Print Sales Representative

Job Title: Independent High-End Print Broker / Sales Representative

Location: Fully Remote, Global

Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor, Non-Exclusive

Compensation: Competitive commission on booked revenue + negotiable draw based on experience and strategy

Target: Minimum $100,000 in booked print business annually

Industry: Commercial Printing / Print Manufacturing

Key Skills: Commercial Print Sales, Print Manufacturing, Print Brokerage, Business Development, Paper Specifications, Print Finishing, Prepress, Binding, Color Management, Direct Prospecting, Networking, Account Development

About the Company

Our client operates a high-capacity, world-class printing facility in Mexico specializing in premium, high-volume yearbook manufacturing.

During the off-season, its production lines, advanced binding technologies, and print manufacturing capabilities become available for commercial printing contracts.

The facility is particularly well positioned for high-end, visually demanding print projects requiring premium materials, precise color management, specialized finishing, and high-quality binding.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Independent High-End Print Broker / Sales Representative to generate commercial print business and utilize available production capacity.

This is an entrepreneurial 1099 contractor position designed for an experienced print professional who understands the manufacturing side of the industry and can independently identify, develop, and close high-end commercial print opportunities.

This is not an entry-level sales role. Candidates must have strong print manufacturing knowledge and understand the technical language of commercial printing, including paper weights, finishes, inks, prepress requirements, color management, and binding methods.

You do not need to have a multimillion-dollar book of business. The key requirement is the ability to consistently identify and close small to midsize high-end print projects.

Why Join Us?

• Fully remote opportunity with no geographic restrictions
• Non-exclusive 1099 engagement
• Competitive commission on booked revenue
• Negotiable draw based on experience and strategy
• Ability to maintain other non-competing business relationships
• Access to high-capacity premium printing capabilities
• Opportunity to sell specialized, high-margin print solutions
• Significant autonomy and flexibility

MUST-HAVE Qualifications

Print Manufacturing Expertise

• Deep commercial print manufacturing knowledge is mandatory
• Strong understanding of paper weights, stocks, coatings, and finishes
• Knowledge of ink types and color management
• Understanding of prepress requirements and technical specifications
• Knowledge of commercial binding methods and finishing processes
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients regarding technical print requirements
• Candidates without meaningful print manufacturing literacy will not be considered

Sales & Business Development

• Proven ability to identify and close commercial print projects
• Strong direct prospecting and networking capabilities
• Ability to independently generate leads rather than relying on an established inbound pipeline
• Experience developing relationships with businesses that purchase premium print products
• Strong negotiation and relationship-management skills
• Ability to identify opportunities that align with the facility's production capabilities

Autonomy & Performance

• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment
• Strong self-management and business development discipline
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Comfortable working toward a minimum $100,000 annual booked-business target
• Ability to manage the full sales process from prospecting through project handoff

What You'll Do

Business Development

• Generate your own leads for high-end commercial print projects
• Prospect directly through outbound outreach, networking, referrals, and industry relationships
• Identify businesses with recurring or project-based premium printing requirements
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified print opportunities
• Develop new customer relationships and expand existing opportunities

Client & Project Development

• Understand each client's printing requirements and project objectives
• Scope project specifications and identify appropriate production solutions
• Gather information regarding paper, finishes, color, binding, quantities, timelines, and other requirements
• Communicate project specifications to the internal estimating team
• Coordinate with internal resources to ensure projects are properly scoped

Target Print Opportunities

Focus on projects that align with the facility's premium manufacturing capabilities, including:

High-End Coffee Table Books

• Art books
• Photography books
• Fashion publications
• Luxury real estate showcases
• Corporate history books
• Premium visual publications
• Projects requiring precise color management and heavy ink coverage

Premium Case Binding / Hardcovers

• Premium hardcover publications
• Custom cloth or faux-leather wrapping
• Foil stamping
• Debossing
• High-quality structural binding

Perfect Binding / Softcovers

• High-volume softcover publications
• Premium softcover books
• Projects requiring high-speed production and consistent finishing quality

Sales & Revenue Management

• Maintain an active pipeline of qualified print opportunities
• Track booked business and projected revenue
• Work toward a minimum $100,000 in annual booked print business
• Prioritize projects that align with available production capacity
• Develop long-term customer relationships and repeat business

Preferred Customer Markets

Experience selling to businesses or organizations purchasing premium commercial print is highly valuable, including:

• Publishing
• Advertising and marketing agencies
• Luxury real estate
• Fashion
• Photography
• Art and design
• Corporate communications
• Hospitality
• Premium consumer brands
• Corporate history and archival projects

Work Arrangement

• Fully remote
• Global opportunity
• No location restrictions
• Independent contractor engagement
• Non-exclusive arrangement
• Candidates may maintain other non-competing sales or manufacturing relationships

Compensation

• Competitive commission based on booked revenue
• Negotiable draw based on experience and sales strategy
• Minimum annual booked-business expectation of $100,000
• Additional earning potential based on production and business generated