Simone Philipp - Event Management Strategist, 31 Years

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Munich, Germany

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Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

11 months

Munich, Germany

Event Management Strategist & Interim Manager (Chemical Industry)

Strategic consultancy international B2B event management
Development and controlling of a global trade show yearly plan (20+ countries)
Development and global implementation of guidelines for trade shows and events
Development of a consistent B2B trade show design as well as an event information hub
Internal and external communication, content creation and social media marketing

Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

5 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Head of Marketing (Healthcare Provider)

Operational management of the Marketing Market division including team leadership (20 employees)
Marketing and communication planning including budget and resource planning
Strategy and theme planning for all B2B target group segments
Strategic and operational project management for the successful implementation of prospective projects
Sales and target group marketing as well as value-added product marketing

Sep 2021 - Mar 2022

7 months

Munich, Germany

Hybrid

Coordinator Digital Formats and Events (Household Appliances Manufacturer)

Coordination and optimization of international hybrid and digital events
Consulting on technical options and setup as well as support in planning, pretesting and execution
International project and stakeholder management including Board of Management and VIP support
Set-up of digital format standards and building of a knowledge pool
Digital empowerment of key persons

Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 6 months

Munich, Germany

Co-Founder, CFO & CMO (MedTech Start-up)

Company setup: strategy development, SWOT, positioning, brand and design registration
Marketing and communication including creation of German & English websites, SEO & content management
Finance: financial planning and controlling, accounting and tax consultant management
Investor, multiplier and customer acquisition and management
Project management and stakeholder management

Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

3 months

Munich, Germany

Interim Marketing Manager (SaaS Provider)

Personnel management, development and motivation
Marketing and budget planning and execution as well as controlling of the marketing channels
Stakeholder management internal and external including speakers and agency management and briefing
Marketing and project management, structuring, planning and controlling
Event management of a B2B day as well as evening event including operational planning and on-site support

Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

6 months

Munich, Germany

Project Coordinator Field Marketing D/A/CH & Benelux (IT & Data Protection)

Multi-project management: planning, implementation and coordination of various marketing campaigns, including events, sales channels and telesales activities
Managing relationships with multiple international stakeholders, including employees, sales teams, partners, distributors and external suppliers
Searching for, selecting, organizing and managing events in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Benelux
Planning, measuring, analyzing, reporting on and optimizing the impact of marketing campaigns
Coordinating and optimizing international marketing activities with and through distributors and sales partners

Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

7 months

Reutlingen, Germany

Marketing and Communications Expert (Electronics Industry)

Marketing and communications planning, including resource and budget planning
Developing a B2C communications concept for a technical automotive product (IoT)
Providing marketing and strategy consulting for the product, including SWOT analysis and brand positioning
Developing benefit statements and creating and communicating user stories
Supporting B2B and sales communications with the aim of increasing sales in the short term
Planning staff assignments and training the trade fair team

Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

10 months

Munich, Germany

Project and Event Manager (Private Individuals)

Needs analysis and consulting
Location scouting, negotiation and booking
Event conceptualization, planning and execution
Stakeholder management before and during the event

Nov 2015 - Present

11 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Event Manager and Presenter (Association)

Drafting, planning and delivering events
Searching for, negotiating and booking venues and speakers
Stakeholder management before and during events
Hosting events
Creating online content

Oct 2014 - Jul 2017

2 years 10 months

Munich, Germany

Communication Consultant Digital Strategy (B2B, B2C, Agencies, NGO)

Consulting on and developing holistic digital marketing and communications strategies
Analyzing clients' online communications, including situation analysis using SWOT and competitor comparisons
Identifying areas for action and developing recommendations for improvement and measures
Developing and supporting the creation and optimization of clients' websites and online and social media presence, including CMS and SEO
Creating content and advising on content design for various social media channels

Sep 2014 - Jun 2017

2 years 10 months

Event Manager (Social Institution)

Conceptualization, planning and realization of events
Consulting, needs analysis and budget planning
Acquisition of sponsors and cooperation partners
Creation of web content as well as press releases

Jul 2000 - Jun 2014

14 years

Munich, Germany

Marketing Manager (Insurance)

Budgeting and controlling of the sales and marketing division (budget €4.5 million), including support, interdepartmental consulting and stakeholder management up to C-level
Design, planning and realization of B2B and B2C trade fairs, roadshows, incentives, golf tournaments, recruiting workshops, live webcasts and the annual sales force conference with up to 650 participants
Development, realization and evaluation of employee, customer and partner surveys, including identifying areas for action related to customer satisfaction, service quality and product development
Project manager for the sales survey “Service Quality” and internal project manager for the “Customer Monitor” survey on customer satisfaction across all touchpoints
Participation in strategic projects such as cancellation prevention, quality management, controlling and sales force budgeting
Development and implementation of strategic concepts such as sales force productivity control, sales partner recruitment and remuneration models for executives
Planning and controlling of Balanced Scorecard indicators for various sales units

Jan 1997 - Jun 2000

3 years 6 months

Munich, Germany

Sales Manager (Financial Services)

