PE Partnerships Lead

Required

• 5+ years in partnerships, business development, or channel roles, with direct experience building and running a PE channel or sponsor partnership motion; experience doing this at a high-growth startup is strongly preferred
• A strong network of value creation leaders and operating partners, particularly those focused on GTM or marketing
• Deep understanding of how PE firms operate, including fund structures, how value creation teams work with portfolio companies, and how technology decisions get made across a portfolio
• Experience structuring and negotiating partnership agreements with commercial, referral, and co-sell terms
• Executive-level communicator who can build trust with operating partners and senior portfolio executives
• High ownership and ambition, comfortable with ambiguity, and focused on building scalable programs rather than one-off solutions
• A background in PE-backed operating roles or consulting for PE clients is a plus
• Knowledge of marketing technology, SEO, or AI search is a plus
• This is an on-site role based in our NYC or SF office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.
• For this role, the expected base salary range is $175,000 to $210,000 before commission (NYC and SF). Profound's total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.
• Note: All official communication from Profound will come from a @tryprofound.com email address. If you're contacted by anyone using a different domain, please disregard and report it as spam.