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Marcel (Manuel) Hainer

Consultant & Interim Manager

Marcel Hainer
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Mainz, Germany

Experience

Nov 2021 - Present
4 years 5 months

Consultant & Interim Manager

Self-employed

Expertise details
Position Summary
Consultant & Interim Manager at Self-employed
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
Strategy
  • Leading client and project teams as a consultant
  • Managing specialist departments as an interim manager
  • Building and optimizing existing teams and organizations
  • Revenue and budget responsibility
  • Optimizing and scaling existing sales channels
  • Setting up, monitoring and analyzing relevant key figures
  • Developing and executing marketing and communication campaigns
  • Pitching and selecting suitable marketing and digital agencies
  • Identifying new business areas (business development)
  • (Further) development and realignment of existing business models
  • Optimizing existing pricing and assortment strategies
Aug 2019 - Oct 2021
2 years 3 months
Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany

Manager Brand Stores & E-Commerce

Weber Stephen Deutschland GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Manager Brand Stores & E-Commerce at Weber Stephen Deutschland GmbH
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Marketing
Operations
Sales
  • Leading the brand store and e-commerce team including the brand store in Berlin

  • Revenue and budget responsibility

  • Leading a team of 10 employees

  • Acquiring new partners as well as planning, production and roll-out of new stores

  • Further development of the existing store concept

  • Developing and producing all POS communication materials including promotions

  • Increased Weber.com revenue from €4M to €8M in 2 years

  • 50% cost reduction in store construction with better quality

  • Growth from 5 to 30 stores in EMEA within 2 years

Aug 2017 - Jul 2019
2 years
Düsseldorf, Germany

Head of Global Retail Marketing

Grohe AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Global Retail Marketing at Grohe AG
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Leading the global Grohe Trade and Retail Marketing team of 5 employees

  • Budget responsibility

  • Optimizing existing POS fixtures (DIY, specialist retailers & showrooms)

  • Selecting and managing agencies and service providers

  • Developing and producing all POS communication materials

  • Successfully launched three new POS fixture concepts in Europe

  • Achieved significant cost reduction (approx. 25%) in production, warehousing, and logistics

  • Implemented a Web2Print solution for in-store communication

Nov 2014 - Jul 2017
2 years 9 months
Munich, Germany

Senior Consultant/Project Manager

Envolved GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Senior Consultant/Project Manager at Envolved GmbH
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Fashion
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
Strategy
  • Strategy consultant for customer centricity

  • Consulting focus: CRM and loyalty

  • Industry focus: fashion, FMCG and customer loyalty programs

  • Evaluated existing customer loyalty programs (UK, DE, IT) – fuel retailer

  • Project lead for digital transformation – German frequent flyer program

  • Strategic repositioning of the loyalty program – German frequent flyer program

Aug 2013 - Sep 2014
1 year 2 months
Munich, Germany

Consultant

Accenture AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Consultant at Accenture AG
Industries
Fashion
Food and Beverage
Retail
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Research and Development
Strategy
  • Strategy consultant for consumer goods & retail

  • Consulting focus: digitalization, omni-channel & outsourcing

  • Industry focus: fashion, FMCG

  • Built a global KPI dashboard – FMCG

  • Market & trend analysis for customer acquisition – fashion

Nov 2011 - Aug 2013
1 year 10 months
Herzogenaurach, Germany

History Communication Manager

adidas AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
History Communication Manager at adidas AG
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
  • Led the “Online Archive” project team with up to 3 external staff

  • Coordinated the internal IT department and external agencies

  • Created content for the adidas “Walk of Fame” (company museum)

  • Developed and implemented a communication strategy for corporate history

  • Optimized the internal archive search and introduced a remote version

  • Managed internal and external go-live of the adidas online archive

  • Provided historical content for marketing campaigns

  • Established the department within the company and brand strategy

Jul 2010 - Oct 2011
1 year 4 months
Herzogenaurach, Germany

CRM Project Manager

adidas AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
CRM Project Manager at adidas AG
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business Areas
Information Technology
Marketing
Project Management
  • Led the CRM IT team with up to 6 external staff and agencies

  • Built a CRM system landscape for storing customer data

  • Established a communication platform for personalized email delivery

  • Implemented automated and personalized email campaigns

  • Developed a personalized and targeted customer approach

  • Introduced initial customer data and audience analyses

  • Launched personalized and automated customer communication

  • Developed the prototype for a digital customer club (now adiClub)

