The ROI of Autonomous Sales: How Much Can You Actually Save?
Let’s be honest: hiring humans to do repetitive data entry is expensive and inefficient. Here is a breakdown of what you actually save with an AI Sales Manager.
If you're running a sales team, you know the biggest line item on your budget: headcount. But when was the last time you calculated the "hidden cost" of manual work? Between onboarding, churn, and the simple fact that humans need to sleep, the price of a traditional outbound motion is skyrocketing.
The Hidden Costs of Human-Only Outbound
Think about your best SDR. They spend about 60% of their day on things that aren't actually "selling"—finding email addresses, updating the CRM, and writing first-touch hooks. In a standard $5,000/month salary, you're essentially paying $3,000 for data entry.
Enter the AI ROI
When you shift to an autonomous system like Sam, the math changes instantly. You aren't just saving on salary; you're gaining velocity.
- Scale: An AI agent can research 1,000 prospects in the time it takes a human to finish their first cup of coffee.
- Consistency: Zero lead leakage. Every single "interested" reply is handled immediately, not 3 days later when the rep has time.
- Training: You don't spend 3 months "ramping up" an AI. It knows your product from minute one.
What the numbers say
On average, our customers see a 70% reduction in cost-per-lead within the first 60 days. By automating the top-of-funnel, you free up your human AEs to focus on the only thing that matters: closing high-value deals.
FAQ
How do I calculate ROI for my specific team? Start with your current SDR salary + software costs, then divide by the number of sales-qualified leads generated. Most teams find that Sam pays for itself within the first 14 days.