Vikash Jha

How I’m Developing GTM Execution Plans That Drive Market Penetration

A great product can fail without the right Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy.
I’ve seen brilliant ideas lose steam because they entered the market with no clear positioning, weak targeting, or scattered execution.
That’s why, for me, GTM isn’t just a launch plan — it’s the roadmap for scaling from day one.


Starting with the End in Mind

Before mapping tactics, I define:

  • Business Objectives: Are we chasing rapid adoption, revenue growth, or category leadership?
  • Success Metrics: The KPIs that will tell us we’re on track.
  • Market Positioning: Where we stand today, and where we want to be in the customer’s mind tomorrow.

This clarity sets the tone for every decision that follows.


My GTM Execution Framework

  1. Market & Audience Intelligence
    • Deep Research: Competitor mapping, market gap analysis, and buyer journey mapping.
    • Persona Refinement: Creating hyper-specific segments to focus resources on the highest-yield opportunities.
  2. Value Proposition & Messaging
    • Crafting the “why us?” in a way that’s simple, memorable, and backed by proof.
    • Aligning all touchpoints — from ads to sales decks — around the same core promise.
  3. Channel & Tactic Selection
    • Choosing the right mix of paid, owned, and earned channels for maximum reach and cost efficiency.
    • Example: For one B2B fintech launch, I prioritized LinkedIn thought leadership, product demo webinars, and retargeting loops — achieving a 34% lower CAC than industry average.
  4. Launch & Conversion Plan
    • Staggered rollouts with pre-launch buzz, early adopter incentives, and sales enablement assets.
    • Coordinated campaigns across marketing and sales to maximize Day-1 momentum.
  5. Post-Launch Optimization
    • Real-time tracking of adoption rates, lead quality, and conversion speed.
    • Agile adjustments to messaging, targeting, and offer structure based on early feedback.

Cross-Functional Alignment

A GTM plan works only when product, marketing, sales, and operations move in sync.
I run pre-launch war rooms and daily check-ins in the first 30 days to ensure:

  • No customer touchpoint is inconsistent.
  • Feedback loops from sales reach marketing within hours, not weeks.
  • Wins are doubled down on, and blockers are cleared instantly.

Results That Matter

When done right, GTM execution leads to:

  • Faster market adoption.
  • Lower customer acquisition costs.
  • Stronger brand positioning from day one.

For me, the goal isn’t just to “launch” — it’s to penetrate, scale, and dominate the chosen market segment.


What This Means for You

If we work together, you get:

  • A battle-tested GTM framework customized to your product and market.
  • Strategic clarity from pre-launch through scale-up.
  • A leader who’s as comfortable in the boardroom as in the trenches.

A launch is just the beginning — and I make sure it’s the beginning of something big.