[Hiring] Managing Director, Go-to-Market Value Creation @LLR Partners

Role Description

LLR Partners is seeking a Managing Director of Go-to-Market (“GTM”) to join the leadership team of its Value Creation Team. The Managing Director will report to the Senior Managing Director of Value Creation and will be accountable for helping LLR portfolio of companies accelerate revenue growth, improve commercial productivity, and build scalable go-to-market capabilities.

The ideal candidate will be a proven, repeat Chief Revenue Officer or equivalent senior commercial executive with significant experience scaling SaaS and technology-enabled software businesses. The candidate will bring broad expertise across:

• Sales
• Revenue operations
• Marketing
• Customer success
• Pricing
• Channels
• Commercial strategy

This is a player-coach role. The Managing Director will personally lead high-impact portfolio engagements while managing and developing a team of GTM professionals. The individual will:

• Rapidly diagnose the commercial issues and opportunities most material to enterprise value
• Translate insights into practical action plans
• Stay engaged through execution and measurable results
• Bring or develop practical GTM playbooks, tools, benchmarks, and best practices
• Coordinate closely with other functional leaders within the Value Creation Team

Prior experience in a private equity operating, portfolio support, or value-creation role—particularly at a firm investing in technology companies of similar size—is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Former CRO, Chief Revenue Officer, or equivalent senior commercial executive at multiple SaaS or technology-enabled software companies
• Demonstrated success scaling revenue, improving sales productivity, increasing customer retention and expansion, and building high-performing GTM organizations
• Experience working with private equity-backed companies strongly preferred
• Prior experience in a private equity operating, portfolio operations, or value-creation role is a plus
• Experience supporting commercial or GTM investment diligence
• Demonstrated understanding of current AI capabilities and practical applications within the GTM function
• Experience managing, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and engagements while remaining focused on measurable portfolio impact
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical judgment and business acumen
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional experience is a plus

Requirements

• Manage, mentor, and develop GTM team members while allocating resources across multiple engagements based on expected portfolio impact
• Coordinate GTM initiatives with the Value Creation Team’s other functional areas
• Contribute to the broader strategy and operating model of the Value Creation Team
• Build trusted relationships with LLR partners, deal professionals, portfolio company leaders, and external advisors
• Communicate complex commercial issues and recommendations in a concise, practical, and actionable manner
• Present effectively to both investment and operating audiences

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Company Description

LLR Partners is a lower middle market private equity firm focused on investing in software and tech-enabled companies within the knowledge economy. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Philadelphia, LLR has raised over $7.5 billion across seven funds and has partnered with over 130 companies. LLR believes in creating value through partnership by providing flexible capital, strategic guidance, and sector insight to help companies grow every day.

LLR Partners is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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