Vice President, Business Development (Private Equity Sales)

ContinuServe, LLC.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ContinuServe, LLC. is seeking a high-performing Vice President of Private Equity Business Development to source and close new PE-backed clients.

This individual contributor role focuses on leveraging deep PE relationships to accelerate growth in back-office outsourcing and consulting services. The position targets portfolio companies owned by PE sponsors, requiring a proven track record of selling services that enhance performance in IT, accounting, finance, and HR.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead the full sales lifecycle from initial engagement through contracting, including pre-close due diligence and post-close value creation services.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

PE relationship network

Business development

Hunter mentality

Lead generation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Vice President, Business Development (Private Equity Sales)

ContinuServe is a trusted partner to the private equity community, delivering transformative back office outsourcing and consulting 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 proven (rolodex) relationships in the PE operating partner ecosystem


• Understanding of operating partner buying behavior across the M&A lifecycle


• Proven track record of selling services that enhance portfolio company performance, particularly in technology and back office areas (IT infrastructure, IT applications, Accounting, Finance, and HR)

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


• 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.