Ramp time

The number of months a new rep takes to reach full quota productivity.

Frequently asked questions

What's a typical SDR ramp time in 2026?
3 to 5 months to full quota for an experienced SDR; 5 to 8 for someone new to the role. Ramp times have shortened with better enablement and AI tooling, but the human relationship-building parts still take time.
What's a typical AE ramp time?
6 to 9 months for mid-market; 9 to 15 months for enterprise. Longer cycles mean longer ramp. An AE running 12-month deals can't be fully ramped until they've worked a full cycle.
What shortens ramp time?
Structured onboarding (week-by-week playbook), shadowing experienced reps, well-built sequences they can use immediately, and clear ICP definitions that focus their early prospecting. AI tooling adds another 20 to 30 percent compression.
What lengthens ramp time?
Vague ICP, scattered messaging, weak enablement content, and no clear playbook. New hires spend their first 90 days figuring out what to do instead of executing on what works.
How does Landbase affect ramp time?
New SDRs walk into a prebuilt scored list and signal feed instead of having to learn list-building from scratch. Most Landbase customers report 30 to 40 percent ramp compression for SDRs, because the targeting question is mostly answered before they start.