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May 2026 - Present
Duisburg, Germany
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Project: Consulting & Concept Development Programmatic Print / Donor Communication

Kindernothilfe e.V.

Position summary
Project: Consulting & Concept Development Programmatic Print / Donor Communication at Kindernothilfe e.V.
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Marketing

Project: Consulting & Concept Development Programmatic Print / Donor Communication

Tasks:

  • Analysis of existing print advertising materials and donor communication
  • Development of a new thank-you letter and dialogue marketing concept
  • Advice on emotional and target-group-specific communication with donors
  • Concept development for a cross-channel on- and offline marketing mix
  • Coordination of print, email, and CRM communication as part of new marketing processes
  • Support in introducing new communication workflows around the future email software
  • Creation of briefing materials and campaign approaches for different target groups
  • Research, selection, and management of suitable print and production service providers
  • Advice on personalization and automation options in the programmatic print environment

Technical implementation:

  • Coordination of print and digital processes
  • Management of external service providers and print providers
  • Support in integrating new marketing and communication processes

Reporting:

  • Analysis of existing response mechanisms
  • Assessment of optimization potential in donor communication
  • Recommendations to improve impact, personalization, and efficiency Markets: Germany [link]
May 2026 - Present
Remote

Consulting & Analysis of Print Materials Print & Email Marketing

Personalshop

Position summary
Consulting & Analysis of Print Materials Print & Email Marketing at Personalshop
Industries
Advertising
Business areas
Marketing

Project: Analysis of print materials Print & Email Marketing

Tasks:

  • Analysis of existing print mailings, catalog inserts, and newsletter sequences
  • Assessment of customer journey, offer logic, and dialogue marketing approaches
  • Analysis of the connection between print and email marketing along the customer journey
  • Identification of optimization potential in customer communication and advertising material structure
  • Advice on segmentation, offer presentation, and target-group-specific communication
  • Analysis of subject lines, content structures, and activation mechanisms
  • Support in optimizing existing CRM and campaign processes
  • Assessment of cross-channel marketing measures in terms of customer retention and response

Technical implementation:

  • Analysis of existing campaign and communication processes
  • Assessment of automation and personalization options
  • Support in optimizing cross-channel marketing workflows

Reporting:

  • Analysis of existing advertising material performance
  • Identification of optimization potential in print and email communication
  • Recommendations to improve conversion, customer retention, and response Markets: Germany | Austria | Switzerland [link]
Jan 2025 - Feb 2026
Munich, Germany
Remote

Project & Campaign Management Lead Generation International

Certania – Investment company Life Sciences / Food & Environment / ESG consulting / TIC

Position summary
Project & Campaign Management Lead Generation International at Certania – Investment company Life Sciences / Food & Environment / ESG consulting / TIC
Industries
Biotechnology
Food and Beverage
Professional Services
Business areas
Marketing
Project Management

Role in the project:

  • Strategic design and management of B2B campaigns for new customer acquisition for various partner companies (mainly in research, laboratories, engineering services, sustainability)
  • Management of project participants and partners in German and English
  • Execution of a full-service campaign process: from target group definition, channel selection (phone, email, LinkedIn, mailings), content briefings / generation based on best practice examples through to tracking structure
  • Regular use of cloud-based project management tools such as Jira as well as lead generation databases
  • Project management of the implementation teams (outreach agents, copywriters, designers)
  • Regular consulting and progress reporting to management / project participants
  • Measurement, analysis & optimization of all KPIs and derivation of specific improvement measures
  • Support in building scalable campaign setups that are reusable and can be handed over to others
  • Campaign markets: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Denmark, India, USA
Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
Münster, Germany
Remote

Consulting Advertising Material Analysis | Print Concept

BabyOne

Position summary
Consulting Advertising Material Analysis | Print Concept at BabyOne
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Marketing

Role in the project:

