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Need help with SEO audits, paid search, lifecycle email, or landing page conversion? Get matched with vetted digital marketing consultants who can shape strategy, fix execution gaps, and work cleanly with your internal team.

About the role

What they do

A digital marketing consultant helps you turn traffic into pipeline, leads, and sales. They look at the full path from channel strategy to conversion and focus on what should change first.

  • Audit search, paid media, email, social, and landing pages
  • Define channel mix, audience focus, and campaign priorities
  • Improve tracking, reporting, and attribution
  • Support launches, repositioning, and performance turnarounds

Core skills

Strong consultants know how to connect strategy with execution. They can read channel data, spot waste, and turn findings into clear actions for in-house teams or agencies.

They often work as online marketing consultants or performance marketing consultants, especially when the task is hands-on and growth-focused. The best profiles combine commercial thinking with practical skills in Google Ads, SEO, analytics, CRM, content, and conversion rate optimization.

Typical tools

The exact stack depends on your setup, but common tools include analytics suites, ad platforms, tag managers, dashboards, email systems, and CMS tools. A good consultant does not just know the tools. They know how to use them to answer business questions.

  • Google Analytics and tag management
  • Google Ads and other paid media platforms
  • SEO and keyword research tools
  • CRM, email marketing, and reporting dashboards

When companies hire

Companies bring in a freelance digital marketing consultant when they need fast clarity, a senior second opinion, or extra capacity without adding a permanent role. This is common during product launches, market entry, campaign rebuilds, website relaunches, or after performance drops.

In Germany, many clients want someone who can work well with local teams, agencies, and stakeholders in English or German. That is especially useful for B2B, SaaS, industrial firms, e-commerce brands, and service companies with complex buying cycles.

What good looks like

A strong consultant asks sharp questions, challenges assumptions, and makes trade-offs visible. They do not hide behind jargon or vanity metrics.

  • Clear priorities tied to business goals
  • Practical recommendations that teams can implement
  • Strong grasp of measurement and conversion
  • Ability to work across strategy and hands-on execution

Signs you need one

You likely need a consultant if spend is rising but results are flat, if tracking is unreliable, or if nobody owns the full customer journey. A freelancer can also help when your team needs specialist support for a short-term project or interim cover.

They are a strong fit when you already have channels in place and need sharper decisions, not a long onboarding phase. That is often faster and more flexible than hiring permanent staff for a narrow or changing scope.

Meet FRATCH Digital Marketing Consultants

Michele Heine

Michele Heine

Freelance Expert in Digital Marketing & AI Processes

Kröpelin

Last position:

Chief Digital Officer at DAT Vermögensmanagement GmbH

  • Project manager for the analysis, implementation, and optimization of digital processes
  • Concept, management, and optimization of comprehensive marketing campaigns for lead generation via Paid Social (including Meta Ads, TikTok Ads)
  • Concept and execution of content production and marketing measures
  • Project management in omnichannel marketing and process automation
  • Implementation of digital tools to optimize customer acquisition and support
  • Internal stakeholder management and coordination of external service providers
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Janis Antwerpen

Janis Antwerpen

Analytics - Paid Media - CRM

Cologne

Last position:

Performance Marketing & E-Mail Automation Expert at INeKO Institute at the University of Cologne

  • Planning, optimization, and analysis of SEA and Meta campaigns
  • Planning and execution of automations and mailings
  • Optimization of landing pages (funnel, structure, copy, image)
  • Creation of creatives, media plans, and reports
  • Planning and support for the move to server-side tracking
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Markus Kümpel

Markus Kümpel

Online Marketing Expert

Frankfurt

Last position:

Online Marketing Expert at S2 Software GmbH & Co. KG

  • Lead generation for S2 Software in 10 European countries
  • Google Ads (& Bing) and funnel optimization (A/B testing, copywriting, etc.)
  • Increased leads by 250% between October and April (the company has been on the market for 10+ years)
  • Responsible for the performance of 8 lead-gen websites and 2 online shops
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Alexander Uhde

