Private Equity Sales Lead

RR Donnelley

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • 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 within the PE ecosystem and deliver against key performance indicators related to operational assessments and service agreements.

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Private Equity SalesAccount-Based SellingOperational AssessmentsMaster Service AgreementsEBITDA Understanding

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Hard Skills

Financial VocabularyOperational VocabularySales Revenue AttributionKPI DeliveryPost-Merger IntegrationEBITDAIRRMultiple Expansion100-Day PlanService Portfolio Mastery

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic ThinkingEngagement SkillsCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeMBA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityPortfolio OperationsValue CreationProcurement ProcessesOperational InefficiencyCost-Takeout InitiativesDue DiligenceInstitutional Sales CyclesPE Hub LocationsManagement Consulting

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 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 targeted portfolio companies through successful initial engagements
Cross-sell and scale RRD services across additional portfolio assets
Introduce specialized operational assessments during pre-acquisition due diligence and holding phases
Use assessments to build pipeline and position RRD for execution contracts
Deliver against KPIs including 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, 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 proven success selling professional services directly to PE funds
Must be physically based in a primary or secondary PE hub: New York City, Greenwich, CT, 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 service portfolio 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
Must complete 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
Incentive program of 20%–30% of base salary payable based on achieved performance metrics