  • Analysis of the predecessor brochure
  • Input for the redesign from a sales promotion / design perspective incl. assortment selection for the Easter brochure 2025 with the primary goal of generating traffic for the stores, but also supporting online marketing
  • Review and feedback on the redesign based on my proposal
Nov 2024 - Nov 2024
Leipzig, Germany
Remote

Consulting Business Strategy

Gustini Feinkosthandel

Position summary
Consulting Business Strategy at Gustini Feinkosthandel
Industries
Food and Beverage
Retail
Business areas
Marketing
Procurement
Strategy

Role in the project:

  • Strategic consulting on the internal 8 strategic company / growth goals in purchasing / marketing / omnichannel for the coming years
  • Scope on further revenue / profit opportunities and shop optimizations
  • Assessment of market opportunities in France
Sep 2024 - Present
Aachen, Germany
Remote

CRM and Newsletter Consulting | Newsletter Marketing

Spezialitätenhaus & Lambertz-Gruppe Aachen / Multichannel Retail

Position summary
CRM and Newsletter Consulting | Newsletter Marketing at Spezialitätenhaus & Lambertz-Gruppe Aachen / Multichannel Retail
Industries
Food and Beverage
Retail
Business areas
Marketing

Project description: CRM and Newsletter Consulting | Newsletter Marketing

Work in the project:

  • Concept / setup of all newsletters for the two online shops
  • Analysis
  • Strategic advice in newsletter marketing
Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
Essen, Germany
Remote

Programmatic Print / Marketing Consulting

Weinzeche

Position summary
Programmatic Print / Marketing Consulting at Weinzeche
Industries
Advertising
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Marketing

Work in the project:

  • Concept for programmatic print tests
  • Additional growth approaches (reactivation / loyalty)
  • Data enrichment
Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
Austria
Remote

Sales Promotion Concept / Internationalization Consulting

Personalshop

Position summary
Sales Promotion Concept / Internationalization Consulting at Personalshop
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Marketing
Strategy

Work in the project:

  • Sales promotion – concept development
  • Internationalization go-live France
Jan 2023 - Jul 2025
United Kingdom
Remote

Omnichannel Marketing Consulting Germany, France, Switzerland

David Nieper Luxury Clothing

Position summary
Omnichannel Marketing Consulting Germany, France, Switzerland at David Nieper Luxury Clothing
Industries
Fashion
Business areas
Marketing

Work in the project:

  • Performance marketing (management of the lead agency in France, KPI evaluations, tests)
  • Newsletter marketing (campaign optimizations, local text adaptations from English to German and French, lead generation concepts)
  • Introduction of online customer reviews in Germany, France, and Switzerland (vendor selection, implementation coordination)
  • Sales via teleshopping (vendor selection, concept, coordination)
  • UX tests for the web shop and optimizations
  • SEO measures
  • New customer acquisition (planning, list selection, management, analysis, partnerships) for DE/FR/CH Print advertising material catalog (local text adaptations for Germany and France based on the English master version)
Dec 2022 - Dec 2022
Düsseldorf, Germany
Remote

Consulting | Analysis of the homepage and optimization approaches

ardea-ALBA Social Online Bookshop & Radschläger Products [link]

Position summary
Consulting | Analysis of the homepage and optimization approaches at ardea-ALBA Social Online Bookshop & Radschläger Products [link]
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Marketing
Product Development

Work in the project:

  • UX tests
  • Content review (text, image)
  • Cross- and upselling options
  • Landing pages
  • Branding (USP revision)
Oct 2022 - Oct 2022
Itzehoe, Germany
Remote

Consulting / Concept for Promoting the New Shop and Shop Optimization

Mylifeshop / Lamuda Enterprise

Position summary
Consulting / Concept for Promoting the New Shop and Shop Optimization at Mylifeshop / Lamuda Enterprise
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Marketing

Project tasks:

