Charlie Taylor

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT CHARLIE TAYLOR

I serve as Director Strategic Sales Program, and Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. I lead the development of a world-class sales education ecosystem that integrates teaching, technology, and industry partnerships to prepare students for impactful careers.With 20+ years of experience in higher education and athletics leadership, I bring expertise in strategic communications, program development, and student-focused instruction. My work is centered on building programs that advance our students while strengthening Iowa’s business community.Our methodology: The most successful sales professionals create lasting impact by solving problems through active listening and building long-term, trust-based relationships. At Tippie, we teach these habits while equipping students with advanced technology skills that drive revenue and measurable results.Our mission: To prepare relationship-driven, technology-enabled, problem-solving sales professionals who are workforce ready from day one—advancing Iowa’s and the world’s business communities, fueling economic growth, and elevating sales as a high-impact career path through strong partnerships with industry leaders and alumni.