  • Increased revenue from €15 to €50 million within 12 months

Nov 2007 - Jun 2010
2 years 8 months
Herzogenaurach, Germany

Trade and Retail Marketing Manager

adidas AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Trade and Retail Marketing Manager at adidas AG
Industries
Retail
Sport
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
  • Introduced and monitored retail marketing KPIs

  • Developed and implemented a global mystery shopping program

  • Conducted customer behavior studies

  • Designed shop-in-shop solutions

  • Executed POS campaigns

  • Project lead for the opening of the world's largest adidas store in Beijing

  • Managed campaign planning, timing, and deliverables

  • Successfully launched a global mystery shopping program

  • Established a global go-to-market strategy

  • Successfully launched adidas Outdoor in adidas-owned retail stores

May 2006 - Oct 2007
1 year 6 months
Portland, United States

Marketing Trainee

adidas AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Marketing Trainee at adidas AG
Industries
Retail
Sport
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
Sales
  • Strategic Sports Marketing EMEA
  • Digital Marketing USA (stationed abroad in Portland, Oregon)
  • Global Brand Communications
  • Sales Associate at adidas Store Frankfurt
  • Business Unit Olympics
  • Range Management Area Central
Jan 2005 - Mar 2005
3 months
Spain

Product Management

adidas Espania S.A.

Expertise details
Position Summary
Product Management at adidas Espania S.A.
Industries
Fashion
Retail
Business Areas
Product Development
Aug 2004 - Dec 2004
5 months
United Kingdom

Sports Marketing & Communication

adidas UK Limited

Expertise details
Position Summary
Sports Marketing & Communication at adidas UK Limited
Industries
Sport
Business Areas
Marketing
Sep 2002 - Mar 2003
7 months
Germany

Logistics

BMW AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Logistics at BMW AG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Logistics

Industry Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time.

Experienced in Retail, Fashion, Professional Services, Sport, Food and Beverage, and Aerospace and Defense.

Retail
Fashion
Professional Services
Sport
Food and Beverage
Aerospace and Defense
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Project Management, Strategy, Sales, Operations, and Information Technology.

Marketing
Project Management
Strategy
Sales
Operations
Information Technology
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Skills

  • Agile And Traditional Project Management Methods
  • Staff Management, Leadership And Coaching
  • Microsoft Office
  • Various Crm Systems
  • Mountain Biking, Golf, Cooking & Grilling, Hiking

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2011 - Jun 2013

Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences

Master of Business Administration, Business Start-up & Management · Business Administration · Deggendorf, Germany · 1.7

Oct 2003 - Jun 2006

Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing & Service Management · Business Administration · Deggendorf, Germany · 2.2

Certifications & licenses

Organizational Development

Gutenberg School of Business

Systemic Coach

Gutenberg School of Business

Train The Trainer

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Lower Bavaria

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12
Experience in Retail 10.5 y
Avg length 1 y 8 m
Longest experience 4 y 4 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, United States, Spain, United Kingdom)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant & Interim Manager, Manager Brand Stores & E-Commerce, Head of Global Retail Marketing
Main industries Retail, Fashion, Professional Services
Main business areas Marketing, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 3

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Where is Marcel based?

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

What languages does Marcel speak?

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

How many years of experience does Marcel have?

Marcel has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Marcel has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Marcel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marcel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marcel would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant & Interim Manager, Manager Brand Stores & E-Commerce, Head of Global Retail Marketing.

What is Marcel's latest experience?

Marcel's most recent position is Consultant & Interim Manager at Self-employed.

What companies has Marcel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marcel has worked for Self-employed and Weber Stephen Deutschland GmbH.

Which industries is Marcel most experienced in?

Marcel is most experienced in industries like Retail, Fashion, and Sport. Marcel also has some experience in Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Marcel most experienced in?

Marcel is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy. Marcel also has some experience in Sales, Operations, and Product Development.

Which industries has Marcel worked in recently?

Marcel has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Retail.

Which business areas has Marcel worked in recently?

Marcel has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy.

What is Marcel's education?

Marcel holds a Master in Business Administration from Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Business Administration from Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences.

Does Marcel have any certificates?

Marcel has 3 certificates. These include: Organizational Development, Systemic Coach, and Train The Trainer.

What is the availability of Marcel?

Marcel is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Marcel?

Marcel's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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