Alexander Uhde

Agency & Digital Consultant

Mannheim

Last position:

Agency & Digital Consultant at JANUS DIE WERBEMANUFAKTUR

  • Digital Marketing
  • E-Commerce Consulting
  • LinkedIn Marketing
  • Google Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Web Project Management
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Julia Weinmann

Julia Weinmann

CRM & Online Marketing Expert & Founder DMX | Digital Manufactory

Landshut

Last position:

External Campaign Manager CRM & Email Marketing Natüür at Natüür

  • Strategic rebuild and initial integration of the B2B CRM as the basis for a scalable and sustainably automated lead management process
  • Building and optimizing CRM processes and CRM campaign management across the entire customer lifecycle
  • Developing, planning, and implementing lead generation strategies for trade shows, roadshows, partner sites, and other relevant B2B touchpoints
  • Designing and modeling differentiated customer journeys and workflows for different target groups, touchpoints, and phases of the customer lifecycle
  • Designing first-touch and branding flows to systematically move new contacts into automated CRM journeys
  • Building lead nurturing processes to automatically qualify, activate, and develop leads until they are ready for sales
  • Designing and implementing marketing automations to reduce manual processes and deliver relevant content at scale
  • Developing and optimizing automated lifecycle campaigns based on user behavior, interactions, interests, and lead status
  • Campaign management for email marketing and B2B communication, including editorial newsletters, trigger and automation emails, and ad hoc campaigns
  • Responsibility for newsletter sign-ups as well as optimizing the underlying processes and consent journeys
  • Consent management and optimization of opt-in processes as the basis for compliant and scalable CRM communication
  • Planning and implementing ad hoc campaigns including A/B testing as well as continuous optimization of content, sending logic, and conversion
  • Analyzing and assessing CRM performance and deriving concrete measures to increase engagement, lead quality, and conversion
  • CRM strategy consulting and workflow modeling with a focus on automation, scalability, and a consistent customer experience
  • Technical setup and structuring of data instances as well as coordination and support of data migrations
  • Optimization of data and system processes as the basis for automated and target-group-specific CRM communication
  • Internal and external stakeholder management as well as coordination of interfaces and external agencies
  • Technical project management from strategic concept through implementation to analysis and continuous optimization
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Jantien Von Eisenhart-Rothe

Jantien Von Eisenhart-Rothe

Strategic Marketing & Communication | Go-to-market | Digital Marketing & Sales Strategies | Customer Experience | Customer

Düsseldorf

Last position:

Head of Digital Experience & Marketing at B2B IT Solutions Provider

Founded and built the Marketing & Digital Experience function for a B2B IT Solutions & Service provider, evolving it into a strategic, high-performing department with full responsibility for brand, marketing, digital experience, and go-to-market activities across the group. Close sparring partner to C-level and key stakeholders, with leadership responsibility across people, projects, budget, and results.

Scope & Responsibilities

  • Full leadership, personnel, project, and revenue responsibility for the digital experience & marketing department
  • End-to-end ownership of corporate brand, product marketing, and communications, including strategy, positioning, creative direction and execution
  • Strategic development and operational execution of B2B marketing strategies and campaigns across digital solutions, software development, private 5G, data, cloud, security, and network automation
  • Responsibility for lead generation, sales enablement, and go-to-market support (SEO, SEA, SEM, social media, print, ads, websites, landing pages, sales materials)
  • Expansion of company's value chain by adding User Experience (UX/UI) and Interface strategy for digital business models and customer-facing solutions
  • Management of external client projects, with responsibility for strategy, go-to-market concepts, digital experiences
  • Budget ownership, reporting, agency steering, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, product, and delivery teams
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Robert Koch

Robert Koch

Online Marketing Specialist (Content & Performance Marketing)

Hamburg

Last position:

