Account Executive – Private Equity

Job Description

Role Overview

We’re looking for an Account Executive to drive growth within the private equity sector, partnering with PE firms and their portfolio companies to deliver high-impact AI and cybersecurity solutions.

In this role, you’ll act as a strategic advisor to private equity firms and operating teams, helping them identify risk, unlock value, and scale efficiently across their portfolios. You will own a targeted book of accounts, build executive-level relationships, and lead complex, multi-entity sales cycles that span both fund-level stakeholders and portfolio company operators.

This is a highly consultative, outbound-focused role suited for someone who thrives in navigating sophisticated buying groups and translating technical solutions into clear business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle—from prospecting to close—within private equity firms and their portfolios

• Build and manage relationships with PE stakeholders and operating partners

• Drive pipeline through outbound efforts, networking, and partner collaboration

• Position 7AI’s solutions to address cybersecurity and operational challenges across portfolio companies

• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions and ensure successful deployments

Qualifications

• 5+ of experience in B2B sales (SaaS, cybersecurity, or enterprise technology)

• Required: Direct experience selling cybersecurity solutions

• 5+ years selling Experience selling into private equity firms, portfolio companies, or highly complex organizations