Bruce Gagnard
About Bruce Gagnard
Bruce Gagnard is the Director of Worldwide Business Development at Mattermost, with extensive experience in managing remote teams in the SaaS B2B sector.
Company Overview: Mattermost
Bruce Gagnard currently holds the position of Director Of Worldwide Business Development at Mattermost. Since joining the company, he has been instrumental in leading the charge for business development on a global scale. His role involves overseeing a team of Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) and Business Development Representatives (BDRs) distributed across the United States and the United Kingdom. Mattermost is known for its focus on secure collaboration and messaging solutions for businesses, where Bruce's international business development expertise is leveraged to drive growth and engagement.
Prior Experience at Salesforce
Before joining Mattermost, Bruce worked at Salesforce as Sr. Director Business Development. During his 9-month tenure from 2020 to 2021, he harnessed his skills in business development to help expand Salesforce’s market presence. Salesforce is renowned for its customer relationship management (CRM) software, which supports enterprises in streamlining their sales operations. Bruce's contributions at Salesforce highlighted his ability to manage business development at a senior level within a leading tech company.
Career at Impartner Software
From 2017 to 2019, Bruce served as the Senior Director Worldwide Sales Development at Impartner Software, a role he held in the Greater Salt Lake City Area. His responsibilities included the development and execution of global sales strategies, utilizing his extensive expertise in managing sales teams. Impartner Software is a well-known provider of partner relationship management solutions, and Bruce's role was critical in enhancing their sales development initiatives internationally.
Professional Journey at Cisco
Bruce spent five years at Cisco, from 2004 to 2009, where he was the Master Account Manager & Team Leader of Inside Sales. In this capacity, he managed inside sales teams and directed sales operations across regions. Cisco, as a global leader in networking and IT, benefited from Bruce's leadership in fostering sales growth and managing client relationships effectively. His tenure at Cisco underscored his capability to lead sales teams in a high-tech industry setting.
Educational Background at Louisiana State University
Bruce Gagnard completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biological Sciences from Louisiana State University. This educational foundation provided him with analytical and scientific skills that have been beneficial throughout his career in sales and business development. His academic background in biological sciences is indicative of a strong problem-solving mindset and comprehensive understanding of complex systems, which he has applied successfully in his professional roles.