  • Launch package (performance/social media activities, agencies, newsletter marketing, package inserts, sales promotion)
  • UX tests, landing pages, product reviews
  • Content review (text, image)
  • Cross- and upselling options
  • Branding / sharpening the USP
Jul 2022 - Present
Hamburg, Germany
Remote

Senior Consultant eCommerce | Marketing | Omnichannel | Internationalization

IDIH - Institute for Interactive Commerce GmbH

Position summary
Senior Consultant eCommerce | Marketing | Omnichannel | Internationalization at IDIH - Institute for Interactive Commerce GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Marketing
Strategy

Senior Consultant eCommerce, Business Development, Internationalization ·

Jun 2022 - Present
Zell, Germany
Remote

Programmatic Print Expert & Consultant | Advisory Board Member

PPA Programmatic Printing Alliance

Position summary
Programmatic Print Expert & Consultant | Advisory Board Member at PPA Programmatic Printing Alliance
Industries
Advertising
Business areas
Marketing

Programmatic Print Expert & Consultant - freelance

[link]

Concept and project support for programmatic print advertising materials: with creative and highly personalized print communication (from postcards for cart abandoners to personalized catalogs), you generate significantly more response + higher basket values.

Feb 2022 - Feb 2022
Dahn, Germany
Remote

Consulting for Market Entry France

Frank Flechtwaren

Position summary
Consulting for Market Entry France at Frank Flechtwaren
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Legal
Logistics
Marketing

Project tasks: Creation of a specification sheet with market-specific requirements for the launch of the French webshop (company setup, legal requirements for products / disposal, carrier selection, returns, new customer acquisition online / offline, pricing policy, national marketing, sales promotion)

Nov 2021 - Dec 2022
Pardubice, Czech Republic
Remote

Cooperation Management / B2B Lead Generation

Fulfillment service provider [link]

Position summary
Cooperation Management / B2B Lead Generation at Fulfillment service provider [link]
Industries
Transportation
Business areas
Marketing
Sales

Project tasks:

  • Cooperation discussions with a German mail-order company to assess market entry in the Czech Republic
  • B2B lead generation to make use of synergies in mail / carrier conditions in Eastern Europe
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022
Mannheim, Germany
Remote

Project Manager for Digitalization for 2 Projects in Germany and Switzerland

Aliaxis

Position summary
Project Manager for Digitalization for 2 Projects in Germany and Switzerland at Aliaxis
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Marketing
Product Development
Project Management

Activities in the project:

  • Mobile app: rollout of a digital welding assistant in Switzerland (market analysis, customer surveys, generating test customers, developing communication package online and offline, coordinating measures with the sales team)
  • Introduction of a leasing model for welding equipment with online booking (product definition and development of business case, customer surveys, complete process setup and management of all business partners – payment / logistics / warehouse / marketing / sales / customer service / IT – development of the online and offline marketing package)
  • Stakeholder management and collaboration at various levels (headquarters Belgium, Germany, Switzerland)
  • Regular meetings with international group sister companies in France, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Belgium
  • Organization of workshops
  • Project management in 3 languages: German, French
  • English
Nov 2021 - Sep 2022
Lille, France
Remote

Consulting cooperation partner for sales in Germany

Blancheporte

Position summary
Consulting cooperation partner for sales in Germany at Blancheporte
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business areas
Sales

Activities in the project:

  • Screening of relevant cooperation partners in Germany
  • Cooperation discussions with the selected mail-order company
Nov 2021 - Nov 2021
Langenfeld, Germany
Remote

Consulting / concept for the strategic realignment of the “Inspirationen” concept

Eurotops

Position summary
Consulting / concept for the strategic realignment of the “Inspirationen” concept at Eurotops
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Marketing
Product Development
Strategy

Activities in the project:

  • Proposal for a strategic and visual reorientation (print)
  • Assortment concept, product group division, specific product suggestions
Jul 2021 - Mar 2025
Remote

Omnichannel marketing consulting / project management

Doris Megger Luxury Fashion

Position summary
Omnichannel marketing consulting / project management at Doris Megger Luxury Fashion
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business areas
Marketing
Project Management

