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Ralf Gößling

Owner and Managing Director

Ralf Gößling
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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present
1 year 2 months

Owner and Managing Director

Marketing Du Nord

Expertise details
Position Summary
Owner and Managing Director at Marketing Du Nord
Industries
Advertising
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
  • Offering interim management and freelance services across various online marketing channels, including performance marketing, SEO, SEA, social media and email marketing.

  • Advising on and implementing data-driven marketing strategies to boost reach, conversions and brand positioning.

  • Flexible project management for marketing initiatives across different industries, tailored to clients' specific business goals and challenges.

Nov 2021 - Jan 2025
3 years 3 months

Head of Marketing

XING Marketing Solutions

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Marketing at XING Marketing Solutions
Industries
Advertising
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the entire marketing team, focusing on scalable lead generation and revenue growth.

  • Redefined the marketing strategy to focus on digital performance channels (SEA, paid social, native) and data-driven actions to maximize ROAS.

  • Managed budget (planning, control & analysis) for optimal use of resources and to meet growth targets.

  • Implemented a marketing automation platform (including segmentation, scoring and automated journeys) to increase efficiency and enable personalized user engagement.

  • Relaunched and optimized the company website for conversions, focusing on UX, SEO and the lead funnel – significantly increasing organic leads through targeted content marketing.

  • Worked closely with sales, CRM and product teams for coordinated outreach across the entire customer journey.

Nov 2015 - Oct 2021
6 years

Digital Marketing Team Lead

XING E-Recruiting

Expertise details
Position Summary
Digital Marketing Team Lead at XING E-Recruiting
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Responsible for strategic and operational management of digital marketing activities aimed at generating qualified leads for the sales team.

  • Led and developed an interdisciplinary team of digital specialists, focusing on performance, collaboration and continuous growth.

  • Designed and executed performance-oriented campaigns (SEA, paid social, display) to improve efficiency across the entire funnel.

  • Integrated branding and demand strategies to boost both brand awareness and conversion rates.

  • Worked closely with product marketing, CRM and sales teams to target defined audiences throughout the customer journey.

Jan 2014 - Oct 2015
1 year 10 months

Account Director Digital

Geometry Global

Expertise details
Position Summary
Account Director Digital at Geometry Global
Industries
Advertising
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Led digital marketing activities for VW Commercial Vehicles, focusing on lead generation, conversions and brand positioning.

  • Developed and implemented integrated marketing strategies across owned, earned and paid media, tailored to target audiences, the customer journey and business goals.

  • Enhanced the website and CRM programs through data-driven optimizations, testing and targeted personalization.

  • Closely managed media, SEA and creative partners to run effective brand and performance campaigns with clear goals and KPIs.

  • Handled budget and resource management efficiently to maximize ROMI and marketing effectiveness.

Jun 2011 - Dec 2013
2 years 7 months

Senior Consultant Digital

DDB Tribal

Expertise details
Position Summary
Senior Consultant Digital at DDB Tribal
Industries
Advertising
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
Sales
  • Led the development and implementation of business development activities to acquire new clients and increase revenue.

  • Managed the project for launching and implementing an internal social media network ("Connect!") to enhance internal communication and collaboration.

  • Led projects to optimize conversion and usability aspects of the corporate website and other digital platforms.

  • Worked closely with internal teams like creative, social media, planning and IT to ensure a holistic and consistent execution of marketing strategies.

  • Provided professional leadership to two consultants, including guidance, staff development and performance management.

Apr 2009 - Mar 2011
2 years

Online Marketing Manager

Aon Germany

Expertise details
Position Summary
Online Marketing Manager at Aon Germany
Industries
Insurance
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
  • Overall responsibility for digital marketing in Germany, from performance campaigns to content, social media, email marketing, and SEO.

  • Development and implementation of a comprehensive online marketing strategy aligned with company goals, customer journey, and cross-channel impact.

  • Coordination of international alignments to harmonize local initiatives with the global brand strategy.

  • Management of complex web projects (e-commerce & branding), including project management, UX conception, and execution in collaboration with international stakeholders.

  • Performance-oriented scaling of SEO and SEA measures to increase visibility, traffic, and lead potential.

Apr 2006 - Dec 2008
2 years 9 months

Online Marketing Manager

Immonet.de

Expertise details
Position Summary
Online Marketing Manager at Immonet.de
Industries
Real Estate
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Building and expanding strategic partnerships with nationwide cooperation partners and affiliate networks to increase reach and leads.

  • Planning and executing integrated branding and performance campaigns, focusing on awareness, traffic, and conversions.

  • Introduction and continuous optimization of usability to improve user experience and increase conversion rate.

  • Designing and implementing incentive programs to activate and retain partner networks.

  • Managing external agencies, including budget planning, briefing, and performance controlling to achieve marketing goals.

Oct 2002 - Mar 2006
3 years 6 months

Project Manager

AOL

Expertise details
Position Summary
Project Manager at AOL
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
  • End-to-end responsibility for digital e-commerce campaigns, from concept through implementation to performance analysis, focusing on revenue and reach growth.

  • Cross-functional coordination between internal teams, agencies, and external partners for efficient implementation and scaling of campaigns.

  • Conducting and analyzing market and target group studies, focus groups, and user surveys for data-driven optimization of marketing activities.

  • Close collaboration with sales and product teams for target group-oriented offer development and performance optimization.

Sep 1999 - Sep 2002
3 years 1 month

Management Trainee / Project Manager

HypoVereinsbank

Expertise details
Position Summary
Management Trainee / Project Manager at HypoVereinsbank
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Marketing
Project Management
  • Concept and project management for the new intranet launch, focusing on usability, internal communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

  • CMS selection & requirements management: analyzing various providers and evaluating them for the introduction of a new content management system.

  • Active involvement in the website relaunch (hypovereinsbank.de), including content, UX design, QA, and coordination with internal stakeholders.

  • Planning and executing marketing campaigns for retail customers aimed at increasing brand awareness and customer loyalty.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Advertising, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Insurance.

Advertising
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Banking and Finance
Real Estate
Insurance
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Business Area Experience

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

Marketing
Project Management
Information Technology
Sales
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Skills

  • B2b Marketing
  • B2c Marketing
  • Lead Generation
  • Marketing Automation
  • Strategy Development
  • Team Leadership
  • Digital Campaign Management
  • Agency Management
  • Content Marketing

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary

Education

Westfälische Wilhelms University Münster

Diplom-Kaufmann, International Marketing, Business Law · Business Administration · Münster, Germany

Université de Montpellier

Bachelor (Licence en Sciences Economiques et Gestion d'Entreprise), Business Administration · Economics · Montpellier, France

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 9
Experience in Advertising 8.5 y
Avg length 2 y 10 m
Longest experience 5 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Owner and Managing Director, Head of Marketing, Digital Marketing Team Lead
Main industries Advertising, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment
Main business areas Marketing, Project Management, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

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Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Ralf speak?

Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Ralf have?

Ralf has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ralf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ralf would be well-suited for roles such as: Owner and Managing Director, Head of Marketing, Digital Marketing Team Lead.

What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is Owner and Managing Director at Marketing Du Nord.

What companies has Ralf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ralf has worked for Marketing Du Nord, XING Marketing Solutions, and XING E-Recruiting.

Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Advertising, Information Technology, and Media and Entertainment. Ralf also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Real Estate, and Insurance.

Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Advertising.

Which business areas has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Marketing and Project Management.

What is Ralf's education?

Ralf holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Westfälische Wilhelms University Münster and a Bachelor in Economics from Université de Montpellier.

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