Head of Private Equity Growth & GTM Strategy

Lucas James Talent Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucas James Talent Partners is partnering with a rapidly growing AI technology company to identify a Head of Private Equity to build and lead its Private Equity go-to-market strategy. This leadership role focuses on creating demand, engaging senior PE leaders, and driving PE-influenced revenue across portfolio companies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong PE network, the ability to build new markets from the ground up, and a track record of turning relationships into measurable revenue.

Qualifications

• Significant experience selling technology or services into Private Equity firms.
• Strong existing PE network among Operating Partners and senior decision-makers.
• Proven success creating new business and demand, not just managing inbound PE relationships.
• Experience building a new market, channel, or go-to-market motion from the ground up.
• Proven BD and sales success turning relationships into measurable revenue.
• Understanding of how PE firms operate and influence portfolio strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the overall Private Equity go-to-market strategy.
• Identify and prioritize PE sponsors and develop engagement strategies.
• Build relationships with Operating Partners, Value Creation teams, Portfolio Operations leaders, Deal Teams, Partners, and other senior PE stakeholders.
• Create new relationships and demand within PE firms rather than relying on established opportunities.
• Identify opportunities across PE portfolios where AI can drive measurable impact.
• Turn sponsor relationships into introductions and commercial opportunities across portfolio companies.
• Partner with sales leadership and Account Executives to move opportunities toward close.
• Develop creative approaches to PE engagement through executive networking, events, partnerships, referrals, and thought leadership.
• Represent the organization at Private Equity conferences and industry events.
• Drive meaningful PE-influenced revenue growth.

Skills

Private Equity tech sales

PE ecosystem network

New market / GTM building

Executive presence

Entrepreneurial mindset

Relationship-to-revenue capability

Job description

Lucas James Talent Partners is partnering with a rapidly growing AI technology company to identify a Head of Private Equity to build and lead its Private Equity go-to-market strategy. This leadership role focuses on creating demand, engaging senior PE leaders, and driving PE-influenced revenue across portfolio companies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong PE network, the ability to build new markets from the ground up, and a track record of turning relationships into measurable revenue.