Private Equity - Business Development Manager

Timely Recruit; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive sales in the private equity sector. The role involves prospecting potential clients, managing a sales pipeline, and closing deals. Ideal candidates will have a strong sales background, particularly in private equity, along with excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of new business sales in private equity.
• Experience in selling professional services.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target potential clients.
• Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
• Drive the sales process from contact to closing.

Skills

Sales expertise in private equity

Prospecting skills

Pipeline management

Negotiation skills

Understanding of ESG principles

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Private Equity - Business Development Manager

Role: Business Development Manager - Private Equity

Location: London - hybrid

Salary: Competitive salary and bonus package (based on 30% OTE), dependent on experience

Our client is seeking a New Business Development Manager to join their expanding consultancy, to target UK mid-market firms and private equity prospects. The role focuses on prospecting, pipeline management, and closing deals, and working closely with ESG consultants to deliver tailored solutions.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting: Identify and target potential clients within UK mid-market and private equity sectors. Successfully start conversations with new contacts.
• Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline, ensuring consistent progression of prospects through the sales funnel. Demonstrate influencing skills and the ability to shorten the sales cycle.
• Closing Deals: Drive the sales process from initial contact to closing, negotiating terms and securing new business.

Professional and Personal Attributes

• Proven track record of new business sales, particularly within the private equity sector, and UK mid-market firms.
• Demonstrable experience of selling professional Services.
• A natural sales hunter who can develop leads and close business within fast paced markets, including private equity clients and their portfolio companies.
• Sales experience working for a managing consultancy or professional services firm is also relevant.
• Strong understanding of, or interest in, ESG principles and their application in business.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Analytical mindset with high level of attention to detail.
• Effective in building and managing client relationships with mid-market customers.
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Note: The posting includes a directive about applying even if not all criteria are met, and describes Sustainable Advantage as offering an entrepreneurial environment for growth.

Job Info

• Job Title: Private Equity - Business Development Manager
• Company: Timely Recruit
• Location: Competitive
• Posted: Sep 12th 2025
• Closes: Oct 13th 2025
• Sector: Consulting
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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