How It Works
Three simple steps to get accurate calculations
Enter price and margin
Use margin % or enter COGS per unit.
Set volumes
Enter current units and either expected uplift (%) or target units with a salesperson.
Add compensation
Hourly rate, hours/week, employer on‑cost %, commission rate (revenue or profit), and tools.
Sales Hire ROI & Commission Impact
Compare baseline profit vs hiring a salesperson with hourly, commission, or both. See net change, ROI, and break‑even uplift.
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Pricing & Margin
Average selling price per unit.
Gross margin percent on each unit (e.g., 60%).
Volumes
Units sold per month today (without hire).
Percent increase in units from hiring (e.g., 25%). Leave 0 if you set explicit target units.
Explicit units per month with salesperson. If provided (>0), this overrides uplift%.
Sales Compensation
Hourly wage for salesperson (exclude employer taxes/benefits).
Expected weekly hours for the salesperson.
Employer on‑costs (payroll tax, benefits) as a percent of wages. Typical 8–15%.
Commission as a percent of revenue or profit.
Monthly spend on sales tools/CRM/phone.
Owner Time (Optional)
Owner hours currently spent on sales (optional).
Owner hours that remain after hiring.
Opportunity cost of the owner’s hour (optional).
Results
Cost Breakdown (With Salesperson)
Baseline vs With Salesperson
Efficiency Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
What if commission on revenue exceeds margin?
How accurate is the uplift?
Should I include owner time value?
How do discounts, refunds, and shipping affect commission fairness?
How do I handle ramp periods?
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