Private Equity Sales Lead

RR Donnelley

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

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Chicago • 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 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 align services with operational objectives.

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

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Hard Skills

Financial VocabularyOperational AssessmentsSales Revenue GenerationPortfolio Operations EngagementValue Creation Strategies

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s Degree or MBA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityPost-Merger IntegrationInstitutional Sales CyclesCost-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 access highly gatekept PE environments
Use PE-specific financial and operational vocabulary to establish credibility
Navigate PE procurement processes and secure Master Service Agreements
Position RRD on short-lists for portfolio-company operational inefficiency and cost-takeout initiatives
Expand RRD’s footprint across multiple portfolio companies through successful initial engagements
Cross-sell and scale RRD services across additional portfolio assets
Introduce operational assessments during pre-acquisition due diligence and holding phases
Use assessments to build pipeline and win execution contracts after acquisitions close
Collaborate cross-functionally to deploy specialized delivery teams
Drive performance measured by signed MSAs, assessment engagements, and recognized sales revenue

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, specifically Private Equity or Post-Merger Integration practices; or former COO, VP of Sales, or VP of Operations of a PE-backed portfolio company; or professional-services sales directly to PE funds
Must be physically based in a primary or specified 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 map RRD’s services 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 screens

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commission program with unlimited commission potential
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