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Darshan Dave

Freelance Sales Consultant
Verified Expert in Sales
United States
Toptal Member Since January 18, 2020

Darshan is a product management and marketing specialist and a strategy, transformation, and project management expert. He is well-versed in multiple industries, domains, technologies, and markets. He is an experienced executive trusted by CXOs and founders of startups, businesses, nonprofits, and enterprises. Darshan is passionate about bringing concepts to life, simplifying complexity, crafting strategies, harnessing innovation, achieving growth, and leading cross-functional teams.

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Nicolas Kock

Freelance Sales Consultant
Verified Expert in Sales
South Africa
Toptal Member Since March 27, 2024

Nicolas brings a decade of experience in marketing campaigns and sales and building connections across industries. Well-versed in expanding his global network, he has worked with big enterprise clients like L'Oréal, where he has planned an exclusive event and hair show for L'Oréal (SA), showcasing the latest trends. Nicolas specializes in brand activation training and equipping teams with strategies to execute campaigns effectively and looks forward to his next challenge.

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Jeannine Betts

Freelance Sales Consultant
Verified Expert in Sales
Canada
Toptal Member Since April 16, 2024

Jeannine is a visionary entrepreneur with a rich background in SEO, sales, and digital marketing. Her creative approach to problem-solving and passion for driving business growth ensure transformative results for her clients. She exceeds expectations, surpassing a sales pipeline target by 170% at OpenText and overachieving quotas by 145% at Cornerstone OnDemand. Jeannine's proven track record of excellence and expertise in high-ticket affiliate marketing makes her an invaluable asset.

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Mauricio A. Alvarenga

Freelance Sales Consultant
Verified Expert in Sales
United States
Toptal Member Since December 13, 2023

Mauricio, a seasoned marketing, sales, and business development professional, has driven impactful strategies, yielding a $1.4 million revenue increase. His leadership involves daily collaboration with executives, operational structuring, and managing a 20+ member sales team. Additionally, he has cultivated relationships, securing 40+ statewide contracts. Mauricio's results-driven approach and proven success in business development position him as a compelling candidate for any project.

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Dhiraj Kumar

Freelance Sales Consultant
Verified Expert in Sales
India
Toptal Member Since February 18, 2025

Dhiraj is an accomplished professional with eight years of experience in sales management, business development, and channel partner management for the banking sector. He leads high-performing teams, implements innovative sales strategies, and drives growth through strategic partnerships. Known for his results-driven approach, Dhiraj plays a key role in shaping organizational success by consistently exceeding targets and delivering strong performance in a dynamic market.

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Andrina Pllana

Freelance Sales Consultant
Verified Expert in Sales
Croatia
Toptal Member Since June 17, 2025

Andrina is a sales and marketing specialist with over four years of international experience driving growth for tech and SaaS companies across Europe, the US, and the Middle East. She's fluent in five languages and skilled in Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk, Apollo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. Andrina brings a mix of strategic thinking, creativity, and cross-cultural communication to every project.

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Ashraf Mekahlia

Freelance Sales Consultant
Verified Expert in Sales
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since June 25, 2025

Ashraf is a dynamic, results-oriented sales leader with close to a decade of experience across edtech, SaaS, and real estate. He has a proven track record of building and mentoring high-performing sales teams that consistently exceed targets and drive substantial revenue growth. Achraf excels in diverse, multicultural environments. His expertise spans full-cycle sales management, market expansion, and the cultivation of key client relationships.

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How to Hire Sales Consultants Through Toptal

1

Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
2

Work With Hand-selected Talent

Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right sales consultant for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
3

The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new sales consultant for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they’re the right fit before starting the engagement.

EXCEPTIONAL TALENT

How We Source the Top 3% of Sales Consultants

Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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Drive Impact With Sales Consultants

Toptal sales consultants refine your sales strategy and improve performance through skillful guidance. Leveraging deep product knowledge and client insights, they help businesses close more deals, shorten sales cycles, and drive sustained revenue growth.

Diagnose Client Needs Effectively

Discovery lays the groundwork for every successful deal. Toptal sales consultants uncover goals, pain points, and challenges to craft tailored solutions that address each client’s core priorities.

Build Trust With Product Expertise

Clients trust sellers who understand what they’re offering inside and out. Our sales consultants translate product features into business outcomes, showing clients how solutions solve real problems.

Create Presentations That Drive Buy-in

Persuasive materials move deals forward when they reflect real client priorities. Toptal sales consultants craft demos and proposals that speak directly to stakeholders’ needs and decision-making criteria.

Shorten Sales Cycles Strategically

Delays often come from misalignment or unaddressed concerns. Our sales consultants guide prospects through the decision process, addressing objections early and aligning solutions to accelerate the path to close.

Influence Complex Buying Committees

Winning large deals means reaching more than one decision-maker. Toptal sales consultants tailor messaging to resonate across roles, engaging key stakeholders and driving consensus within complex accounts.

Nurture Relationships for Long-term Growth

Deals open doors, but relationships build pipelines. Our sales consultants foster trust with key stakeholders, positioning themselves as long-term partners and unlocking future opportunities beyond the initial sale.

Collaborate Across Teams to Shape Solutions

Winning deals often requires input beyond sales alone. Toptal sales consultants work with product, marketing, and finance to co-create proposals that match client needs and strengthen buy-in.

Support Marketing With Field Insights

Marketing performs best when it’s informed by real conversations. Our sales consultants share frontline insights that help shape sharper messaging, relevant content, and campaigns that speak directly to buyer priorities.

Track Metrics to Improve Sales Performance

Every closed deal tells a story worth studying. Toptal sales consultants analyze performance indicators like win rates and cycle length to refine sales approaches and boost overall effectiveness.

Maintain Documentation for Seamless Handoff

Missing context slows delivery and erodes trust. Our sales consultants capture detailed notes and expectations to ensure smooth transitions from sales to onboarding and implementation teams.

FAQs

  • Typically, you can hire sales consultants with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or full end-to-end project 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 sales 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.

  • To hire the right sales 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 sales consultants for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our sales 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 sales consultants with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched sales consultants ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire sales consultants on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the project end-to-end based on your specific requirements as part of our Consulting and Services offerings. Whether you hire a sales consultant 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 sales consultants can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your sales 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 sales consultant who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

Toptal Lets You Hire Fast,
With Unparalleled Success

  • Trusted Talent Only

    Trusted Talent Only

    Our talent network is composed of thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

  • Precise Matching

    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in identifying talent that fits your needs. They work to understand your exact requirements and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

  • Effortless Scaling

    Effortless Scaling

    We help you scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Our flexible engagement models allow you to choose the engagement type that suits your needs and adjust it anytime: hourly, part time, or full time.

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