Vice President – PE and Value Creation

Preferred Square; New York (NY); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Square seeks a Vice President – PE and Value Creation to join our founding sales team. You will shape the US go-to-market strategy, win strategic PE accounts, and build long-term client relationships with bulge bracket institutions.

Expect to leverage an extensive PE network and lead the complete sales cycle, from prospecting to closure, while collaborating with research, delivery and leadership to tailor solutions for clients.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise B2B sales experience.
• Proven experience in acquiring and developing Private Equity accounts.
• Strong network across Private Equity firms and bulge bracket institutions.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop strategic Private Equity accounts across the US market.
• Build and manage relationships with senior investment professionals and business leaders.
• Lead the complete sales cycle, from prospect identification and qualification through negotiation and closure.
• Support the founders in developing and executing the US market strategy.
• Collaborate with research, delivery and leadership teams to develop tailored solutions for prospective clients.
• Build a qualified pipeline through established industry relationships, referrals, targeted outreach and relevant events.
• Maintain sales forecasts and pipeline visibility.

Skills

Enterprise B2B sales

Private Equity networking

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Job description

Preferred Square is a global research and analytics firm supporting financial institutions, investment firms, consulting firms and corporates. As we expand our presence in North America, we are seeking an accomplished Vice President – PE and Value Creation to join our founding sales team.

The selected candidate will work closely with the founders to shape the US go-to-market strategy, acquire strategic accounts and establish long-term client relationships. The role requires a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the Private Equity sector and a strong network across PE firms and bulge bracket institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop strategic Private Equity accounts across the US market.
• Build and manage relationships with senior investment professionals and business leaders.
• Lead the complete sales cycle, from prospect identification and qualification through negotiation and closure.
• Support the founders in developing and executing the US market strategy.
• Collaborate with research, delivery and leadership teams to develop tailored solutions for prospective clients.
• Build a qualified pipeline through established industry relationships, referrals, targeted outreach and relevant events.
• Maintain sales forecasts and pipeline visibility.

This is a remote position.

Preferred Square is a global research and analytics firm supporting financial institutions, investment firms, consulting firms and corporates. As we expand our presence in North America, we are seeking an accomplished Vice President – PE and Value Creation to join our founding sales team.

The selected candidate will work closely with the founders to shape the US go-to-market strategy, acquire strategic accounts and establish long-term client relationships. The role requires a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience in the Private Equity sector and a strong network across PE firms and bulge bracket institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop strategic Private Equity accounts across the US market.
• Build and manage relationships with senior investment professionals and business leaders.
• Lead the complete sales cycle, from prospect identification and qualification through negotiation and closure.
• Support the founders in developing and executing the US market strategy.
• Collaborate with research, delivery and leadership teams to develop tailored solutions for prospective clients.
• Build a qualified pipeline through established industry relationships, referrals, targeted outreach and relevant events.
• Maintain sales forecasts and pipeline visibility.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in enterprise B2B sales.
• Proven experience in acquiring and developing Private Equity accounts.
• Established relationships and a strong network across Private Equity firms and bulge bracket institutions.
• Demonstrated experience in selling professional services to PE clients.
• Strong ability to engage and influence senior investment and business stakeholders.
• Sound commercial judgement, negotiation skills and an entrepreneurial approach.
• Experience in research, analytics, investment research, data solutions, consulting or outsourcing services will be an advantage.