About the Role
The GTM Manager – Private Equity shapes and delivers the Go-To-Market plan for the Private Equity business, acting as the day-to-day link between Private Equity and the wider Commercial Function. This role brings agreed segment strategy and local campaigns to life, ensuring pipeline and Dynamics data are accurate and current, and works closely with the GTM Lead – Private Equity and Private Equity stakeholders to turn strategy into action.
Responsibilities
- Shape and deliver the GTM plan for Private Equity, turning agreed strategy into clear, day-to-day actions.
- Keep activity on track, flagging slippage or emerging priorities to the GTM Lead – Private Equity.
- Support the GTM Lead – Private Equity in shaping segment strategy and messaging for the Private Equity market.
- Act as the day-to-day link between Private Equity and the Commercial Function, keeping local activity connected to the firmwide agenda.
- Flag priorities, risks and opportunities to the GTM Lead – Private Equity and wider Private Equity leadership.
- Build strong working relationships with Commercial Growth Services specialists (including Campaigns, Events, Business Development and Pricing) to keep Private Equity activity resourced and on track.
- Build strong relationships across international firms, supporting and driving global connection and collaboration.
- Shape and deliver local campaign activity for Private Equity, building and activating campaigns with Commercial Growth Services.
- Support Private Equity subject matter experts (including the Head of Private Equity and PE Coverage team) to build a point of view and raise their profile with key buyers.
- Feed Private Equity expertise into firmwide campaign activity where relevant.
- Maintain accurate, timely Dynamics data for Private Equity, flagging data quality issues to leadership.
- Work with Commercial Growth Services to keep Private Equity testimonials, case studies and collateral current.
- Support pipeline discipline by tracking opportunities and following up on data gaps.
- Adopt AI tools such as Claude and GT Augment day-to-day, using them to sharpen campaign activity, pipeline management and reporting.
- Identify practical use cases within Private Equity GTM and share them with the GTM Lead – Private Equity and peers across the GTM - Strategic Growth Team.
- Follow firm standards for responsible AI use, flagging any risk or governance questions to the GTM Lead – Private Equity.
Requirements
- Proven commercial experience within business development, marketing or a commercial function, ideally gained in professional services or financial services environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Data-driven approach to pipeline management and decision-making.
- Experience using CRM systems (ideally Dynamics) to manage opportunities, maintain pipeline accuracy and support decision-making.
- Ability to work effectively with partners, directors and senior stakeholders across a complex, matrixed organisation.
- A proven track record of delivering strategic plans and commercial initiatives, ensuring activity remains on track and objectives are achieved.
- Strong commercial awareness and curiosity, with the ability to identify growth opportunities and leverage data and insights to inform recommendations.
- Knowledge of the Private Equity market and its commercial dynamics would be advantageous.
Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Communication
- Data-driven approach
- CRM systems (Dynamics)
- Pipeline management
- Strategic planning
- Commercial awareness
- Curiosity
- AI tools (Claude, GT Augment)
Work Type
- Flexible working
Benefits
- Reward, benefits and leave policies available on website
- Family friendly policies
- Wider leave policies
- Flexible working options
About the Company
- Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries.
- We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first.
- We empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership.
- We empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance.
- We are on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional.
- We are committed to supporting you through different life stages.
- We are committed to supporting you through different life stages, with a range of family friendly and wider leave policies.
- Life is more than work.
- We are committed to giving back to society through secondments, fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world.
- Our values are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
Equal Opportunity
- Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people.
- Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
- Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm.
- The things that set you apart, we value them.
- We give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
