Sr. Account Executive (Book Publishing)

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Hiring Remotely in North Mankato, MN, USA
In-Office or Remote
70K-100K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Drive new business and grow existing publisher accounts for print and book production. Deliver consultative solutions, present and negotiate deals, estimate and price projects, analyze job profitability, mentor team members, and travel as needed.
Summary Generated by Built In

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ― and your career. We power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you’re ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you. 

Ready to reach your potential? It’s time to look at Taylor. 

Your Opportunity: Corporate Graphics Commercial, a division of Taylor Corporation, is seeking an experienced Sr. Account Executive to drive strategic growth within the book publishing and print manufacturing space. This role is designed for a senior‑level sales professional who brings deep industry relationships, consultative selling expertise, and a proven ability to deliver significant revenue results.

This is not a transactional sales role — it is a relationship‑driven, solution‑oriented position supporting complex print programs and large‑scale publishing customers.

Work Authorization: To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and grow new business while expanding relationships with existing customers, with a focus on mid‑to‑long sales cycles and Fortune 1000–level accounts
  • Lead consultative sales conversations centered on book manufacturing solutions, including hard and soft cover production
  • Deliver compelling presentations and manage negotiations through close
  • Accurately estimate and price projects in both transactional and program‑based environments
  • Analyze job profitability and key cost drivers to ensure sustainable margins
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally to deliver high‑quality customer solutions
  • May mentor, guide, or lead the work of other sales professionals as needed
  • Travel as required to support customer relationships and business development

What We’re Looking For:

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of print sales experience, with strong preference for hard and soft cover book production
  • An existing portfolio of book publisher relationships with the ability to convert $1M+ in revenue within the first year
  • Demonstrated expertise in estimating, pricing, and managing print manufacturing projects
  • Strong financial acumen, including profitability and cost analysis
  • Proven ability to manage complex sales cycles and high‑value accounts
  • Willingness and ability to travel as business needs require

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.  

With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay. 

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. 

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.  

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Skills Required

  • Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
  • Minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent
  • 10+ years of experience in print sales, preferably with proven hard and soft cover book production
  • Existing portfolio of book publishers with ability to convert $1MM in sales in year one
  • Experience in estimating and pricing projects in transactional and program settings
  • Ability to analyze job profitability and cost drivers
  • Ability to travel as needed

Taylor Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Taylor Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Taylor Corporation.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits begin immediately with medical, dental, and vision coverage, and multiple plan choices are available. Feedback suggests coverage is offered across full-time and part-time roles with integrated wellness resources.
  • Flexible Benefits Plan design includes options like HSAs/FSAs and access to different plan types depending on location and business unit. Feedback suggests employees can select from a range of coverage tiers and programs to fit needs.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness tools such as health coaching, nurse advocates, and incentives through Wellworks are highlighted alongside broad retail and lifestyle discounts. Feedback suggests these resources enhance the overall package beyond core insurance.

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The Company
North Mankato, MN
6,589 Employees
Year Founded: 1975

What We Do

Taylor provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies to power the potential of the world’s leading brands. Using the latest printed and digital methods, we facilitate marketing communications of all types for businesses and consumers across a wide range of industries. You’ll see our solutions in your mailbox, your email inbox, in retail settings and on your mobile device. Driven by Glen Taylor’s unwavering entrepreneurial spirit, Taylor Corporation has grown from a single small business in 1975 to one of the nation’s largest privately held companies today. What started as a humble printer of wedding invitations and business cards is now a highly diversified leader in the field of business communications. However, while Taylor's capabilities have changed dramatically in the last 45 years, our core purpose remains the same ― to create opportunity and security for our employees. Taylor also continuously invests in technologies and production methods that enable us to shrink our environmental footprint. This commitment shows in the way we divert tons of waste to energy production, source responsibly harvested forest products and work to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions year over year. The result is a culture of sustainability that guides our decision making and ensures that we take the long-term view in everything we do

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