Ruben Zantingh-Božić

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DISC Type : DC

Experienced Freelance Online Marketeer / Strategist at Marketing Enzym

Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Ruben is a freelance online marketing strategist with over 20 years of experience, specializing in email marketing, automation, and data analytics. A graduate of Erasmus University Rotterdam, he focuses on creating human-centric solutions to improve sales and loyalty. Colleagues describe him as knowledgeable, result-oriented, and a versatile expert with a sharp eye for detail.

Outside of his freelance work, Ruben is a dedicated educator, training hundreds of professionals in the cultural sector through his workshops with Cultuurmarketing. His professional website mentions he is Dutch and can also be contacted in Croatian, suggesting a personal connection to the language and culture.

Unique fact: Over the last nine years, he has successfully trained more than 250 cultural marketers in the art of effective email marketing.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Email Marketing
He's a 20-year veteran and trainer on this topic, with workshops for Cultuurmarketing rated an average of 9. 3, focusing on moving beyond simple newsletters to strategic, personalized campaigns.
Data-driven Strategy
As a self-described "Data Analyst" and "Google Sheets Wizard, " he emphasizes using data and analytics to make strategic marketing choices and translate them into actionable solutions.
AI in Marketing
He incorporates AI into his work for data analysis and content creation, and his workshops teach professionals how to leverage AI for more effective, converting emails.

Media Appearances

Marketing Enzym – Ruben Zantingh‑Bozic | Online Marketing …. Featured in Marketing Enzym

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About me – Ruben Zantingh‑Božić | Marketing Enzym. Featured in Marketing Enzym

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Work History

1-2014
Experienced Freelance Online Marketeer / Strategist at Marketing Enzym
7-2025
Teacher 'Developing, Enriching, and Using Personas' at Stichting Digitaal Informatieplatform Podiumkunsten (DIP)
1-2016
Mentor / Trainer at The Talent Institute
10-2015
Teacher Email Marketing at Cultuurmarketing
11-2022 - 9-2023
Strategy Director at WhyBecause

Education

2003 - 2004
A + B from NIMA
1998 - 1999
Business Administration from Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Insights For Selling To Ruben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical

DONT's

  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ruben is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ruben

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ruben move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Ruben take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Ruben

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