Ben Boix
Managing Director US & Canada at Netquest- Claim this Profile
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Oscar Trigueros
Benet was an amazing boss to work for at my two years at NetQuest. He had clear and consistent leadership abilities that paved the way for the amazing progression our U.S. based team saw. On top of keeping the team organized and on track to meet our business goals, he had an eye for mentoring people and offering any advice he could that would assist our careers. Highly recommend connecting with him and working with him where possible.
Enric C.
When I arrived in Philadelphia in September 2017 our US business was at a crossroads. Recent changes in the overarching strategy of our parent company required a careful reassessment of our US launching plans; our foundations were debilitated, and our go-to-market strategy was not delivering. We needed a turnaround strategy. Benet was part of the US management team. At that point, he already was an accomplished professional but had no experience in Market Research. Far from being daunted, he embraced this learning challenge with great success to the point that he eats, sleeps, and breathes this industry today. Not content with this, he also carried his team along during the journey. As a result, he became the key player to make this turnaround happen; if Netquest is a reference as LatAm sample provider in the US market today, it is thanks to the job Benet did during this period. When I left for Barcelona 2 years later, Benet was my natural successor as Managing Director. His managerial skills have kept our growth pace with our bread and butter services and brought in innovating breakthrough projects. I highly recommend Benet, and I hope to work with him for many years to come.
Oscar Trigueros
Benet was an amazing boss to work for at my two years at NetQuest. He had clear and consistent leadership abilities that paved the way for the amazing progression our U.S. based team saw. On top of keeping the team organized and on track to meet our business goals, he had an eye for mentoring people and offering any advice he could that would assist our careers. Highly recommend connecting with him and working with him where possible.
Enric C.
When I arrived in Philadelphia in September 2017 our US business was at a crossroads. Recent changes in the overarching strategy of our parent company required a careful reassessment of our US launching plans; our foundations were debilitated, and our go-to-market strategy was not delivering. We needed a turnaround strategy. Benet was part of the US management team. At that point, he already was an accomplished professional but had no experience in Market Research. Far from being daunted, he embraced this learning challenge with great success to the point that he eats, sleeps, and breathes this industry today. Not content with this, he also carried his team along during the journey. As a result, he became the key player to make this turnaround happen; if Netquest is a reference as LatAm sample provider in the US market today, it is thanks to the job Benet did during this period. When I left for Barcelona 2 years later, Benet was my natural successor as Managing Director. His managerial skills have kept our growth pace with our bread and butter services and brought in innovating breakthrough projects. I highly recommend Benet, and I hope to work with him for many years to come.
Oscar Trigueros
Benet was an amazing boss to work for at my two years at NetQuest. He had clear and consistent leadership abilities that paved the way for the amazing progression our U.S. based team saw. On top of keeping the team organized and on track to meet our business goals, he had an eye for mentoring people and offering any advice he could that would assist our careers. Highly recommend connecting with him and working with him where possible.
Enric C.
When I arrived in Philadelphia in September 2017 our US business was at a crossroads. Recent changes in the overarching strategy of our parent company required a careful reassessment of our US launching plans; our foundations were debilitated, and our go-to-market strategy was not delivering. We needed a turnaround strategy. Benet was part of the US management team. At that point, he already was an accomplished professional but had no experience in Market Research. Far from being daunted, he embraced this learning challenge with great success to the point that he eats, sleeps, and breathes this industry today. Not content with this, he also carried his team along during the journey. As a result, he became the key player to make this turnaround happen; if Netquest is a reference as LatAm sample provider in the US market today, it is thanks to the job Benet did during this period. When I left for Barcelona 2 years later, Benet was my natural successor as Managing Director. His managerial skills have kept our growth pace with our bread and butter services and brought in innovating breakthrough projects. I highly recommend Benet, and I hope to work with him for many years to come.
Oscar Trigueros
Benet was an amazing boss to work for at my two years at NetQuest. He had clear and consistent leadership abilities that paved the way for the amazing progression our U.S. based team saw. On top of keeping the team organized and on track to meet our business goals, he had an eye for mentoring people and offering any advice he could that would assist our careers. Highly recommend connecting with him and working with him where possible.
Enric C.
When I arrived in Philadelphia in September 2017 our US business was at a crossroads. Recent changes in the overarching strategy of our parent company required a careful reassessment of our US launching plans; our foundations were debilitated, and our go-to-market strategy was not delivering. We needed a turnaround strategy. Benet was part of the US management team. At that point, he already was an accomplished professional but had no experience in Market Research. Far from being daunted, he embraced this learning challenge with great success to the point that he eats, sleeps, and breathes this industry today. Not content with this, he also carried his team along during the journey. As a result, he became the key player to make this turnaround happen; if Netquest is a reference as LatAm sample provider in the US market today, it is thanks to the job Benet did during this period. When I left for Barcelona 2 years later, Benet was my natural successor as Managing Director. His managerial skills have kept our growth pace with our bread and butter services and brought in innovating breakthrough projects. I highly recommend Benet, and I hope to work with him for many years to come.
