Partnership Sales Lead- PE/VC
Drive PE/VC partnerships and portfolio introductions to generate pipeline for the sales team through relationship building, events, and partner programs. Requires 4-8 years in partnerships, BD, or investor ecosystems.
About the job
What You’ll Do
- Build relationships with VC and Private Equity firms
- Drive warm introductions to portfolio companies
- Manage day-to-day partner communication and engagement
- Run portfolio outreach programs and partner campaigns
- Coordinate events, founder sessions, and partner enablement
- Track partner-sourced pipeline and introductions
- Work closely with Sales to convert partner-referred opportunities
- Maintain partner activity and reporting in CRM
- Help improve and operationalize the partner playbook
What We’re Looking For
- 4–8 years of experience in Private Equity, Venture capital, Partnerships, sales, business development, or ecosystem roles
- Strong relationship management and follow-through
- Comfortable working with investors, founders, and operators
- Highly organized and execution-focused
- Ability to manage multiple partners and initiatives at once
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
- Experience working with VC firms, PE firms, or portfolio companies
- Experience in B2B SaaS partnerships or sales
- Familiarity with CRM tools and pipeline tracking
- Existing network in the investor ecosystem
Skills
Partnerships, Relationship Management, Business Development, Sales, CRM, Pipeline Tracking, Event Coordination, Stakeholder Management, B2B SaaS
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