Private Equity Growth Director — Executive Relationships

Grant Thornton (US); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton in Boston seeks a Private Equity Director Client Relationship Executive to drive growth by building trusted executive relationships with PE funds and portfolio companies, focusing on Commercial Due Diligence and strategic advisory opportunities.

You will lead pursuit strategies, shape reusable solutions, coordinate with solution and marketing teams, and maintain executive presence with boards and C-suite, delivering measurable outcomes and fast, high-value engagements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in professional services with PE/funds or PE-backed businesses.
• Proven track record building executive relationships with PE fund executives.
• Strong commercial acumen: qualification, win strategy, pricing, negotiations.
• Ability to translate complex capabilities into clear value propositions and scalable narratives.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Active Prospecting & Business Origination with PE targets.
• Lead account strategies across PE funds and portfolio companies.
• Serve as deal/solution architect to shape value propositions and programs.
• Drive proposals, governance, and measurable outcomes.
• Maintain executive presence with Board/C-suite and drive pipeline.

Skills

Executive relationships

Commercial due diligence

Solution selling

C-suite / Board communication

Sales leadership

Pricing strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

CRM / OneView

Job description

Grant Thornton in Boston seeks a Private Equity Director Client Relationship Executive to drive growth by building trusted executive relationships with PE funds and portfolio companies, focusing on Commercial Due Diligence and strategic advisory opportunities.

You will lead pursuit strategies, shape reusable solutions, coordinate with solution and marketing teams, and maintain executive presence with boards and C-suite, delivering measurable outcomes and fast, high-value engagements.