Private Equity Sales Lead

RR Donnelley

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

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • 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 service offerings with operational objectives.

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Private Equity SalesAccount-Based SellingEBITDA UnderstandingMaster Service AgreementsOperational Assessments

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Hard Skills

Financial TerminologyOperational StrategySales StrategyPost-Merger IntegrationValue CreationComplex Sales CyclesDue DiligenceRevenue TrackingPortfolio ManagementService Portfolio Mastery

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic ThinkingNegotiation SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeMaster’s DegreeMBA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityPortfolio OperationsOperational InefficiencyCost-Takeout InitiativesInstitutional SalesPE Ecosystem100-Day PlanValue Creation DirectorsOperating PartnersProcurement Processes

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 private equity environments and create business conversations
Use PE financial and operational terminology to establish credibility with operational leadership
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 targeted portfolio companies through successful initial engagements
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 win full execution contracts after acquisitions close
Track signed MSA agreements, executed assessment engagements, and revenue from 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 or secondary private equity 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 master RRD’s service portfolio and map solutions to PE financial and operational objectives
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
All employment offers contingent upon successful pre-employment background and drug screen

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 payable based on achieved performance metrics