Private Equity Sales Lead

RR Donnelley

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 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 financial metrics and operational strategies, with a strong ability to engage and build relationships within the PE ecosystem. Proven track record in Account-Based Selling and navigating complex procurement processes to drive revenue growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Private Equity Financial MetricsAccount-Based Selling StrategiesMaster Service AgreementsPortfolio Operations EngagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

EBITDAIRRMultiple Expansion100-Day PlanOperational AssessmentsPre-Acquisition Due DiligenceSales Strategy DevelopmentComplex Sales Cycle ManagementValue CreationCost-Takeout Initiatives

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingNegotiationCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree or MBA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityPortfolio CompaniesOperational LeadershipManagement ConsultingPost-Merger Integration

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
Use PE financial and operational vocabulary to establish credibility with operational leadership
Navigate complex PE procurement processes to secure Master Service Agreements
Ensure RRD is positioned on the shortlist for portfolio-company operational inefficiency and cost-takeout initiatives
Expand RRD’s footprint across targeted portfolio companies through early engagement success
Cross-sell and scale RRD’s services across additional portfolio assets
Introduce specialized operational assessments during pre-acquisition due diligence and long-term holding phases
Use assessments to build goodwill and win full execution contracts after acquisitions close
Collaborate cross-functionally within RRD to deploy specialized delivery teams
Drive signed MSAs, executed assessment engagements, and 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 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 PE financial metrics including EBITDA, IRR, Multiple Expansion, and the 100-Day Plan
Ability to quickly master RRD’s portfolio of services and map them to PE financial and operational objectives
Highly skilled in low-volume, high-trust Account-Based Selling strategies for long, 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 eligible to work in the United States (implicit from United States-based role and employment conditions)

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 of 20%–30% of base salary payable based on achieved performance metrics