Managing Director – Private Equity

RR Donnelley

. Establish relationships with the Private Equity ecosystem to build strategic, long-term sales momentum .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Chicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Private Equity sales strategies, including Account-Based Selling and navigating complex procurement processes. Proven ability to establish relationships and deliver measurable results in operational assessments and service agreements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Private Equity SalesAccount-Based SellingOperational AssessmentsMaster Service AgreementsEBITDA Understanding

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Hard Skills

Financial VocabularyOperational VocabularyEBITDAIRRMultiple Expansion100-Day PlansSales Revenue AttributionPre-Acquisition Due DiligencePost-Merger IntegrationComplex Institutional Sales Cycles

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic ThinkingNegotiation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeMBA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityPortfolio OperationsValue CreationOperational InefficiencyCost-Takeout InitiativesPE EcosystemManagement ConsultingProfessional Services Sales

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish relationships with the Private Equity ecosystem to build strategic, long-term sales momentum
Identify and engage Portfolio Operations leads, Operating Partners, and Value Creation directors within targeted funds
Leverage an existing professional network to access highly gatekept PE environments
Use PE financial and operational vocabulary to establish credibility with operational leadership
Navigate complex PE procurement processes to secure Master Service Agreements across portfolio companies
Position RRD on shortlists for operational inefficiency and cost-takeout initiatives
Expand RRD’s footprint across targeted portfolio companies through successful initial engagements
Cross-sell and scale RRD services into additional portfolio assets
Introduce operational assessments during pre-acquisition due diligence and holding phases
Use assessments to build pipeline and win execution contracts after acquisitions close
Deliver results measured by signed MSAs, executed assessment engagements, and sales revenue attributed to PE relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or a related discipline required
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Background as an ex-management consultant from McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Big 4, or a tier-1 operations consulting firm, specifically in Private Equity or Post-Merger Integration practices; or former COO, VP of Sales, or VP of Operations who successfully scaled and exited a PE-backed portfolio company; or proven professional-services sales directly to PE funds
Must be physically based in a primary PE hub: New York City, Greenwich, CT, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco/Silicon Valley, or Los Angeles; secondary consideration for Austin, Miami, or Atlanta
Deep understanding of EBITDA, IRR, Multiple Expansion, and 100-Day Plans
Ability to master RRD’s services portfolio and map solutions to PE financial and operational objectives
Expertise in low-volume, high-trust Account-Based Selling strategies and complex institutional sales cycles
Ability to work cross-functionally to deploy specialized delivery teams
All employment offers contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background and drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Employer/partner discounts
Unlimited commission potential