Sales Executive Private Equity at Software Improvement Group

We are looking for an experienced Business Development professional to drive our growth across Europe, specifically focusing on the London Private Equity market. In this role, you will represent SIG within the investment ecosystem, building and nurturing relationships with mid-market and large-cap private equity firms. Your goal will be to position SIG as the preferred partner for IT due diligence and digital value creation.

Who we are?

At Software Improvement Group (SIG), we empower organizations to enhance their software quality through deep source code analysis and tailored strategic advice. Our software assurance platform, Sigrid®, together with our expert consultants, enables our customers to take full control of their software environments, ensuring their technology is a driver of success, not a source of risk. We have a strong market presence and serious growth ambitions for the coming years, and we are looking for people who want to help us realize this. 

Where you come in

Achieving target

• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities with European Private Equity firms.

• Build long-term, trusted relationships with investment professionals, operating partners, and CTOs.

• Position SIG’s technical due diligence as a critical tool in investment decision-making.

• Monitor market activity and engage with relevant deal opportunities.

• Understand Private Equity deal cycles and advise on key areas such as IT risk, scalability, and digital transformation.

• Collaborate closely with SIG’s due diligence and consulting teams to deliver impactful insights.

Expand market share: Expand our market share in the region.

Follow up on sales enquiries: Drive the entire sales cycle from cold calling to contract negotiations

Keep sales CRM up-to-date

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to expand a proven, high-value proposition in a high-growth market.

• Strategic exposure to private equity, M&A, and digital transformation.

• Collaboration with a world-class team of technical experts and deal advisors.

• A strong brand and reputation within the investment community.

• Hybrid working flexibility and a competitive compensation package, including a bonus.

• A great team to work with that consists of highly educated people (all hold a Masters, 30% a PhD) of technology and software engineering enthusiasts in the only company in the world that has a laboratory accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 for software quality analysis.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business development, commercial advisory, or private equity-related roles.

• A strong network within the European Private Equity space, particularly in the UK and London market.

• A deep understanding of the deal lifecycle and value creation levers.

• An affinity for IT, software development, SaaS, or digital platforms is a significant plus.

• A strategic thinker with a proven commercial drive and executive presence.

• Native or near-native fluency in English (both spoken and written).