Activities in the project:

  • Sales via marketplaces: market screening, selection of the marketplace Zalando, selection of a tool for integration, optimizations
  • Internationalization: consulting on the setup of the English-language shop version (pricing, carrier, customer acquisition, assortment management)
  • Webshop optimization (ongoing UX checks)
  • Newsletter marketing (introduction of a new tool, revision of look & feel, concept for marketing campaigns (customer retention, online pop-up)
  • Social media lead generation (ad design, analysis, optimization on Facebook / Instagram)
  • Test YouTube advertising
  • Unlocking omnichannel potential (store in Düsseldorf and webshop)
  • Creation of a PR concept and PR contact for online and magazine editorial teams
  • Analysis of the various measures
Jul 2021 - Dec 2024
Berlin, Germany
Remote

Omnichannel marketing consulting / coaching CEO

UVR Berlin Fair Fashion Retailer

Position summary
Omnichannel marketing consulting / coaching CEO at UVR Berlin Fair Fashion Retailer
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Marketing
Strategy

Activities in the project:

  • Consulting and evaluation of all eCommerce measures (performance, social media marketing)
  • Marketplace management (selection of various marketplaces, KPI analysis, assortment optimization)
  • Newsletter marketing (campaign optimization, selection of a new tool, setup of campaign management for customer retention, generation of newsletter addresses onsite + in the stores)
  • Retail / store consulting: marketing concept for new store opening in Berlin, omnichannel linking of the 6 stores in Berlin / Hamburg / Hanover, concepts for events with neighboring retailers)
  • Branding: revision and cross-channel use of the new corporate identity
  • Package inserts: concepts for lead generation and upselling measures
  • Direct marketing: concept for a personalized print advertising piece
  • Concepts for acquiring new customers (posters, universities)
  • Setup of a B2B shop (increase in revenue share from the 100 international branch retailers)
  • Coaching of the managing director (review of monthly business reports, investments, business development)
Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
Leipzig, Germany
Remote

Concept Development for Delicatessen Range & Sourcing

Ebrosia

Position summary
Concept Development for Delicatessen Range & Sourcing at Ebrosia
Industries
Food and Beverage
Retail
Business areas
Procurement
Product Development

Tasks in the project:

  • Concept for developing a fine foods assortment
  • Assortment structure and product suggestions for a 48-page print catalog
  • Category management for 4 areas (sausage/cheese, ready meals, baked goods/snacks, antipasti/canned fish)
  • Sourcing / negotiation with international suppliers (Germany, France, Italy, Spain)
Jan 2021 - Present
Hybrid

Retail & E-Commerce Consultant | Omnichannel Growth | Project Manager

Aydt COnsulting

Position summary
Retail & E-Commerce Consultant | Omnichannel Growth | Project Manager at Aydt COnsulting
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Marketing
Project Management
Sales
Sep 2018 - Jun 2021
Hagen, Germany

CEO International / Head of eCommerce (CMO)

Westfalia Group

Position summary
CEO International / Head of eCommerce (CMO) at Westfalia Group
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Logistics
Marketing
Sales
  • International management for Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, France
  • Lead of eCommerce and marketing with P&L responsibility
  • Process coordination and optimization of fulfillment areas
  • Setup of eCommerce monitoring, lead generation, SEA/SEO, performance marketing
  • Preparation and management of the shop relaunch on Shopware 6
  • Development of marketplace business (Amazon, eBay, bol.com, ManoMano, CDiscount, Galaxus)
Jan 2015 - Aug 2018
Krefeld, Germany

Managing Director

Hagen Grote

Position summary
Managing Director at Hagen Grote
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Logistics
Marketing
Sales
  • Management of the Hagen Grote and Julia Grote brands in Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland
  • Responsibility for marketing, eCommerce, customer service, logistics, HR, and accounting
  • Achieved double-digit growth and increased EBITDA in 2016
  • Optimization of new customer acquisition and expansion of the eCommerce channel
May 2002 - Dec 2014
Alsdorf, Germany

