Business Development Executive
The ProAction Group – Flexible Location (Travel Required)

Are you a seasoned business development leader who thrives on uncovering opportunities, building C-suite relationships, and driving measurable growth? The ProAction Group a leading private equity services firm is seeking a Business Development Executive to fuel our continued expansion.

In this high-impact role, you’ll identify and cultivate relationships with private equity sponsors and portfolio company executives, qualify opportunities, and drive new engagements from first conversation through close. You’ll embody our core values, follow our proven Lushin/Sandler sales process, and play a key role in delivering exceptional results for our clients.

What You’ll Do

Generate and qualify new leads among PE sponsors and executives who can retain The ProAction Group for operational improvement or due diligence work.
Develop and maintain executive relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and point of contact for new and existing accounts.
Prepare and execute pre-call plans, leveraging strong discovery and questioning skills to uncover client needs.
Drive deals through the full sales cycle—from qualification (“2nd base”) to close (“3rd base”)—ensuring pipeline health and progress.
Collaborate cross-functionally, partnering with Service Delivery and Sales Enablement teams to align expectations and deliver value.
Maintain CRM discipline, ensuring accurate contact data, pipeline tracking, and communication notes.
Contribute to firm meetings (SL-10, IDS) with insights, feedback, and accountability to shared goals.

What Success Looks Like

Annual new sales: $2,000,000+
Strong prospecting cadence: consistent, high-quality outreach and meetings
High close rates from qualified opportunities
Continuous improvement in sales cycle speed and pipeline quality

What You Bring

5+ years of relevant B2B sales or business development experience, ideally in professional services, consulting, or private equity environments.
Proven track record of building and closing complex executive-level deals
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
Familiarity or certification in the Lushin/Sandler sales methodology (or willingness to train).
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Commitment to The ProAction Group’s Core Values and collaborative team culture.
Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings and industry events.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $90,000 + Uncapped Commissions
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Flexible location with required travel for meetings and events

About The ProAction Group

The ProAction Group partners with private equity firms and their portfolio companies to accelerate value creation and operational improvement. We help clients uncover untapped potential, implement measurable changes, and deliver results that drive enterprise value.

If you’re a strategic, metrics-driven sales professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a high-performing environment

👉 Apply today to become our next Business Development Executive