Vice President, Business Development (Private Equity Sales)

Full-time

Continuserve

ContinuServe is a trusted partner to the private equity community , delivering transformative value creation services for over 25 years . With a dedicated and experienced Private Equity team already in place, we specialize in helping operating partners and their portfolio companies accelerate growth, improve operational efficiency, and drive measurable outcomes . Our offerings span consulting, back-office outsourcing, and managed services across finance, technology, and operations. The Opportunity
We are seeking a high-performing Vice President of Private Equity Business Development to join our established PE team as an individual contributor . This is a hunter role focused on sourcing new business within portfolio companies owned by private equity sponsor firms.
The ideal candidate has:
Deep relationships in the PE operating partner ecosystem
Understanding of the investment lifecycle
Proven track record of selling services that enhance portfolio company performance
Key Responsibilities
Client Acquisition and Relationship Building
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
Sales Execution and Deal Management
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
Market Engagement
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
Required
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
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree a plus
Existing network within PE operating partner community
Why Join Us
Be part of a high-impact team with a 25-year track record in private equity
Work alongside experienced professionals passionate about delivering measurable results
Competitive compensation , performance-based incentives, and potential equity participation
Physical demands: This position requires daily use of fingers, talking, sitting, listening, and vision. Equipment used includes, but is not limited to: computers and keyboards, calculators, writing utensils, paper, and telephones. On a frequent basis, employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
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.

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