Head of Sales

Head of SalesAI-Powered Research & Insights PlatformLocation: New York (Hybrid)Are you a proven sales leader from the research or data space with experience selling into Private Equity?This is a chance to lead U.S. PE segment growth for an AI-powered research and insights business that’s redefining how investment firms access, validate, and operationalize customer-level intelligence on technology-focused companies.About the Company:This fast-growing research business is on a mission to make knowledge digital, enhanced, and widely accessible - helping investment professionals and decision-makers run faster, more informed diligence projects.Since launch, the business has been disrupting traditional research models with a technology-driven approach: combining AI-enhanced tools, custom-sourced insights, and proprietary customer data to deliver intelligence directly from the source.Following significant operational investment, the company is entering its next phase of U.S. expansion.The Role – Head of Sales (U.S. Private Equity)Reporting directly to the Head of Americas, you’ll lead the continued expansion of the firm’s Private Equity business in the U.S., building and growing a dedicated sales team focused on the PE client segment.You’ll take over an established foundation of Tier 1 and mid-market private-equity relationships — and accelerate growth by driving new business, deepening client partnerships, and hiring top-performing sales talent.This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing strategy and execution. You’ll position a unique blend of AI, data, and human-intelligence solutions that help investment professionals make faster, better-informed decisions.You will:Build and grow the Private Equity sales team, setting structure, targets, and culture for commercial success.Lead the go-to-market strategy for Private Equity clients, driving new-logo acquisition and revenue growth.Manage, mentor and develop a team of sales and client-facing professionals, embedding best practice and performance excellence.Engage directly with Tier 1 large cap and mid-market funds, expanding key accounts and driving strategic partnerships.Collaborate cross-functionally with product, research, and delivery teams to ensure clients capture full value from the platform.Represent the business at client meetings, events, and industry forums to elevate visibility and brand credibility.Shape product and commercial direction through client feedback and market intelligence.Ideal Candidate:You’ll bring a blend of leadership, commercial acumen, and credibility selling into investment clients, within the Private Equity ecosystem.Background in Research, Data, or Analytics Sales, selling into Private Equity.Deep understanding of how Private Equity firms originate and evaluate deals, the qualitative due diligence process, and experience selling to front-office investment teams.Proven ability to build, lead, and scale sales teams in a high-growth, client-driven environment.Track record of driving new-business acquisition and account growth with senior investment stakeholders.Product-oriented mindset - able to shape how clients derive value from data and platform solutions.Hands-on, execution-focused leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial, scaling business.What’s on Offer:Join one of the fastest-growing research and insights businesses in the market.High-impact leadership role responsible for growing and leading the U.S. Private Equity sales team.Direct collaboration with senior regional leadership, influencing product and GTM strategy.A mission-driven environment combining AI innovation and human expertise to reshape how investors access and apply knowledge.Interested in hearing more?Click Apply now or drop me a message to learn more about the opportunity and next steps.