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 • Massachusetts • 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. Possesses a strong understanding of financial metrics such as EBITDA and IRR, and the ability to leverage a professional network to drive business growth.

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Private Equity SalesAccount-Based SellingEBITDA UnderstandingCross-Functional CollaborationMaster Service Agreements

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Hard Skills

Financial VocabularyOperational AssessmentsPost-Merger IntegrationValue Creation StrategiesSales Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingNegotiation SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree or MBA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityPortfolio OperationsInstitutional SalesCost Takeout Initiatives100-Day Plan

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 gain access to 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 within portfolio companies
Ensure RRD is positioned on the short-list for operational inefficiency or cost takeout initiatives
Expand RRD’s footprint across multiple 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 holding phases
Use early 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, 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
Must possess a 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, 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 portfolio of services and map solutions to PE financial and operational objectives
Highly skilled in low-volume, high-trust Account-Based Selling for long, complex institutional sales cycles
Ability to work cross-functionally to deploy specialized delivery teams
Ability to use an existing professional network to access PE environments
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
Incentive program eligible; incentive range is 20%–30% of base salary based on achieved performance metrics