Laura Reino, MBA
About Laura Reino, MBA
Laura Reino, MBA, serves as the Business Development Manager at The Economist, where she has worked since 2021. With a diverse background in sales and education, she has held various roles at notable organizations including The Washington Post and The New York Times.
Work at The Economist
Laura Reino has served as the Business Development Manager at The Economist since 2021. In this role, she focuses on business development across several states, including Canada, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Her responsibilities include identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, as well as mentoring and training new employees within the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Laura Reino worked at The Washington Post as a Sales Representative for Enterprise Solutions from 2020 to 2021. She also held the position of Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist at AstraZeneca from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she worked as a Digital Engagement Consultant at National Geographic Learning from 2017 to 2020 and as an Education Sales Manager at The New York Times from 2012 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Laura Reino earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Thiel College, where she studied English, Secondary Education, and Political Science from 2003 to 2007. She later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Chatham University, focusing on Entrepreneurship and Leadership from 2014 to 2016. Her educational background supports her expertise in business development and sales within the education sector.
Achievements in Sales
In her sales career, Laura Reino achieved notable recognition, including being ranked #1 in North America in 2015 for her role in education sales at The New York Times. She developed a new business model for The Times to operate within the Canadian Education Market and was recognized as a top producer for the education sales team. Additionally, she conducted training sessions for the national education sales team.
Early Career and Internships
Laura Reino began her career as a Part-Time English Teacher at Hermitage School District in 2009. She also worked as a NovaNET Instructor at Sharon School District from 2008 to 2009. In 2006, she gained experience as an intern in the Field and Government Relations Departments at the National Breast Cancer Coalition in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.