Bridget Mc Guire
About Bridget Mc Guire
Bridget McGuire serves as the Group Executive Sales Director at Hearst, a position she has held since 2022 in New York. She possesses expertise in performance footwear and outdoor categories, along with a strong background in sales and marketing across various companies in the publishing industry.
Work at Hearst
Bridget McGuire has been serving as the Group Executive Sales Director at Hearst since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and initiatives within the organization. Her position is based in New York, New York. Prior to this role, she worked at Hearst Digital Media as the Digital Sales Director from 2018 to 2022, where she focused on digital sales strategies and client relationships.
Education and Expertise
Bridget McGuire earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communications from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree from Loyola University Chicago, attending from 2007 to 2009. Her academic background supports her expertise in Performance Footwear and Outdoor categories, which is relevant to her roles in sales and marketing.
Professional Background
Bridget McGuire has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career as an Admissions Representative at the American Academy of Art from 2006 to 2007. She then transitioned to the publishing industry, holding positions such as Account Executive at Groupon and MNI, and Midwest Sales Manager at Rodale Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Her experience also includes a role as Director of Strategic Partnerships at Onion Labs in 2018.
Skills and Competencies
Bridget McGuire possesses strong skills in Salesforce.com, a critical tool for managing customer relationships and sales processes. Her background in arts and design enhances her capabilities in advertising and marketing, allowing her to approach sales with a creative perspective. Additionally, her extensive experience in the publishing industry equips her with valuable insights into market trends and customer needs.
Career Progression
Bridget McGuire's career progression reflects a steady advancement through various roles in sales and marketing. After starting as an Account Coordinator at Spirit Cultural Exchange in 2009, she moved on to significant positions at Groupon and MNI. Her tenure at Rodale Inc. as Midwest Sales Manager and her subsequent role at Hearst Digital Media as Digital Sales Director illustrate her growth in the industry, culminating in her current position as Group Executive Sales Director.