Joan López Graupera

Sales Director | Country Manager | Senior Advisor

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About

Seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience driving B2B SaaS, eCommerce, and AI-powered technology sector growth and transformation. Specializing in go-to-market strategy, enterprise sales leadership, and digital innovation, I have successfully launched new markets, scaled operations to €5M+ in annual sales, and secured 40+ enterprise clients with 100% retention. I am actively seeking opportunities to leverage strategic clarity and hands-on execution to lead high-impact teams and scale organizations in dynamic, tech-driven markets.

Work Experience

International Sales & Strategic Partnerships

NSIGN

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Barcelona, Catalonia, ES

Leading international sales and strategic partnerships to expand NSIGN's SaaS digital signage platform across EMEA and NA, focusing on enterprise clients and AI-driven strategies.

  • Leading international sales and strategic partnerships to expand NSIGN's SaaS digital signage platform across EMEA and NA.
  • Focused on enterprise clients, partnership development, and AI-driven commercial strategies to grow from 80,000 to 100,000 managed screens.

Market Expansion Consultant

PulpoAR

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

Barcelona, Catalonia, ES

Supported and advised PulpoAR on market expansion in Spain through lead generation, deal facilitation, and partnership search.

  • Supported and advised market expansion for PulpoAR in Spain, focusing on lead generation, deal facilitation, and partnership search.

Strategic Sales Consultant

MERCAUX

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

Barcelona, Catalonia, ES

Designed and implemented sales strategies for Mercaux, establishing a significant pipeline and expanding business into new verticals.

  • Designed sales strategies and established a €2M+ pipeline across Iberia and LATAM.
  • Promoted and implemented AI-driven best practices in SaaS solution sales.
  • Expanded business into new verticals, including retail and B2B sectors.

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE > COUNTRY MANAGER > REGIONAL VP OF SALES

MIRAKL

Jan 2017 - Dec 2023

Paris, Île-de-France, FR

Led the establishment and scaling of Mirakl's Southern Europe hub, driving significant revenue growth and market expansion for its Marketplace SaaS platform.

  • Established Mirakl's regional hub for Southern Europe as the first commercial lead, building offices in Barcelona and Milan and integrating commercial and support processes for operational efficiency.
  • Designed and executed commercial strategies, acquiring strategic clients like Mediamarkt, Coperama (NH Hotels), and Decathlon, and implementing the Mirakl SaaS platform across 20+ retailers.
  • Managed a multidisciplinary team of 30 professionals, implementing coaching and talent retention strategies to align with strategic objectives.
  • Achieved €5M in annual revenue, secured over 40 new clients, and maintained a 100% client retention rate for five consecutive years.

COMMERCE SALES PARTNER

ORACLE

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

Barcelona, Catalonia, ES

Expanded Oracle's Commerce Cloud business across Iberia and Italy, strengthening market presence and maximizing eCommerce solution revenue.

  • Designed and executed sales plans for Iberia and Italy markets, optimizing market coverage and maximizing revenue from eCommerce solutions in key sectors like retail and telecommunications.
  • Managed strategic partner and end-client relationships, securing key sales with Moleskine and Telecom Italia to consolidate Oracle's eCommerce market presence.
  • Coordinated with technical and marketing teams to ensure successful project and solution implementation, contributing to regional growth and positioning.

SALES EXECUTIVE SMARTER COMMERCE

IBM Smarter Commerce

Jan 2011 - Dec 2014

Barcelona, Catalonia, ES

Developed and executed sales plans and strategies for the Spanish market, contributing to the expansion of IBM's eCommerce solutions.

  • Managed the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to closing contracts with strategic accounts, including key clients such as Zara, Carolina Herrera, and Desigual.
  • Successfully implemented Inditex's first eCommerce website (Zara Home), establishing a key market precedent.
  • Provided strategic support to address technical challenges in initial eCommerce projects, positioning IBM as a leader in Spanish eCommerce solutions.

VP EJECUTIVO TECH SALES AND SERVICES EUROPA

IBM Information Management

Jan 2005 - Dec 2011

Barcelona, Catalonia, ES

Led the services and technical presales unit across Europe, optimizing operational efficiency and strengthening client relationships in banking and insurance sectors.

  • As Executive Director for Europe, led a services and technical presales unit, managing a team of 14 direct and 200 indirect reports across the region.
  • Improved operational efficiency and profitability of the Information Management unit, focusing on software license sales for banking and insurance sectors with key clients like CaixaBank and Telecom Italia.
  • Managed a €1M HR budget, optimizing team allocation and project execution to deliver high-quality services.
  • Designed technical training programs, enhancing operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction while collaborating with sales to identify business opportunities.

Education

Scientific Baccalaureate and COU

Colegio Maristas

Mataró, Catalonia, ES

Telecommunications Engineering

Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC Barcelona)

Barcelona, Catalonia, ES

Certificates

Artificial Intelligence for Business (ISDI Digitalent Master)

ISDI Digitalent

Jan 2024

Languages

Spanish , Catalan , English , French

Skills

Sales & Business Development

  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Enterprise Sales Leadership
  • Digital Innovation
  • Market Expansion
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Commercial Strategies
  • Pipeline Development
  • Performance Optimization
  • Account Management
  • Lead Generation
  • Deal Facilitation
  • SaaS Solution Sales
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Negotiation
  • MEDDPICC

Leadership & Management

  • Team Leadership
  • Talent Retention
  • Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Operational Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Execution
  • Budget Management
  • Trust-building

Technology & AI

  • B2B SaaS
  • eCommerce
  • AI for Business
  • Digital Transformation
  • CX Solutions
  • Marketplace SaaS Platforms
  • Digital Commerce Ecosystems
  • AI-driven Commercial Strategies

Industry Expertise

  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Banking
  • Insurance
  • Platform Unicorns

Professional Development

  • Project Management
  • Sales Methodologies
  • Entrepreneurship

References

Josep Casellas

Former Manager at Lotus and IBM (currently at Kyndryl) | Email: jc08328@gmail.com | Phone: +34 680 458 482

Enrique Mazon

Former Manager at Oracle (currently at Salesforce) | Email: emazon@salesforce.com | Phone: +34 679 227 370

Laure Le Gall

Former Manager and CRO at Mirakl | Email: laure@mirakl.com | Phone: +33 622 950 309

Brendan Walsh

Former Manager at Mirakl (currently at Netlify) | Email: btwalsh@yahoo.com | Phone: +44 7964 920 833

Olga Kotsur

Former Manager and CEO and CoFounder at Mercaux | Email: olga@mercaux.com | Phone: +44 20 8722 8252