Business Development Executive

Taylor Corporation•New York, NY

1d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

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: Taylor Creative Design (TCD), a division of Taylor Corporation, is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to join their team! This position’s sole charter is relentless growth through whatever means necessary – organic/new account acquisition, expansion with existing accounts you close. This is a high-impact role for a strategic sales leader who understands how creative services, from brand strategy and packaging design to content and production, drive business results. The ideal candidate brings an established network of brand and marketing leaders across industries such as beauty, CPG, lifestyle, and spirits, and thrives on building new relationships and closing complex deals. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing, Accounts and Growth this role is responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities. You will represent the combined capabilities of Taylor’s creative agencies, connecting clients with integrated solutions that span branding, packaging, experiential design, and production. Working closely with agency leadership, you will help position TCD as a strategic partner capable of delivering both creative vision and scalable execution. 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.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
10+ years of experience in sales in related CPG categories and/or creative agency business development
Proven ability to prospect, develop, and close complex new business opportunities
Strong network of marketing, brand, and procurement leaders across relevant industries
Experience selling creative services, marketing solutions, packaging, or related capabilities
Ability to engage senior decision-makers and C-level executives
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong drive for growth and opportunity creation
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple internal teams

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate is a strategic, relationship-driven business developer who understands how creative ideas translate into meaningful brand experiences.
They are curious, entrepreneurial, and energized by the opportunity to build new partnerships and help shape the future growth of Taylor’s creative agencies.

Responsibilities

Drive new business development for JMD, a creative agency that specializes in brand identity design and 360 executions
Identify and pursue opportunities with key stakeholders across a range of CPG categories including beauty, lifestyle, health, wellness, food and beverage
Build and maintain a strong pipeline through strategic prospecting and relationship development
Leverage existing industry relationships to generate new opportunities
Lead consultative sales conversations with marketing and brand leaders
Develop strategic account plans to expand relationships and uncover new opportunities
Collaborate with agency leadership to shape proposals, presentations, and pitch strategies
Represent the full range of Taylor’s creative, marketing, and production capabilities to clients
Negotiate and close new business opportunities in partnership with agency leadership
Track pipeline activity and sales progress within Salesforce