Private Equity Sales Lead

RR Donnelley

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

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $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 within the PE ecosystem and deliver measurable results through operational assessments and service agreements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Private Equity Sales StrategiesAccount-Based SellingMaster Service AgreementsOperational AssessmentsFinancial Terminology

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Hard Skills

EBITDAIRRMultiple Expansion100-Day PlanSales Revenue AttributionPortfolio OperationsPost-Merger IntegrationStrategic Sales MomentumCross-Functional CollaborationComplex Institutional Sales Cycles

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingNegotiationCommunicationStrategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeMBA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityPortfolio CompaniesValue CreationOperational InefficiencyCost Takeout InitiativesDue DiligencePE EcosystemConsulting BackgroundPE HubProfessional Services

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 and create business conversations
Use PE-specific financial and operational terminology to establish credibility with operational leadership
Navigate complex PE procurement processes to secure Master Service Agreements within portfolio operating companies
Position RRD on the short-list for operational inefficiency or cost takeout initiatives
Expand RRD’s footprint across multiple targeted portfolio companies through initial engagement success
Cross-sell and scale RRD services across additional portfolio assets
Introduce specialized operational assessments during pre-acquisition due diligence and holding phases
Use early assessments to build goodwill and win full execution contracts after acquisitions close
Deliver results measured by signed MSAs, executed assessments, 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 MBB, Big 4, or a tier-1 operations consulting firm, specifically in Private Equity or Post-Merger Integration practices; or as a former COO, VP of Sales, or VP of Operations who successfully scaled and exited a PE-backed portfolio company; or as a boutique PE-origination specialist with a proven track record selling professional services directly to PE funds
Must be physically based in a primary or secondary PE hub: New York City, Greenwich, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, or Atlanta
Deep understanding of EBITDA, IRR, Multiple Expansion, and the 100-Day Plan
Ability to master RRD’s portfolio of services and map solutions to PE financial and operational objectives
Expertise in low-volume, high-trust Account-Based Selling strategies and long, complex institutional sales cycles
Ability to work cross-functionally to deploy specialized delivery teams
All employment offers contingent upon successful pre-employment background and drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
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
Incentive program eligibility of 20%–30% of base salary based on achieved performance metrics