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Alex Brun

Cherry Hill,NJ

Summary

Commercial executive with a track record of accelerating growth across nutraceutical manufacturing, technology, and automotive markets. Experienced in building high-performing teams, scaling strategic accounts, and aligning sales, marketing, and customer success to drive revenue expansion and retention. Combines CDMO commercial expertise with hands-on knowledge of nutraceutical formulation and manufacturing partnerships. US Permanent Resident open to relocation, including Southern California.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

VP and Head of Sales & Marketing

Willings Nutraceutical
Mount Laurel, NJ
04.2023 - Current

• Led a full corporate rebrand including website, positioning, and marketing strategy, increasing inbound lead generation by over 1,000% and significantly expanding the commercial pipeline.

• Directed commercial strategy for a nutraceutical contract manufacturing organization (CMO/CDMO) serving supplement brands and private-label clients across North America.

• Built and managed key strategic accounts, strengthening relationships with major customers and partners while driving new business development and long-term contract growth.

• Developed pricing models, proposals, and commercial structures for manufacturing and co-packing partnerships to ensure profitable and scalable growth.

• Worked cross-functionally with operations, quality, R&D, and supply chain teams to align commercial commitments with manufacturing capacity and margin objectives.

• Played a leadership role in the implementation and integration of a new ERP system, coordinating cross-departmental processes across sales, finance, operations, and customer service.

• Represented the company at major industry events and trade shows, strengthening market visibility and expanding the company’s commercial network.

• Analyzed market trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning to identify growth opportunities and guide strategic decision-making.

Senior Director of Customer Success

ProQuo AI
NYC, USA
02.2021 - 04.2023

• Built and scaled the U.S. Customer Success organization from the ground up, implementing processes focused on accelerating time-to-value, improving retention, and driving customer expansion.

• Recruited, trained, and mentored a high-performing Customer Success team, establishing a culture centered on customer outcomes and long-term account growth.

• Partnered closely with Sales leadership to develop enablement programs, training, and go-to-market strategies that helped drive 365% ARR growth in the U.S. market in 2021, making it the company’s fastest-growing region.

• Managed a portfolio of 40+ strategic enterprise accounts representing approximately 40% of total company ARR, maintaining executive relationships and ensuring long-term customer success.

• Led expansion initiatives across key enterprise clients, achieving over 150% Net Revenue Retention (NRR) through upsells, renewals, and strategic account development.

• Worked cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Sales teams to align customer feedback, improve product adoption, and strengthen the company’s overall customer lifecycle strategy.

Global Director of Customer Success

MondoBrain
NYC, USA
12.2018 - 02.2021

• Built and scaled a global Customer Success organization across North America and Europe, establishing processes focused on customer retention, expansion, and long-term account value.

• Led a team of Customer Success Managers and technical specialists organized by industry verticals, supporting enterprise clients across multiple markets.

• Managed a portfolio of 20+ enterprise accounts representing $2.5M in ARR, maintaining executive relationships and driving 110%+ Net Revenue Retention.

• Partnered closely with Product leadership to translate customer feedback into platform improvements, strengthening adoption and long-term customer value.

• Developed trusted relationships with executive stakeholders across industries including banking, insurance, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.

Senior CRM Market Specialist Americas

Volvo Cars
NYC, USA
11.2017 - 12.2018

• Served as an internal strategic marketing partner for the Americas region, supporting teams across the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Brazil.

• Developed market-specific marketing strategies tailored to regional customer behavior, regulatory environments, and competitive landscapes.

• Led initiatives that tripled the size of the customer database in Mexico within three months by improving lead generation and digital marketing performance.

• Managed the technical rollout and implementation of a new CRM platform, enabling improved lead management and customer lifecycle tracking across multiple markets.

• Prepared and presented regional marketing performance reviews to executive leadership, analyzing KPIs and identifying opportunities to improve campaign effectiveness and market growth.

After Sales Marketing & Strategy

Mercedes-Benz USA
Atlanta, USA
05.2016 - 03.2017

• Contributed to the development of after-sales digital marketing and CRM strategies, with a focus on improving engagement with younger customer segments, particularly Millennials.

• Managed the creation of a national campaign and marketing template library designed to support Mercedes-Benz dealerships across the United States and improve campaign consistency.

• Awarded recognition in the Daimler “Incubator” innovation program for proposing initiatives focused on increasing customer retention and lifetime value.

• Conducted market research and customer behavior analysis to identify purchasing trends, preferences, and opportunities to strengthen brand loyalty.

• Produced competitive intelligence reports and managed mystery shopping initiatives to evaluate competitor strategies and benchmark customer experience.

Founder & VP

Heart's Investment
Strasbourg, France
04.2012 - 11.2014

• Co-founded and led an investment initiative focused on socially responsible companies, with a commitment to donate 25% of profits to charitable organizations.

• Built and managed a 15-member team, organizing investment research and monthly initiatives aligned with quarterly performance objectives.

• Reached the final round of the French National Pitch Contest for Young Entrepreneurs, recognizing the project’s innovative investment model.

• Organized industry events and partnerships with major publicly traded companies, including Air Liquide, to promote the initiative and expand its professional network.

Marketing Specialist

Europcar
Brussels, Belgium
03.2014 - 08.2014

• Optimized the company’s CRM database and segmentation strategy to improve communication with both existing and prospective customers.

• Conducted market and demographic analysis to identify target customer segments and improve campaign targeting and engagement.

• Developed and managed strategic partnerships with companies including Groupon, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz to expand marketing reach and customer acquisition channels.

Education

MBA - International Management

ISM / St Johns
New York, NY
2015

Master's Degree - International Business

ISEG Business School
Paris, France
2015

Certification in Artificial Intelligence: Implications For Business Strategy -

MIT Sloan
Cambridge, MA
2018

Mental Health First Aider -

MHFA England
London
2021

Skills

Commercial Strategy & Revenue Growth
Business Development & Strategic Partnerships
Enterprise Account Management
Go-to-Market Strategy & Market Expansion
Customer Success & Retention Strategy
Pricing Strategy & Profitability Optimization
Cross-Functional Leadership & Organizational Scaling
Contract Manufacturing / CDMO Business Models
Nutraceutical Product Formulation (Powders & Capsules)
CRM & Revenue Operations (Salesforce, HubSpot, Gainsight)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited

Timeline

VP and Head of Sales & Marketing

Willings Nutraceutical
04.2023 - Current

Senior Director of Customer Success

ProQuo AI
02.2021 - 04.2023

Global Director of Customer Success

MondoBrain
12.2018 - 02.2021

Senior CRM Market Specialist Americas

Volvo Cars
11.2017 - 12.2018

After Sales Marketing & Strategy

Mercedes-Benz USA
05.2016 - 03.2017

Marketing Specialist

Europcar
03.2014 - 08.2014

Founder & VP

Heart's Investment
04.2012 - 11.2014

MBA - International Management

ISM / St Johns

Master's Degree - International Business

ISEG Business School

Certification in Artificial Intelligence: Implications For Business Strategy -

MIT Sloan

Mental Health First Aider -

MHFA England
Alex Brun