Sales management: sales partner and customer relations, support and consulting
Design, planning and organization of events and incentive measures for group employees, sales partners and customers (B2B and B2C)
Marketing and advertising consulting for four subsidiaries, including needs analysis, budgeting, choice of advertising materials and event management
Creation of brochures and execution of mailing campaigns
Drafting, implementation and controlling of B2B sales transaction statistics

Oct 1995 - Dec 1996

1 year 3 months

Project Manager Events & PR (PR Agency)

Design, planning and realization of national and international trade fairs and exhibitions
Acquisition of international exhibitors and clients for trade shows and exhibitions
Customer relations management, bid proposal management and account management
Organization and conducting of press conferences
Drafting and publication of international press releases
IT executive and administrator of the CRM database

Industry experience

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Experienced in Insurance, Professional Services, Banking and Finance, Government and Administration, Healthcare, and Chemical.

Insurance

Professional Services

Banking and Finance

Government and Administration

Healthcare

Chemical

Business area experience

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Experienced in Marketing, Project Management, Sales, Customer Service, Strategy, and Finance.

Marketing

Project Management

Sales

Customer Service

Strategy

Finance

Skills

Communication:

Corporate Communications: Text, Content And Presentation Creation And Management (Intranet, Blog Posts, Newsletters, Company Brochures And Leaflets, Employee Magazine)
Public Relations: Organization Of Press Conferences, Publication Of Press Releases And Brochures
Live Communication: Organization And Management Of Trade Fairs, Roadshows, Webcasts, Open Houses Etc.
Online Communication: Developing And Implementing Of Digital Communication Strategies (Social Media And Online Presence; Channel Selection And Orchestration; Website And Search Engine Optimization)
Commercial Communications Consultancy: Demand Analysis, Planning And Budgeting; Brochure Design; Selection Of Advertising Material
Design And Manufacturing Of Brochures And Advertisements Incl. Agency Management And Media Planning
Organization And Execution Of Exhibition Team Trainings And Service Quality And Communications Trainings
Moderation Of Management Circles, Team Meetings, Discussions And Events

Marketing:

Marketing And Strategy Consultancy (Swot, Competitive Analysis, Positioning, Usp, Optimization Etc.)
Strategic And Operational Offline And Online Marketing Incl. Resources And Budget Planning
Development And Implementation Of Strategic, Promotional And Communications Concepts
Conducting Of Market Research As Well As Execution, Evaluation And Presentation Of Surveys On Service Quality And Customers Satisfaction (Incl. Analysis And Derivation Of Fields Of Action And Measures)
Event Management: Trade Fairs, Conferences, Exhibitions, Roadshows, Live Webcasts, Incentives Etc.
Campaign Management As Well As Cross-Channel Social Media And Online Marketing Management
Crm: B2b And B2c Customer And Exhibitor Acquisition As Well As Care

Personnel Management:

Team, Project Management And Stakeholder Management (2-20 Pax)
Personnel Deployment Planning And Management
Trade Show Team Trainings
Recruiting Workshops For Potential Sales Partners
Marketing Trainings For New Office Staff
Management Graduation

Controlling:

Planning And Controlling Of Bsc Kpis And Sales Ratios
Budget And Resources Planning And Controlling (€ 4.5 Million)
Sales Management

Knowledge:

Excellent Knowledge Of Ms Office (Esp. Excel And Powerpoint)
Knowledge Of Spss, Ms Project, Sap Bw And Cms/Wordpress
Basic Knowledge Of Dreamweaver, Html And Css

Strengths:

Excellent Manager And Communicator
Organizational Talent And Service Provider
Strong Analytical And Conceptual Abilities
Committed And Persevering
Assertive And Decisive

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Italian

Elementary

Education

Nov 1990 - Sep 1995

University of Augsburg

Master of Economics, Marketing and Communications · Economics · Augsburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 14

Experience in Insurance 14 y

Avg length 2 y 10 m

Longest experience 13 y 11 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Event Management Strategist & Interim Manager (Chemical Industry), Interim Head of Marketing (Healthcare Provider), Coordinator Digital Formats and Events (Household Appliances Manufacturer)

Main industries Insurance, Professional Services, Banking and Finance

Main business areas Marketing, Project Management, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Member since

February 2024

Last update

October 2026

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

Simone speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Italian (Elementary).

Simone has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Simone has worked in at least 14 different roles. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Simone may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Simone would be well-suited for roles such as: Event Management Strategist & Interim Manager (Chemical Industry), Interim Head of Marketing (Healthcare Provider), Coordinator Digital Formats and Events (Household Appliances Manufacturer).

Simone's most recent position is Event Management Strategist & Interim Manager (Chemical Industry).

Simone is most experienced in industries like Insurance, Professional Services, and Banking and Finance. Simone also has some experience in Government and Administration, Healthcare, and Advertising.

Simone is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Customer Service. Simone also has some experience in Sales, Strategy, and Finance.

Simone has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Healthcare, and Chemical.

Simone has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Finance.

Simone holds a Master in Economics from University of Augsburg.

Simone has 1 certificate: Agile Scrum Foundation.

Simone is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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