Gregory Kempton

About Gregory Kempton

Regional Sales Manager | Print Industry Executive | Growth-Driven Leader in Books…

Experience

1. Regional Sales Manager

   Walsworth

   Jul 2019 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US

   Regional Sales ManagerWalsworth | Jul 2019 – Present | 5 yrs 9 mos | Greater Salt Lake City AreaI drive revenue growth, client success, and team development in the highly competitive print industry. Walsworth ranked No. 5 in book production and No. 3 in magazine manufacturing in North America, is a trusted leader in publication printing, binding, mailing, and distribution—delivering unmatched quality, flexibility, and innovation.Key Achievements: Exceeded company goals in 4 of 6 fiscal cycles, with expectations of continued success ahead. Developing the next generation of print professionals, mentoring young hires while coaching experienced sales professionals to achieve career-best results. Driving revenue growth by aligning Walsworth’s high-quality, cost-effective solutions with the evolving needs of publishers, associations, and businesses.Why Walsworth?As the 5th largest book printer in the U.S. and the 6th largest magazine printer, Walsworth operates five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the Midwest, specializing in book, magazine, and catalog printing and fulfillment. 85+ Years of Industry Expertise – Delivering high-quality, high-page-count publications for regional and specialty publishers, trade organizations, and associations. Leading Book Printing & Binding – Offering an extensive selection of cover treatments, finishes, and binding options to meet diverse publishing needs. Magazine Printing – A trusted short- and long-run magazine production partner. Comprehensive Printing Capabilities – Featuring advanced web offset, sheetfed, and digital presses, accommodating everything from small print runs to large-scale production. B2B & Consumer Catalog Solutions – Providing customized print and digital solutions. Experts in Digital Print-on-Demand & Fulfillment – Ensuring efficient, high-quality production with flexible distribution

Education

• Iowa State University

  Pre-Med / Biology

Skills

• Market Research
• Mentoring of Staff
• Sales
• Training
• New Business Development
• Leadership
• Business-to-Business (B2b)
• Team Building
• Management
• Sales Operations
• Direct Sales
• Revenue Forecasting
• Solution Selling
• Variable Data Printing
• Print Management
• Offset Printing
• Strategic Planning
• Account Management
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Strategic Prospecting
• Strategic Thinking
• Sales Rep Training
• P&L Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Quota Management
• Lead Generation
• Expense Budget Management
• Business Development
• Creative Solutions
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Packaging
• Packaging Design
• Marketing Strategy
• Key Account Management
• Direct Mail
• Multi-Channel Marketing
• Sales Process
• Sales Presentations
• Sales Management
• Marketing