market consultants ready to help you achieve your goals.
Can you hire go-to-market consultants on an hourly basis or for project-based tasks?
You can hire go-to-market consultants on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our go-to-market consultants can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal go-to-market consultants?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your go-to-market consultant begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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