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Associate, Private Equity

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About Catalant:
As the pioneer of Consulting 2.0, Catalant gives the world’s leading companies on-demand access to a community of highly vetted independent consultants and former operators. Together, we deliver strategic solutions that solve our clients’ most important challenges through flexible and fit-to-purpose consulting engagements. Growing rapidly over the last 10 years, our client base now includes more than 30% of the Fortune 500, top private equity firms, and a range of other organizations seeking independent, external perspectives and professional expertise to help their businesses grow and succeed.

We’ve reimagined consulting for today’s world: it’s digitally enabled and powered by the insights and capabilities of over 100,000 seasoned professionals drawn from leading consultancies and global businesses Our consultants offer clients a competitive edge: actionable insights and hands-on support from leaders who have successfully solved similar problems before. Our business is lean, agile, and optimized to deliver best-in-class value in a way that disrupts how executives think about consulting.  

Backed by world-class venture investors, we’re building the team that will take Catalant and the future of consulting to the next level.

Role Overview
As an Associate within our Private Equity Client Community, you will play a pivotal role in supporting clients, consultants, and the broader Catalant team throughout the entire go-to-market lifecycle.  Our internal Client Community team is made up of driven, sales-focused professionals dedicated to sparking business growth, nurturing strategic partnerships, and unlocking new opportunities for our clients.

Your core responsibilities will include identifying talent needs through proactive outreach to prospective customers, expertly matching consultants to client requirements, vetting and coaching consultants, and managing key projects and processes. This role is tailored for individuals eager to develop a diverse skill set, with a clear trajectory toward more senior positions in sales and client management. This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact while building a strong foundation for career advancement.
  • Consultant Matching and Sourcing:
  • Author and post project descriptions that enable consultants to accurately self-select where they are a strong fit to support client needs
  • Review and vet consultant profiles to create a short-list of high potential profiles for client review
  • Search for niche expertise via LinkedIn and other professional networking platforms
  • Prepare and coach consultants on client interviews and proposal development
  • Provide post-interview feedback to consultants

  • Business Development / Lead Generation
  • Research client prospects to identify potential buyers
  • Monitor target customers for buying signals 
  • Outreach to prospective clients via email, LinkedIn, and phone to generate interest and introductory calls
  • Lead assessment and qualification
  • Drive discovery and uncover opportunities where the Catalant expert network can address client needs

  • General Project Support
  • Drive expert review and interview process including scheduling, tracking progress, and escalating delays
  • Advise and coach clients and experts on how to best utilize the Catalant platform
  • Review expert submissions (pitches, full proposals, pricing) to ensure high quality and to identify risks
  • Monitor active consulting engagements and identify opportunities for extensions in partnership with expert consultants
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 2- 4 years of experience in business development, executive recruiting, or similar roles
  • Ability to proactively manage and prioritize a variety of activities
  • Tenacity to work with clients, experts, and prospects including the ability to overcome basic objections
  • Strong communication
  • Ability to quickly build relationships and trust with outside consultants
  • Prior experience with business development outreach to warm and cold lead, or the interest and capacity to learn 
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator or Recruiter experience a plus
  • Listing Details

    Posted
    August 18, 2025
    First seen
    March 26, 2026
    Last seen
    April 24, 2026

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