Kristyn Mendez
About Kristyn Mendez
Kristyn Mendez is a National Account Manager at Penguin Random House, overseeing Target accounts. She has over a decade of experience in various account management roles within the publishing industry.
Title and Current Role
Kristyn Mendez currently holds the position of National Account Manager, Target at Penguin Random House, where she is responsible for managing key accounts related to Target. Her role involves strategic sales initiatives and client relationship management to drive business growth.
Professional Experience in Publishing
Kristyn Mendez has extensive experience in the publishing industry, having held various account management roles at Penguin Random House and Penguin Group USA. Her previous roles include National Account Manager, Club Sales and National Account Manager, Special Markets. She has demonstrated expertise in handling diverse market segments and driving sales.
Career Progression and Roles
Kristyn Mendez began her career at Simon and Schuster, where she worked as Assistant Manager, Specialty Wholesale and Mail Order Sales, and Senior Coordinator, Premium & Corporate Sales. She then transitioned to Skyhorse Publishing as Manager, Special Markets before joining Penguin Group USA as National Account Manager, Gift Wholesale. Her career trajectory showcases a strong foundation in both wholesale and specialty markets within the publishing sector.
Public Relations and Early Career
Early in her career, Kristyn Mendez gained experience in public relations as an intern at Nike Communications. This role provided her with valuable skills in communication and client relations, which have contributed to her success in subsequent positions within the publishing industry.
Education and Skillset
Kristyn Mendez holds a BS in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of marketing principles, which she has effectively applied in her account management roles.