Private Equity Sales Lead

RR Donnelley

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

Posted 10/9/2026full-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 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 AgreementsCross-Functional CollaborationOperational Assessments

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Hard Skills

EBITDAIRRMultiple Expansion100-Day PlanSales StrategyOperational EfficiencyCost-Takeout InitiativesPre-Acquisition Due DiligenceValue CreationPortfolio Operations

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingNegotiationCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeMBA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityPost-Merger IntegrationManagement ConsultingInstitutional SalesPE Ecosystem

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-specific financial and operational vocabulary to establish credibility
Navigate complex 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 multiple targeted portfolio companies
Cross-sell and scale RRD services into additional portfolio assets
Introduce specialized operational assessments during pre-acquisition due diligence and long-term holding phases
Use early assessments to build goodwill and secure full execution contracts
Collaborate cross-functionally 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
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 map RRD’s services 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
Must successfully 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 eligible, with a range of 20%–30% of base salary payable based on achieved performance metrics