Private Equity Channel & Partnerships Lead

Profound; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Profound is hiring a PE Partnerships Lead to build and lead our private equity channel. You will cultivate relationships with funds from venture through buyout, partner with value creation teams, and structure partnerships to drive AI marketing adoption across portfolios.

You will own the end-to-end process from first meeting to rollout, working with GTM and marketing teams to create recurring programs and measurable results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in partnerships, business development, or channel roles, with direct experience building and running a PE channel or sponsor partnership motion; experience at a high-growth startup is strongly preferred
• A strong network of value creation leaders and operating partners, particularly in GTM or marketing
• Deep understanding of how PE firms operate, including fund structures and how value creation teams work with portfolio companies
• Experience structuring and negotiating partnership agreements with commercial, referral, and co-sell terms
• Executive-level communicator who can build trust with operating partners and senior portfolio executives
• High ownership and ambition, comfortable with ambiguity, and focused on scalable programs rather than one-off solutions
• A background in PE-backed operating roles or PE consulting is a plus
• Knowledge of marketing technology, SEO, or AI search is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own Profound's PE channel motion end to end, from first conversation with a fund through activation and measurable results
• Build and expand relationships with funds across venture, growth equity, and private equity buyout
• Partner with operating partners and value creation teams to align fund priorities with Profound's AI marketing value
• Structure and negotiate partnerships including referral models and joint go-to-market plans
• Support portfolio companies by building account plans with PE operating teams and collaborating with Sales, Customer Success, and Solutions
• Package Profound's data into portfolio-level reviews and programs for value creation teams
• Build repeatable playbooks, programs, and reporting to scale the PE channel
• Own pipeline and revenue sourced/influenced through the PE channel and report to leadership
• Represent Profound at PE events and partner summits

Skills

Partnerships

Business development

Channel management

PE channel knowledge

Executive communication

Job description

Profound is hiring a PE Partnerships Lead to build and lead our private equity channel. You will cultivate relationships with funds from venture through buyout, partner with value creation teams, and structure partnerships to drive AI marketing adoption across portfolios.

You will own the end-to-end process from first meeting to rollout, working with GTM and marketing teams to create recurring programs and measurable results.