Credentials
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Hubspot Inbound Sales
HubSpot AcademyJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
HubSpot Sales
HubSpot AcademyFeb, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Netquest
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Spain
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Market Research
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200 - 300 Employee
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Managing Director US & Canada
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Sep 2019 - Present
Netquest is a GFK (now NielsenIQ company): TOP Market Research leader company in the world.. Responsible to coordinate consumer insights and business decisions with fact-based insights and strategies for diverse number of clients from US and LatAm countries, across different industries and sectors: CPG, FMCG, Retail, luxury goods, cosmetics, media companies, among others.. Using traditional and new insights technologies like consumer panel surveys, marketing mix modeling, designing and leading focus groups, behavioral data, advertising effectiveness, predictive studies, audio-matching projects, geolocation, geo-fence, and path to purchase workflows, among others, generating fact-based consumer/shopper insights and analytics to drive and achieve client’s goals and increase market share.. Team leadership, coach, and continuous improvement of the US team, focus on driven for results strategies that produced +10-12% profitable growth during 6 years in a row. Show less
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Vice President, Client Development
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Dec 2016 - Sep 2019
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Mecalux
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Spain
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Managing and Insights Director
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Nov 2014 - Dec 2016
. Provided leadership to 25-member team in 17 global markets, generating $125 million in net income annually. Developed and executed strategic plans based on clients, consumers, and sales insights analysis, implementing sales and marketing strategies to open new business opportunities and grow market share. . Using retail intelligence and fact-based insights influencing business decisions and strategy. . Developed budget plans and strategies based on category trends analysis, creating a competitive set of actions and pipeline development. . Developed and launched successful multi-country MKT campaigns that propelled +24% sales while implementing brand strategies to become “Top of Mind” brand in the retail, online, and industrial market. . Built profitable commercial zones, capitalizing on sales analytics using CRM software and Six Sigma procedures to improve sales effectiveness. Show less
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Restaurantes.com
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Spain
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Restaurants
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400 - 500 Employee
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Board Member
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Feb 2013 - Dec 2016
Provided growth strategy for this leading provider of real-time reservation and guest management solutions with $10 million in annual income. Developed strategic plans for 2 business lines – reservations and SaaS Software - implementing sales/marketing strategies for 3 different countries. Led 32-member sales team.. Serving as board member, defined mission and goals, and provided vision and direction to guide company on a path to profitability. . Grew sales from scratch, driving successful identification and negotiation of best discount opportunities for top restaurants and SaaS software sales in each country serviced – Spain, Italy, and Australia.EXIT December 2016 - Guia Michelin. Show less
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International Sales Director
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Feb 2013 - Nov 2014
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Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
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Spain
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Visiting Lecturer
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Jul 2016 - Nov 2016
Academic Excellence Program The program “Bridging University and Business” is a brand new initiative that aims to prepare university students to become tomorrow’s business leaders. This program will provide participants with a clear overview of what business life really looks like and what to expect when entering the professional workplace. The program consists of an exciting mix of learning methodologies specifically designed to bring business reality to university students. Academic Excellence Program The program “Bridging University and Business” is a brand new initiative that aims to prepare university students to become tomorrow’s business leaders. This program will provide participants with a clear overview of what business life really looks like and what to expect when entering the professional workplace. The program consists of an exciting mix of learning methodologies specifically designed to bring business reality to university students.
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Groupalia
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Spain
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Director
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May 2011 - Feb 2013
Founded in 2010, Groupalia is a leading local eCommerce company operating in Spain and Italy that leverages a strong user base to provide best deals in the local, retail and travel segments Defined and designed sales strategy to drive 35 million € in gross sales for e-commerce travel and leisure website with more than 6 million users worldwide. Built and led 50-member sales team to achieve goals. Founded in 2010, Groupalia is a leading local eCommerce company operating in Spain and Italy that leverages a strong user base to provide best deals in the local, retail and travel segments Defined and designed sales strategy to drive 35 million € in gross sales for e-commerce travel and leisure website with more than 6 million users worldwide. Built and led 50-member sales team to achieve goals.
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Kärcher Brasil
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Brazil
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Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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National Direct Sales Manager and Key Account Manager
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Dec 2010 - May 2011
Directed business strategy for German retail industrial cleaning equipment company, leading direct sales, and key account department to drive 75 million € in gross sales covering health, large industry, logistics, consumer, and building services companies. . Increased sales more than 50% using Six Sigma processes procedures to improve sales effectiveness. . Developed and launched successful sales and marketing campaigns to open and drive sales in the consumer market, increasing sales 10+%. Directed business strategy for German retail industrial cleaning equipment company, leading direct sales, and key account department to drive 75 million € in gross sales covering health, large industry, logistics, consumer, and building services companies. . Increased sales more than 50% using Six Sigma processes procedures to improve sales effectiveness. . Developed and launched successful sales and marketing campaigns to open and drive sales in the consumer market, increasing sales 10+%.
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Nilfisk
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Denmark
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Direct Sales and Marketing Manager
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Jul 2009 - Dec 2010
In dual sales and marketing role, managed 40-member sales team that delivered 30 million € in gross direct retail-market sales while overseeing 1 million € marketing budget aimed at branding and optimizing product portfolio to build market share for this Danish company – a supplier of professional cleaning equipment.. Implemented "Normandy Project" named the best commercial initiative within Nilfisk Group. Increased gross profit 15% with market insights identification and sales focus on a smaller number of higher-profit products.. Implemented new CRM solution that improved effectiveness of sales and service department in meeting customer needs.. Earned recognition as Top 100 Spain Finance Directors (2009) by “Actualidad Económica” magazine and KPMG. Show less
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Finance Manager
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Jul 2007 - Jul 2009
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Controller
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Jul 2001 - Jul 2007
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Education
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2009 - 2010
University of California, Berkeley
MBA Exchange student, Business Administration and Management, General -
2023 - 2023
Columbia University
Columbia University Toastmasters, Communication and Media Studies -
2017 - 2017
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
Executive Program, Consumer Insights & Marketing Research -
2009 - 2009
IESE Business School - University of Navarra
Values Insight, Executive Education -
2010 - 2010
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
MBA Exchange student. Leadership Program, Business Administration and Management, General -
2009 - 2010
EADA - Escuela de Alta Dirección y Administración
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General -
1998 - 2002
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
BSc Bachelor of Science, Computer Science Engineering -
1998 - 2002
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
MSc Masters of Sciences, Information Technology in Organizations
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