Head of 3PAGEN

Otto Group

Position summary
Head of 3PAGEN at Otto Group
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Marketing
Procurement
  • Commercial responsibility for the 3PAGEN brand in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia
  • Lead of marketing, eCommerce, and purchasing with a focus on internationalization and expansion
  • Doubling of revenue and strong new customer acquisition with good profitability
  • Member of the management board in Alsdorf and contributor to various group committees
Sep 1998 - Apr 2002
Pforzheim, Germany

Head of Marketing

Wenz / Klingel Group

Position summary
Head of Marketing at Wenz / Klingel Group
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business areas
Marketing
Sales
  • Planning and managing marketing and sales promotion for fashion, home, and jewelry in Germany and Switzerland
  • Launch of the webshop and setup of the customer club
  • Managing PR activities for the Klingel Group
Jan 1997 - Sep 1998
Bad Kissingen, Germany

Head of Marketing Europe

DT & Shop

Position summary
Head of Marketing Europe at DT & Shop
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Marketing
  • Responsibility for marketing activities for DT & Shop and Laboshop in Europe
  • Coordination of marketing for international franchise partners and fulfillment
Oct 1992 - Dec 1996
Alsdorf, Germany

Head of Brand CHARME

Otto Group

Position summary
Head of Brand CHARME at Otto Group
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business areas
Logistics
Marketing
Sales
  • Responsibility for sales and results for the distribution of the La Blanche Porte France brand in Germany
  • Marketing planning, product range selection, and fulfillment coordination
Jan 1990 - Sep 1992
Pforzheim, Germany

Head of Marketing

Diemer / Klingel Group

Position summary
Head of Marketing at Diemer / Klingel Group
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business areas
Marketing
  • Marketing and advertising management for the Diemer and Amara brands in Germany and Switzerland
  • Support for brick-and-mortar stores and assortment assistance
Jul 1988 - Jan 1990
Ettlingen, Germany

Head of Marketing and Customer Service

Siegelstoffe / Kaufhaus Group Schneider

Position summary
Head of Marketing and Customer Service at Siegelstoffe / Kaufhaus Group Schneider
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Customer Service
Marketing
Sales
  • Marketing responsibility for B2C textile and B2B fabric catalogs
  • Management of the customer service and field sales team
Jul 1986 - Jun 1988

Advertising Assistant Acquisition

Walbusch

Position summary
Advertising Assistant Acquisition at Walbusch
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Marketing
  • Support with address rental, media inserts, partnerships, as well as analysis and reporting

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Experienced in Retail, Fashion, Advertising, Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Biotechnology.

Retail
Fashion
Advertising
Professional Services
Food and Beverage
Biotechnology
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Sales, Procurement, Information Technology, Logistics, and Project Management.

Marketing
Sales
Procurement
Information Technology
Logistics
Project Management
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Summary

  • GUDRUN AYDT Retail & E-Commerce Transformation | Omnichannel Growth | Program & PMO Leadership Ex-CEO Hagen Grote | Ex-Head of eCommerce Westfalia | Former Otto Group Executive 35+ years Retail & E-Commerce | International Growth | KPI-Driven Transformation Krefeld, Germany

  • +49 151 50619163

  • [email] LinkedIn: [link]

  • PROFILE & KEY SKILLS Retail and e-commerce expert with over 35 years of international experience in retail, omnichannel marketing, and business development. Supporting companies in identifying and realizing growth potential as well as scaling business models through marketing, e-commerce, and transformation initiatives in B2C and B2B environments. Experienced in managing complex programs and transformation projects as Program Manager or PMO – from strategic design to successful implementation

  • Growth and revenue development – identification and realization of new business potential as well as scaling of business models

  • Omnichannel & E-Commerce – building and optimizing digital sales channels and customer journeys

