Client Partner Private Equity
About Position:
We are looking for a high-impact Client Partner to drive growth within our Private Equity (PE) segment across Europe. This is a pure hunting role, focused on new logo acquisition and revenue growth by engaging with Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies. The role requires a strong ability to sell IT services, digital transformation, and AI-led solutions, building strategic relationships and delivering measurable business outcomes.
- Role : Client Partner – Private Equity (Europe)
- Location: London, UK (Europe Focus)
- Experience: 14+ Years of experience
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Drive new business growth by acquiring logos across Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies in Europe
- Build and manage a strong pipeline and revenue target, owning the complete sales cycle
- Engage with CXO-level stakeholders, including PE operating partners and portfolio leadership teams
- Position value-based and outcome-driven solutions, focusing on:
- Digital transformation
- Cloud & AI (GenAI / Agentic AI)
- Operational efficiency and cost optimization
- Leverage technology due diligence insights to influence pre- and post-acquisition strategies
- Collaborate with internal teams (consulting, delivery, solutions) to craft differentiated proposals
- Drive large, complex deal closures across portfolio companies
- Stay aligned with evolving PE investment themes and market trends
Expertise You'll Bring:
- Strong experience in IT services / consulting sales (must-have)
- Proven track record in new logo acquisition and hunting roles
- Experience working with or selling into:
- Private Equity firms
- PE-backed portfolio companies
- Demonstrated ownership of revenue targets, pipeline, and deal closure
- Experience in enterprise / mid-market deal environments
- Strong understanding of:
- Digital transformation
- AI / Data / Cloud solutions
- Ability to engage with C-suite and investment stakeholders
- Experience in European markets (UK / EMEA exposure preferred)
- Exposure to M&A / due diligence / value creation engagements
- Experience selling AI-led or data-driven transformation solutions
- Background in working with PE ecosystems, advisors, or consulting-led sales environments
- A true hunter mindset — proactive, driven, and outcome-focused
- Ability to build accounts from scratch and scale relationships
- Strong commercial acumen with value-based selling approach
- Comfortable working in a high-growth, high-impact environment
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
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