Taylor Light
About Taylor Light
Taylor Light is an Enterprise Account Executive at WorkJam, specializing in strategies to enhance frontline workforce engagement. With a background in sales and communication, Light has worked with major brands and presented on workforce trends at industry events.
Work at WorkJam
Taylor Light serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at WorkJam, a position held since 2022. In this role, Light focuses on enhancing frontline workforce engagement and productivity for major brands, including Starbucks, Hilton, and Apple Retail. Prior to this position, Light worked as an Enterprise Business Development Representative at WorkJam from 2021 to 2022. Based in Austin, Texas, Light actively collaborates with retail and hospitality executives to implement effective workforce strategies.
Previous Experience in Sales and Account Management
Before joining WorkJam, Taylor Light gained valuable experience in sales and account management. Light worked at Harri as a Sales Development Representative from 2020 to 2021 and briefly as an Account Executive in 2021. Additionally, Light held the position of Account Executive at Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. for five months in 2020 and served as an Inside Sales Representative at the same organization from 2019 to 2020. Light's diverse roles contributed to a solid foundation in client relations and sales strategies.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Light holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Media Studies, having studied at the University at Albany from 2017 to 2019. Light also attended the University at Buffalo from 2015 to 2017, where similar studies were pursued. This educational background supports Light's expertise in communication strategies, particularly in engaging with the Generation Z workforce, a topic frequently addressed in industry presentations.
Industry Engagement and Thought Leadership
Taylor Light actively engages in industry discussions and thought leadership. Light has presented sessions on engaging and communicating with the Generation Z workforce at various industry events, including WorkJam Customer Days and the Retailer Influencer CEO Forum. Additionally, Light hosts a podcast titled 'Workforce Expectations 2023,' which focuses on emerging workforce trends and expectations, further establishing expertise in the field.
Internship and Early Career Development
In 2018, Taylor Light completed a summer internship with Minor League Baseball as a Group Sales/Promotions intern for the Rochester Red Wings. This role provided early career experience in sales and promotions, contributing to Light's development in the sports and entertainment industry. Furthermore, Light was a Division I Student-Athlete with the NCAA from 2015 to 2019, which fostered skills in teamwork and discipline.