  • Strategic management & KPI focus – development and implementation of performance-driven business and transformation strategies

  • Program Management & PMO – structured management of complex programs and projects with clear governance

  • Marketing & Customer Engagement – development of integrated marketing strategies from dialogue and print marketing to performance marketing and CRM

  • Stakeholder & team leadership – leading cross-functional teams and working with management and external partners

  • CONSULTING & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT IDIH – Institute of Interactive Commerce GmbH Senior E-Commerce & Omnichannel Marketing Consultant

  • since 07 / 2022

Consulting retail companies on:

  • E-Commerce marketing
  • Customer Lifecycle Management
  • Omnichannel strategies
  • Digital growth models [link]

PPA – Programmatic Printing Alliance Innovation Board Member & Retail / E-Commerce Expert Advisor

  • since 06 / 2022 Member of the Innovation Board for industry development.

Contribution:

  • Identification of new marketing and technology trends

  • Advice on programmatic print and omnichannel marketing

  • Integration of print into modern customer journeys

  • Participation in innovation and pilot projects [link]

  • PROJECT LIST AS A CONSULTANT

  • Certania Group Life Sciences / Environment / ESG / TIC

  • 01 / 2025 – 02 / 2026 Project: International Lead Generation & Campaign Management

Tasks:

  • Strategic design of international B2B lead generation campaigns
  • Management of campaigns for partner companies from research, laboratories, and engineering services
  • Channel strategy: phone, email, LinkedIn, print mailings
  • Creation of content briefings and campaign concepts
  • Project management of international teams (German / English)

Technical implementation:

  • Use of cloud-based project management tools (e.g. Jira)
  • Management of outreach teams, copywriters, and designers
  • Building scalable campaign processes

Reporting:

  • KPI monitoring

  • Performance analysis

  • Optimization of lead generation Markets: Germany | Austria | Switzerland | Benelux | France | Denmark | India | USA [link]

  • Spezialitätenhaus Aachen / Lambertz Group Multichannel Retail

  • since 09 / 2024 Project: CRM and newsletter marketing consulting

Tasks:

  • Analysis of existing newsletter structures

  • Concept development for new newsletter campaigns

  • Building strategic newsletter marketing

  • Developing CRM approaches for customer retention [link] [link]

  • BabyOne

  • 01 / 2025 – 03 / 2025 Project: Analysis and concept for print brochure Traffic generation for brick-and-mortar stores / support for online marketing

Tasks:

  • Analysis of the existing advertising brochure

  • Concept development for a new sales promotion structure

  • Range selection for the Easter brochure

  • Advice on design with a focus on sales psychology [link]

  • Gustini Italian delicatessen retail

  • 11 / 2024 Project: Strategic business consulting

  • Advice on the eight strategic business goals

  • Analysis of growth and revenue potential

  • Assessment of shop optimizations

  • Development of omnichannel strategies [link]

  • Weinzeche Omnichannel wine retail

  • 04 / 2024 Project: Programmatic print consulting

Tasks:

  • Concept development for programmatic print tests

  • Development of loyalty and reactivation measures

  • Data enrichment strategies [link]

  • Personalshop Branded clothing

  • 02 / 2024 Project: Sales promotion & internationalization

Tasks:

  • Development of international sales promotion concepts

  • Support with market entry into France [link]

  • David Nieper Luxury fashion

  • 01 / 2023 – 07 / 2025 Project: Omnichannel marketing consulting Markets Germany | France | Switzerland

Tasks:

  • Performance marketing management

  • Newsletter optimization and national text adaptations

  • Introduction of online customer reviews

  • Concept and implementation of teleshopping sales

  • UX tests and webshop optimization

  • SEO optimizations

  • New customer strategies and partnerships

  • Catalog text adaptations for international markets [link]

  • Doris Megger Luxury Fashion

  • 07 / 2021 – 03 / 2025 Project: Omnichannel marketing & project management

Tasks:

