Julia Korner-Startup Mentor
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Experience
Startup Mentor
Freelancer / Startup Mentor
- Part of the expert team of the FOUNDERS LEAGUE startup accelerator program
- Running live workshops on brand development, market positioning, strategic communication, and e-commerce growth hacking
- Supporting over 30 startups in customer acquisition and revenue growth
Interim Head of Marketing
FUNQ’
- Repositioning the brand, including building an online shop
- Developing the content strategy across all touchpoints
- SEO-optimized copywriting
- Developing and implementing marketing measures
- Building newsletters and flows
- Developing ad strategies including content creation
- 400% increase in e-commerce revenue in D2C
Co-Founder
the SNACCIDENTS
- Successfully building and scaling the startup with 600% growth in online shop revenue within 8 months
- Setting up the online shop including SEO-relevant content
- Developing the brand and corporate identity
- Executing all marketing and PR measures
- Planning product launches and managing campaigns across all touchpoints
- Developing company structures and processes
- Leading a team of 5 employees
Senior Brand Strategy Consultant
Blackeight
- Independently managing clients and projects in brand strategy, organizational development, and personal branding
- Preparing proposals and managing budgets
- Designing and running workshops for Knauf, Osram, Palfinger, Skoda, and AOK
- Leading a team of 4 employees
Senior Marketing Manager
Pumpkin Organics
- Repositioning the brand
- Developing a communication strategy in close collaboration with management
- Leading marketing and partnership management
- Overseeing social media activities
- Managing a team of 4 employees
Marketing Consultant
AVIA
- Development and design of a shop-in-shop brand
- Definition of the product range
- Cross-functional project management with 15 partner companies and 46 project staff
- Marketing of the concept in a 4-part roadshow with trade fair and event management in Germany
- Training concept and rollout responsibility for over 200 locations in Germany
- Budget management of EUR 46 million
Head of Marketing
SFCC
- Brand repositioning
- Leadership in marketing and product management
- Category management
- PR work for new openings
- Pricing of the product range
- Close collaboration with the executive team
- Team leadership of 2 employees
Brand Strategy Consultant
KMS
- Support for brand strategy projects for brand repositioning
- Market analysis and customer journey mapping
- Redesign of client projects for Audi, Jins and Hofstatt
Marketing Manager
McDonald’s Germany
- Responsibility for all McCafé marketing including agency management
- Campaign planning and cross-functional project management
- Planning and execution of product tests and national product launches in 1,300 McCafés
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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Professional Services, Retail, and Energy.
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Experienced in Marketing, Project Management, Product Development, Operations, Human Resources, and Strategy.
Summary
Hi, I'm Julia. As a Brand & Marketing Strategist, I help founders turn their vision into a working business. I bring my learnings from working with 30+ startups into your company to make better decisions together and avoid mistakes. Whether it’s strategic brand building, product and shop (re)launches, or scaling your revenue with the right marketing measures matching your startup phase. I also bring hands-on expertise from building my own startup successfully, so you get double the benefit. I'm excited to achieve great things with you.
Skills
- Brand Building & Brand Strategy
- E-Commerce Scaling
- Digital Marketing
- Seo Content Copywriting & Communication Strategy
- 15+ Years Food & Beverage Market
Languages
Education
IBA
Bachelor of Arts · Business Administration / Gastronomy & Culinary Management · Munich, Germany
FH Weihenstephan
Industrial Engineering · Freising, Germany
Freiherr-vom-Stein Gymnasium
High School Diploma · Berlin, Germany
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Frequently asked questions
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Julia is based in Munich, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.
Julia speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Julia has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Julia has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Julia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Julia would be well-suited for roles such as: Startup Mentor, Interim Head of Marketing, Co-Founder.
Julia's most recent position is Startup Mentor at Freelancer / Startup Mentor.
In recent years, Julia has worked for Freelancer / Startup Mentor, FUNQ’, the SNACCIDENTS, and Blackeight.
Julia is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Retail. Julia also has some experience in Energy.
Julia is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Product Development. Julia also has some experience in Operations, Human Resources, and Strategy.
Julia has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Retail.
Julia has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Operations, and Product Development.
Julia holds a Bachelor in Business Administration / Gastronomy & Culinary Management from IBA and a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from FH Weihenstephan.
The availability of Julia needs to be confirmed.
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