Senior Client Partner, Private Equity

Overview

Catalant is the pioneer of Consulting 2.0, giving the world’s leading companies on-demand access to a community of highly vetted independent consultants and former operators. From individual consultants to full project teams, we deliver the right expertise to solve our clients’ most important challenges. Our clients include more than 30% of the Fortune 500, top private equity firms, and global consultancies, all seeking a more flexible, cost-effective way to get high-impact work done.

We’ve reimagined consulting for today’s world: it’s digitally enabled, fit-for-purpose, and designed to deliver outcomes, not just hours. Our proprietary platform powers our ability to connect companies with Catalant Experts and Teams who’ve solved similar problems before. Backed by world-class venture investors, we’re building the team that will take Catalant and the future of consulting to the next level.

Catalant is seeking a senior-level Client Partner to drive growth and build lasting partnerships within our Private Equity vertical. In this high-impact role, you will manage a portfolio of named accounts, including top-tier Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies. This is more than a sales role, it  a strategic leadership opportunity to position Catalant as a mission-critical partner in enabling transformation across investment life cycles.

You’ll work directly with Deal Partners, Operating Partners, and C-suite executives to shape and deliver customized consulting solutions that accelerate value creation. With full ownership of your book of business, you  be involved from end-to-end client engagements to ensure the project is going smoothly, sell follow on work, and expand the client relationship. This role is ideal for a seasoned sales or client development professional who deeply understands the Private Equity ecosystem and thrives in complex, high-stakes environments.

Location: We’re looking for a candidate based in either the Greater Boston or NYC area to align with client needs and team collaboration expectations.

• Act as a Strategic Advisor: Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders at Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies, understanding their unique investment theses, value creation plans, and operational priorities.
• Drive Executive Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders including Deal Partners, Operating Partners, and C-level executives across functions such as Strategy, Operations, Technology, and Procurement.
• Design High-Impact Solutions: Build tailored consulting and expert talent solutions that address the most pressing challenges facing PE clients and portcos — from diligence to post-acquisition transformation.
• Own the Full Sales Cycle: Lead all phases of the engagement, from proactive opportunity identification and consultative selling to negotiation, onboarding, and expansion.
• Leverage Deep Internal Expertise: Collaborate closely with Catalant’s expert network and internal teams to ensure clients receive best-in-class talent, thought partnership, and outcomes.
• Manage Complex Stakeholder Networks: Develop and execute account plans that align Catalant’s capabilities with client priorities and evolve over time to drive growth and retention.
• Track and Extend Value: Monitor ongoing engagements, ensure satisfaction, and uncover opportunities for additional value through project extensions and adjacent use cases.

• Experienced Professional: 15+ years in consulting, enterprise client management, or professional services, with at least 3+ years in a sales or business development role.
• Private Equity Sales
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrated success selling into or advising Private Equity firms and portfolio companies. You understand the deal lifecycle, the speed of execution, and the strategic mindset required.
• Enterprise Relationship Builder: Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, (but especially senior leadership) with a consultative, value-first approach.
• Commercially Savvy: You’ve built and managed a multi-million-dollar book of business, with a track record of…