Private Equity Sales Lead

RR Donnelley

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • New York City • New York • 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 procurement processes. Proven ability to build relationships and deliver results through operational assessments and cross-functional collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Private Equity Sales StrategiesAccount-Based SellingOperational AssessmentsCross-Functional CollaborationMaster Service Agreements

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Hard Skills

EBITDAIRRMultiple Expansion100-Day PlanSales Revenue GenerationPortfolio ManagementOperational EfficiencyCost-Takeout InitiativesPre-Acquisition Due DiligenceComplex Institutional Sales Cycles

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingPeer-to-Peer EngagementCredibility EstablishmentStrategic ThinkingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Private EquityPortfolio OperationsValue CreationPost-Merger IntegrationManagement ConsultingMBBBig 4PE HubPE FundsProfessional Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish relationships across 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
Build credibility through peer-to-peer engagement using PE financial and operational terminology
Navigate PE procurement processes to secure Master Service Agreements within portfolio companies
Position RRD on shortlists for operational inefficiency and cost-takeout initiatives
Expand RRD’s footprint across multiple portfolio companies through early engagement success
Cross-sell and scale RRD services into additional portfolio assets
Introduce specialized operational assessments during pre-acquisition due diligence and holding phases
Use assessments to build pipeline and win full execution contracts after acquisitions close
Collaborate cross-functionally within RRD to deploy specialized delivery teams
Deliver results measured by signed MSAs, executed assessments, and recognized sales revenue from 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 former COO, VP of Sales, or VP of Operations who scaled and exited a PE-backed portfolio company; or boutique PE-origination specialist with a track record selling professional services 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 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 complex institutional sales cycles
Ability to work cross-functionally to deploy specialized delivery teams
Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
Must be authorized to work in the United States

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
Incentive program eligible, with incentive range of 20%–30% of base salary based on achieved performance metrics