Mailing & Paid Ads Manager (Mautic & Meta) at Imagetown GmbH

  • Mailing & Paid Ads Manager (Mautic & Meta)
  • MailChimp to Mautic migration including technical setup for newsletter/email marketing
  • Website adjustments: WordPress (Elementor)
  • Strategic & operational management for ads
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Paul Scheuber

Paul Scheuber

Senior Online Marketing Manager Amazon Services & Platforms

Regensburg

Last position:

Freelance Amazon Consultant at AMZ Jungle Guide

Amazon FBA Seller and Amazon Freelancer for Strategic Consulting and Operative Support for Amazon Sellers

I offer the following services as an all-inclusive package, that can be tailored to your needs.

Strategy Consulting: Potential Analysis Market/Competition Analysis Margin Calculation Reporting Optimisation of Logistics Coaching+Knowledge Transfer

Product Detail Page Optimisation: Listing Optimisation Image Optimisation Keyword Research (SEO+SEA) Product Launch A+Content Creation (EBC) Product Description Bullet Points Variations & Review Management A/B Testing

Scaling: PPC Campaign Setup PPC Campaign Optimisation Keyword Research Bid Optimisation Brand Store Setup/Optimisation PanEU Expansion BuyBox Optimisation Inventory Optimisation

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Tim Knebel

Tim Knebel

Online & Performance Marketing

Nauheim

Last position:

Online & Performance Marketing at Argentum Pflege Holding GmbH

  • Social media and account management for 40 senior residences
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • B2B2C content creation
  • Editorial and campaign planning
  • Employer marketing
  • SEO optimizations
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Benno Siegrist

Benno Siegrist

Online marketing consulting, business and marketing concept, technical implementation

Pirmasens

Last position:

Online marketing consulting, business and marketing concept, technical implementation at Self-employed

  • Design and implementation of websites and funnel pages on WordPress / ThriveThemes
  • Website maintenance and basic SEO optimization (Yoast)
  • Tracking and analysis of user behavior (Heatclix, Google) to optimize pages and funnels
  • Content marketing including content recycling as well as video and social media marketing
  • Email marketing: setup and maintenance of email sequences and campaigns
  • Use of AI (artificial intelligence) to support marketing and content processes
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Rupender Kaur

Rupender Kaur

Digital Marketing & Content Strategy Consultant

München

Last position:

Digital Marketing & Content Strategy Consultant at Self-employed

  • Partnered with consumer brands to drive sales growth through targeted affiliate and content marketing campaigns
  • Built and monetized a content-to-commerce funnel, converting digital audiences into measurable revenue within the first five months of launch
  • Conceptualized, scripted, filmed, and edited SEO-optimized product review videos, reaching 56K+ views and 4K+ watch hours in the first year
  • Applied SEO, keyword targeting, and audience analytics to enhance conversion rates, click-throughs, and retention
  • Collaborated with brands to design discount campaigns and optimize messaging for performance marketing outcomes
  • Utilized YouTube Studio, Google Analytics, and AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) to refine strategy, identify trends, and improve campaign ROI
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Alexander Karl

Alexander Karl

PMO Marketing & E-Commerce

Berlin

Last position:

PMO Marketing & E-Commerce at DICTUM GmbH

  • Led the marketing project management office focusing on e-commerce projects and coordinated all marketing activities for the Shopware store
  • Managed SEM agencies for optimized campaign execution and efficient budget allocation
  • Implemented traditional project management with clear work packages and milestone planning
  • Carried out SEO optimization measures that led to significant improvements in organic traffic
  • Created targeted copywriting for landing pages with high conversion rates
  • Established structured processes for landing page creation and content distribution
  • Linked marketing activities to e-commerce goals to boost overall performance
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Vera Gretzke

Vera Gretzke

Project management with strategy, structure & impact

Grünstadt

Last position:

Event and Sustainability Manager at Chiesi

Sustainability concept in event management

Flexible support in the event management team in different roles, including during short-term capacity bottlenecks, and delivery of a wide range of event formats from seminar series and roundtables with patients to congresses, symposia, and trade fair appearances. Development and implementation of a complete sustainability concept – stand construction, storytelling, logistics –, team training and partner pitches, as well as support during the website relaunch including content production.

