Cara Cocos Sugrue
About Cara Cocos Sugrue
Cara Cocos Sugrue is an experienced Account Director currently working at The Instant Group in London, England. She has a diverse background in sales and human resources, having held various roles at Steelcase and Keyence over the span of nearly two decades.
Current Position at The Instant Group
Cara Cocos Sugrue has been serving as an Account Director at The Instant Group since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing client accounts and driving business growth. Based in London, England, she leverages her extensive experience in sales and account management to enhance client relationships and deliver tailored solutions.
Previous Experience at Steelcase
Prior to her current role, Cara Sugrue held several positions at Steelcase. She worked as the Regional Sales Enablement Leader from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on enhancing sales strategies in London. Following this, she served as Head of Sales for the UK & Ireland from 2020 to 2022. Her career at Steelcase also included roles as Dealer Business Manager, Regional Sales Manager, and Global Account Manager, accumulating over a decade of experience within the company.
Early Career at Keyence
Cara Sugrue began her professional career at Keyence, where she worked as a Human Resources Recruiter and in Sales from 2004 to 2005. This early experience provided her with foundational skills in recruitment and sales, which she later applied in her roles at Steelcase and The Instant Group.
Educational Background at Georgia Institute of Technology
Cara Sugrue studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from 1999 to 2004. Her education equipped her with analytical and engineering skills, which have been beneficial throughout her career in sales and account management.
Co-op Experience at Georgia Transmission Corporation
During her time at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Cara Sugrue also gained practical experience as a Substation Maintenance Co-op Engineer at Georgia Transmission Corporation from 2000 to 2004. This role allowed her to apply her engineering knowledge in a real-world setting, contributing to her professional development.