Brian Mc Dermott
About Brian Mc Dermott
Brian McDermott is the Director of Sales at Guideline, with a background in sales and portfolio analysis, and a focus on expanding access to secure retirement solutions for small business workers.
Title and Current Role
Brian Mc Dermott currently holds the position of Director of Sales at Guideline. He has been with the company since 2017, transitioning through various roles including Account Executive and Direct Sales Manager before attaining his current title in 2020. At Guideline, his focus is on expanding access to secure retirement solutions for small business workers.
Professional Background
Brian Mc Dermott began his career as an Administrative Assistant at DuBois Bryant & Campbell LLP in Austin, Texas, where he worked from 2012 to 2013. He then moved to Cadent Energy Partners in Stamford, CT, serving as a Portfolio Analyst from 2013 to 2015. In 2017, he joined Guideline as an Account Executive in the San Francisco Bay Area, progressing to Direct Sales Manager from 2018 to 2020 before assuming his current role as Director of Sales.
Education and Expertise
Brian Mc Dermott completed his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Wesleyan University, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. His academic background in psychology informs his approach to creating environments that foster collaboration and promote progress within his sales teams.
Career Progression at Guideline
Brian Mc Dermott's tenure at Guideline began in 2017 as an Account Executive in the San Francisco Bay Area. After a year in this role, he was promoted to Direct Sales Manager in 2018, a position he held until 2020. During this period, he developed a growth-centric approach to sales leadership. In 2020, he was promoted to Director of Sales, where he continues to focus on expanding retirement solution access and creating a collaborative work environment.