Private Equity Sales Lead

RR Donnelley

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

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 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 deep understanding of financial metrics such as EBITDA and IRR, and the ability to build strategic relationships within the Private Equity ecosystem.

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Private Equity Sales StrategiesAccount-Based SellingEBITDA UnderstandingCross-Functional CollaborationMaster Service Agreements

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Hard Skills

Financial VocabularyOperational AssessmentsSales Revenue GenerationPortfolio Operations KnowledgePost-Merger Integration Practices

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Private EquityValue CreationProcurement ProcessesCost Takeout InitiativesInstitutional Sales Cycles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish relationships within the Private Equity ecosystem to build strategic, long-term sales momentum
Identify and build recurring relationships with Portfolio Operations leads, Operating Partners, and Value Creation directors
Leverage an existing professional network to access highly gatekept PE environments
Use PE-specific financial and operational vocabulary to establish credibility
Navigate complex PE procurement processes to secure Master Service Agreements within portfolio companies
Position RRD on the shortlist for operational inefficiency or 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
Collaborate cross-functionally to deploy specialized delivery teams after fund-level relationships or MSAs are secured
Deliver against KPIs including signed MSAs, executed 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 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 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 strategies and long, complex institutional sales cycles
Ability to work cross-functionally to deploy specialized delivery teams
Existing professional network providing access to PE environments
Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screens

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 based on achieved performance metrics