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Simone Gunst

Simone Gunst

Digital Marketing & Sales Consultant

München

Last position:

Digital Marketing & Sales Consultant at Independent Management Consultant

  • Project management, PMO, digital strategy, go-to-market strategy, growth strategy, marketing management, communication planning
  • Implementation of digital marketing initiatives
  • Online sales, campaign management, performance marketing
  • Conversion rate optimization, CRM, customer retention
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Ines Stenzel

Ines Stenzel

Freelancer Online Marketing & Data Strategy

Büttelborn

Last position:

Freelancer Online Marketing & Data Strategy at Datenkomplize

  • Uncover data treasures and gain fantastic insights
  • As a Datenkomplize I optimize my clients' marketing mix
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Digital Marketing Consultants statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

20 years

Position duration

3.5 years

Positions per freelancer

11

Top business areas

Marketing, Sales, Project Management

Top industries

Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Professional Services

Certification focus areas

Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology

Bachelor's degree or higher

89%

Master's degree or higher

49%

Doctorate

3%

Certifications per freelancer

1

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Speak two or more languages

89%

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Average rates for Digital Marketing Consultants & Seniority distribution

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Daily rate avg. 764 €

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Median rate 760 €

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Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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A Digital Marketing Consultant reviews your channels, data, and customer journey, then turns that into a plan you can act on. The work often includes audits, campaign strategy, tracking setup, conversion improvements, and coordination with internal or external teams. The goal is not more activity; it is better performance.

A freelancer makes sense when you need senior input quickly, for a defined project, or to cover a gap in the team. A digital marketing consultant is often the better choice for audits, launches, turnarounds, and specialist work that does not require a full-time hire. It also gives you flexibility when needs change fast.

These titles are often used for similar work, but the scope can differ. An online marketing consultant may cover a broader mix of channels, while a performance marketing consultant usually focuses more on paid media and measurable growth. A digital marketing consultant can sit across both and connect them to business goals.

Look for someone who understands analytics, channel strategy, conversion, and messaging. A good Digital Marketing Consultant can work with Google Ads, SEO, CRM, email, and reporting tools without losing sight of the commercial goal. They should also be able to explain decisions in plain language.

This role is a good fit for campaign audits, new market entry, website relaunches, lead generation fixes, and funnel improvements. A digital marketing consultant is also useful when you need to align search, paid, content, and lifecycle marketing around one plan. The best projects have a clear business problem, not just a list of channels.

Ask for examples of similar work, the thinking behind past recommendations, and how results were measured. A strong digital marketing consultant will talk about diagnosis, prioritization, and trade-offs, not just tools or channel names. Their answers should show that they can work from data and still think commercially.

Most of the work can be done remotely, especially audits, strategy, reporting, and campaign optimization. On-site time can help when the consultant needs to meet leadership, align with sales, or work through a complex internal setup. For many teams in Germany, a hybrid setup is the most practical option.

A good digital marketing consultant usually starts by reviewing goals, tracking, current performance, and the main bottlenecks. From there, they should define priorities and show what to change first. You should expect clear recommendations, not a long discovery process with no output.

The average hourly rate for Digital Marketing Consultants in Germany is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 764 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as Digital Marketing Consultants in Germany, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 49% hold at least a Master's degree, and 3% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as Digital Marketing Consultants in Germany have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as Digital Marketing Consultants in Germany are German (98%), English (91%), and Spanish (25%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as Digital Marketing Consultants in Germany are Advertising (77%), Media and Entertainment (57%), and Professional Services (57%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as Digital Marketing Consultants in Germany are Marketing (100%), Sales (73%), and Project Management (70%).

FRATCH Digital Marketing Consultants main locations

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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