Private Equity Sales Lead

RR Donnelley

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

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • California • 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 procurement processes. Proven ability to build relationships and secure Master Service Agreements while leveraging a strong professional network within the PE ecosystem.

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Private Equity Sales StrategiesAccount-Based SellingMaster Service AgreementsEBITDA UnderstandingCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Sales Revenue GenerationOperational AssessmentsPortfolio Operations EngagementValue Creation StrategiesFinancial AnalysisPost-Merger IntegrationComplex Institutional Sales CyclesDue Diligence ProcessesCost-Takeout Initiatives100-Day Plan

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingNetworkingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessMaster’s Degree or MBA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityPortfolio CompaniesOperational InefficiencyPE Procurement ProcessesValue Creation DirectorsOperating PartnersPE Hub LocationsManagement ConsultingBig 4 ConsultingTier-1 Operations Consulting

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 professional networks to access gatekept PE environments and create business conversations
Navigate PE procurement processes to secure Master Service Agreements within portfolio operating companies
Position RRD on shortlists for operational inefficiency and cost-takeout initiatives
Expand RRD’s footprint across multiple 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 holding phases
Use assessments to build pipeline and win full execution contracts after acquisitions close
Collaborate with RRD delivery teams after fund-level relationships or MSAs are secured
Achieve signed MSAs, executed assessment engagements, and recognized sales 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 Private Equity or Post-Merger Integration practices; or former COO, VP of Sales, or VP of Operations who scaled and exited a PE-backed portfolio company; or 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, 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
Expertise in low-volume, high-trust Account-Based Selling strategies and complex institutional sales cycles
Ability to work cross-functionally to deploy specialized delivery teams
Existing professional network providing access to PE environments
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