Vice President, Business Development (Private Equity Sales)

Key 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

Qualifications

• 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

Why Join Us

• Work alongside experienced professionals passionate about delivering measurable results
• Competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and potential equity participation

Working Conditions and Environment

Employee must be willing to work from a home office. Also, will travel to client conferences and meetings that may or may not be held during the workday. Travel to other client offices may be necessary, as well as attendance at company management meetings.