Vice President, Business Development (Private Equity Sales)
United States of America
Full Time
7 hours ago
Visa Sponsor
Key skills
Private Equity SalesConsulting Services SalesOutsourcing Services SalesManaged Services SalesInvestment LifecycleBack-office OperationsAccountingFinanceClient AcquisitionDeal NegotiationCLeadershipSales
About this role
ContinuServe is a trusted partner to the private equity community, delivering transformative value creation services for over 25 years. The Vice President of Private Equity Business Development will focus on sourcing new business within portfolio companies owned by private equity sponsor firms, leveraging deep relationships and a strong understanding of the investment lifecycle to drive growth and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Source new clients within PE-owned portfolio companies
- Build trust with operating partners to earn introductions to portfolio leadership teams
- Develop tailored outreach strategies aligned with investment thesis and operational priorities
- Lead the full sales lifecycle from initial engagement through contracting, including:
- Pre-close due diligence services (operational, IT, and financial)
- Post-close value creation services across:
- Back-office functions: accounting, finance, FP&A
- Technology: IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, custom development
- Outsourcing and managed services for scalability
- Negotiate complex deals and close new logo business with C-suite executives
- Collaborate with internal delivery and solution teams to scope, price, and position offerings
- Represent ContinuServe at PE industry events, conferences, and networking forums
- Monitor market trends, deal activity, and portfolio strategies to inform outreach
- Provide feedback to marketing and product teams to refine messaging and offerings
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, or related field
- 3+ years of experience selling into Private Equity firms and portfolio companies
- Demonstrated success selling consulting, outsourcing, or managed services to PE-backed companies
- Strong understanding of the investment lifecycle and value creation levers
- Expertise in back-office operations (accounting, finance, IT)
- Proven ability to get to decision-makers and close complex deals
- Hunter mentality, self-starter, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- MBA or advanced degree a plus
- Existing network within PE operating partner community