Marie Monique Brown

SME specialized in stress & burn-out prevention – www.la-chrysalide.eu

Led business development initiatives for a growing SME in the health and wellness sector. Conducted strategic prospecting, identified client pain points, and tailored value propositions to secure new business opportunities.

Managed the full sales cycle—from lead qualification to contract negotiation and closing—ensuring alignment between client needs and service offerings.

Contributed to expanding the company’s client base and positioning La Chrysalide as a trusted partner in corporate well-being.

Provided tailored business development and market strategy consulting to SMEs across multiple industries. Led in-depth market identification initiatives to assess customer segments, map competitors, and define strategic positioning.

Advised organizations through change management processes, aligning commercial strategy with internal transformation and long-term goals.

Conducted comprehensive client needs analyses to co-design actionable, high-impact solutions that supported growth, agility, and business model evolution.

Spearheaded commercial development in the BeLux region, aligning growth initiatives with corporate strategy and consistently achieving annual sales targets.

Acted as a strategic partner to regional leadership, delivering market insights, sales forecasts, and recommendations to boost performance.

Identified and converted high-value opportunities, building long-term relationships with C-level stakeholders across various industries.

Led the entire business development process—from lead generation and proposal creation to contract negotiation and closing.

Collaborated with HR to recruit top-tier consultants and ensure operational excellence. Built solid partnerships with consulting firms to strengthen delivery capacity and market positioning.

Launched and scaled business operations in Benelux and France for a global agri-tech provider. Defined and executed the go-to-market strategy for complex, data-driven solutions in agriculture and animal health.

Led from evangelization to deal closure, securing long-term partnerships and maximizing sales revenue. Identified emerging market opportunities and built a sustainable client pipeline from the ground up.

Assessed stakeholder challenges and organizational constraints to co-create solutions aligned with long-term impact and sustainability.

Oversaw project development, represented the company at major industry events, and translated field insights into actionable business strategies. Reported directly to the UK-based CEO and contributed to the company’s international footprint.

Delivered complex digital invoicing solutions to large enterprise clients, including a 5-year contract with Arcelor. Drove full-cycle sales efforts from pitch to implementation, aligning technical and business teams to ensure client success.

Acted as key interface between technology partners (Microsoft, Adobe, Real Software, UnifiedPost) and strategic accounts. Represented the company at trade shows and industry events to generate qualified leads and strengthen brand visibility.

Collaborated closely with pre-sales and delivery teams to ensure operational excellence and client retention.

Led early-stage business development for a startup in digital rights management (subsidiary of Belgacom Media). Identified market gaps, developed sales strategy and closed strategic partnerships across EMEA.

Managed and mentored a growing sales team, coordinated pitch delivery with pre-sales, and built high-value relationships with tech partners such as Microsoft and Adobe.

Represented the company across conferences and trade events, transforming contacts into commercial wins.

Boutique agency specialized in professional translation, localization, and multimedia content for corporate clients.

Led business development and marketing strategy, growing the client portfolio across multiple industries including legal, technical, and financial sectors. Oversaw key accounts, negotiated B2B contracts, and ensured service excellence through close collaboration with production teams.

Mid-sized translation company specializing in multilingual document management and localization services.

Appointed to lead the company during a period of operational and financial instability. Oversaw day-to-day management, client relations, and sales strategy while implementing cost control measures and attempting to stabilize business operations.

Worked closely with clients to retain key accounts and maintain service delivery in a highly competitive and declining market. Despite challenging conditions, ensured business continuity and supported staff through the company’s final operational phase.

Company managing a portfolio of real estate assets alongside studies and international trade activities.

Oversaw the daily operations and full management of the property portfolio, including leasing processes, tenant relations, contract negotiation and compliance. Ensured occupancy, optimized rental yields, and coordinated maintenance and service providers.

Acted as the key liaison with external stakeholders, handled administrative and financial follow-up, and contributed to the long-term asset strategy of the company.

Deliver business development strategies that create long-term value and sustainable partnerships. Mentor teams to approach markets with agility, connect with the right stakeholders, and execute growth initiatives with measurable impact.