Director, Business Development – Private Equity

829 Studios

. Shape the ideal customer profile, pricing, packaging, and program design for sponsor-backed companies with the CEO and founder .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in business development and partnerships, particularly within the private equity sector, with a strong ability to generate pipeline and build relationships with key stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing modern tools for outreach and collaboration while effectively communicating and negotiating with C-level executives.

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Business DevelopmentPrivate Equity ExperiencePipeline GenerationRelationship BuildingGoogle Workspace Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentPipeline GenerationSales StrategyNegotiationMarket Research

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationCoachabilityPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

HubSpot Sales HubZoomInfoAI ToolingGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Private EquityValue-CreationMarketing ServicesProfessional ServicesOutbound Prospecting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape the ideal customer profile, pricing, packaging, and program design for sponsor-backed companies with the CEO and founder
Work with AEA to use its network for warm introductions and refine 829's positioning to private equity sponsors
Build relationships with partners, operating partners, value-creation leads, and portfolio-operations teams
Represent 829 at private equity and industry events
Own a monthly goal for qualified opportunities from private equity firms and portfolio companies
Generate introductions to portfolio-company CEOs, CMOs, and CFOs through sponsor relationships
Conduct outbound prospecting via email, phone, LinkedIn, and events
Understand sponsor and portfolio-company needs and connect them to 829's offering
Qualify opportunities and maintain visibility into performance by partner and channel
Partner with sales leaders on discovery, scoping, sponsor engagement, and deal progression through signature
Bring sponsor context and value-creation plans into each deal
Work with delivery leaders to turn programs into reference stories
Create proof points and partner-facing materials from sponsor-backed client wins
Enable partners to refer opportunities independently
Maintain partner cadence, run joint pipeline reviews, and monitor platform and add-on acquisitions
Document the channel playbook and help shape future hires
Use AI tooling for portfolio research, personalized outreach, repeatable workflows, and pre-call preparation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Personally carried and hit a monthly or quarterly pipeline or sourcing number
8+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales
Ideally experience selling marketing or professional services through the private equity channel
Real relationships with operating partners, value-creation leads, and portfolio-operations teams in private equity
Ability to generate pipeline from scratch through cold outbound and network activation
Builder's mindset and comfort shaping a new channel amid ambiguity
Understanding of the marketing industry, ideally from selling marketing services
Ability to communicate, negotiate, and present confidently to CEOs, CFOs, and operating partners
Ability to collaborate closely with sales and remain coachable
Prior experience at a PE-services or value-creation advisory firm is a plus
Boston or New York strongly preferred; remote candidates considered, with proximity to PE hubs advantageous
Proficiency with Google Workspace, HubSpot Sales Hub, ZoomInfo, and modern AI tooling
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must not require current or future sponsorship for an employment visa to work legally in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work option or office access in Boston
Paid vacation benefits increasing annually
14 company holidays
Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day
401(k) plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year
Financial literacy services through retirement provider
No-cost life insurance
Short-term disability coverage
Healthcare plans with 80% employer coverage for medical and dental premiums
100% employer coverage for vision
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
Commuter benefits with pre-tax funds and savings of up to 40% annually on transportation expenses
Monthly team-led webinars
Exclusive 829-cohort-based learning
Digital course platforms
Funding opportunities to attend national conferences and events
Commission