  • Marketplace strategy (including Zalando)

  • Building international shop versions

  • Webshop UX optimization

  • Introduction of newsletter tool

  • Social media lead generation

  • Test campaigns on YouTube

  • PR strategy and media relations

  • Omnichannel connection store + online [link]

  • UVR Berlin Fair Fashion

  • 07 / 2021 – 12 / 2024 Project: Omnichannel marketing consulting & CEO coaching

Tasks:

  • Performance marketing analysis

  • Marketplace management

  • Building newsletter strategy

  • Marketing concept for new stores

  • Omnichannel integration of branches

  • Building B2B shop

  • Corporate identity update

  • Direct marketing and print campaigns [link]

  • Aliaxis International manufacturer of plastic pipes

  • 11 / 2021 – 11 / 2022 Project: Digitalization & Business Model Development Projects: 1️⃣ Roll-out of a mobile app for documenting welding work in Switzerland 2️⃣ Introduction of a leasing model for welding equipment with online booking

Tasks:

  • Market analysis and business case development

  • Organization of international workshops

  • Building the entire process chain

  • Coordination of logistics, payment, service, and marketing

  • Communication with international stakeholders [link]

  • Additional consulting projects Frank Flechtwaren – Market entry France - [link] Packway – B2B lead generation - [link] Blancheporte – Search for sales partners in Germany - [link] Eurotops – Strategic concept development - [link] Ebrosia – Development of delicatessen assortment - [link] Mylifeshop – Launch and marketing concept – [link] Ardea Alba – Website analysis & optimization - [link]

  • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (PERMANENT POSITIONS) Westfalia CEO International / Head of eCommerce (CMO)

  • 09 / 2018 – 06 / 2021

Responsibility:

  • International management
  • eCommerce and marketing leadership
  • Leadership of 30 employees Highlights
  • Building KPI monitoring
  • Further development of performance marketing
  • Preparation of Shopware relaunch
  • Development of marketplace business [link]

Hagen Grote Managing Director

  • 01 / 2015 – 08 / 2018 Responsibility
  • Marketing
  • eCommerce
  • Customer service
  • Logistics
  • HR Highlights
  • Double-digit revenue growth
  • Expansion of new customer strategy
  • Digitalization of the marketing mix [link]

Otto Group – 3PAGEN Department Head

  • 05 / 2002 – 12 / 2014 Responsibility
  • Marketing
  • eCommerce
  • Purchasing
  • Advertising Highlights
  • Revenue doubling
  • Internationalization of Eastern Europe
  • Development of new eCommerce concepts [link]

Further positions Wenz / Klingel Group – Head of Marketing Wenz - now [link] DT & Shop – Head of Marketing Europe - [link] 3PAGEN – Charme brand – Head of Charme brand – brand discontinued Diemer – Head of Advertising and Marketing - [link] Siegelstoffe – Head of Marketing and Customer Service - brand discontinued Walbusch – Marketing assistant new customer acquisition - [link]

  • EDUCATION Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart Diploma in Industrial Engineering Program: Advertising Business / Advertising Technology University of Strasbourg Economics

  • MEMBERSHIPS Slow Food Germany Leader of Convivium Düsseldorf bevh eCommerce Association former board member

Skills

  • Leading The Overall Project As The Main Point Of Contact
  • Supporting The Specialist Departments In Defining Requirements And Capturing The Requirements And Specifications Of The Individual Departments / Country Companies
  • Requirement Specification For The Websites / Shop System
  • Market Research For Shop Systems And Payment Service Providers
  • Development Or Design Of The Look & Feel Of The Websites According To Ci Guidelines Incl. Page Structure, Page Layout
  • Development Of Page Structure Plan, Navigation Structure And Navigation Content, Assortment Structure, Definition Of Functionalities Such As Search Function, Shopping Cart Process, Personal Area / Customer Service Area, Payment Systems, Service, Etc. As Well As Content Creation For The Respective Websites
  • Created A Functional Concept With Description Of The Web Shop / Portal For The Design And Functional Implementation And Aligned It With The Specialist Departments.
  • Pre-Selection And Recommendation Of The Advertising Agency For The Frontend Implementation
  • Leading The Frontend Realization
  • Coordination Of The Interface Functional Description For Backend Connection To Erp Systems Together With Technology/It Or External Service Providers
  • Carried Out A Cost Estimate For Project Implementation (Including Ongoing Cost Control In The Project And Corresponding Information To Stakeholder Management)
  • End-To-End Management / Project Coordination Of Ecommerce Projects Incl. Resource And Time Planning As Well As Project Controlling And Reporting. Creation Of Schedules, Milestones And Concepts And Holding Meetings With Partners As Well As Internal Departments And External Agencies.
  • Management Of Shop Operations Frontend (E.G. Assortment Planning, Prices, Content) And Backend (E.G. Fulfillment Service Provider)
  • Planning Of All Sales Promotion Actions And Customer Retention Measures
  • Content, Design And Functional Optimization Of Online Shops And Service Areas
  • Expansion Of Customer Features / Customer Retention Tools
  • Advertising Success Measurement / Performance Monitoring
  • Agency Selection & Management, Optimization Of Sea/Seo With External Service Providers
  • Management Of Social Media Accounts (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Marketplace Management (Selection, Control)
  • Budget Planning And Monitoring
  • Planning / Implementation Of Affiliate / Marketing Cooperations
  • Planning, Concept And Implementation Management Of Email Marketing Campaigns

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Education

Oct 1982 - Jun 1986

Hochschule der Medien

Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Advertising Business / Advertising Technology · Stuttgart, Germany

Oct 1981 - Jun 1982

University of Strasbourg

Economics · Strasbourg, France

Oct 1975 - Jun 1981

Fritz-Erler-Wirtschaftsgymnasium

A-levels · Pforzheim, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Rights and obligations of a GmbH managing director

Haufe Akademie

Business Administration for GmbH Managing Directors

Euroforum

CEO & Senior Executive Seminar

Boston Business School

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Experience

Total positions 31
Experience in Retail 40 y
Avg length 2 y 1 m
Longest experience 12 y 7 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 5 (Germany, Austria, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, France)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project: Consulting & Concept Development Programmatic Print / Donor Communication, Consulting & Analysis of Print Materials Print & Email Marketing, Project & Campaign Management Lead Generation International
Main industries Retail, Fashion, Advertising
Main business areas Marketing, Sales, Procurement

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 3

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Gudrun is based in Krefeld, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Gudrun speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

Gudrun has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Gudrun has worked in at least 30 different roles and for 29 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Gudrun may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Gudrun would be well-suited for roles such as: Project: Consulting & Concept Development Programmatic Print / Donor Communication, Consulting & Analysis of Print Materials Print & Email Marketing, Project & Campaign Management Lead Generation International.

Gudrun's most recent position is Project: Consulting & Concept Development Programmatic Print / Donor Communication at Kindernothilfe e.V..

In recent years, Gudrun has worked for Kindernothilfe e.V., Personalshop, Certania – Investment company Life Sciences / Food & Environment / ESG consulting / TIC, BabyOne, and Gustini Feinkosthandel.

Gudrun is most experienced in industries like Retail, Fashion, and Advertising. Gudrun also has some experience in Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Biotechnology.

Gudrun is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Procurement. Gudrun also has some experience in Information Technology, Logistics, and Project Management.

Gudrun has recently worked in industries like Retail, Advertising, and Professional Services.

Gudrun has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Sales.

Gudrun holds a Bachelor in Advertising Business / Advertising Technology from Hochschule der Medien.

Gudrun has 3 certificates. These include: Rights and obligations of a GmbH managing director, Business Administration for GmbH Managing Directors, and CEO & Senior Executive Seminar.

Gudrun is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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