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About the role
Strategy that fits your market
A marketing consultant turns business goals into a clear plan. That can mean positioning, channel mix, messaging, customer journey design, or campaign structure. Companies bring in a freelance marketing consultant when they need sharp outside thinking, fast input, or support for a specific launch, pivot, or growth push.
What they deliver
- Market and competitor analysis
- Positioning and messaging framework
- Channel and campaign strategy
- Lead generation and funnel review
- Content and SEO guidance
- CRM, email, and lifecycle recommendations
A strong consultant does not just give ideas. They turn findings into practical next steps that a team can use right away.
Skills that matter
The best marketing consultants combine strategy with hands-on execution knowledge. They understand how channels work together and where budgets are wasted.
- Demand generation and campaign planning
- B2B and B2C marketing logic
- SEO, paid search, paid social, and email
- Analytics, tracking, and attribution basics
- Copy review, briefs, and stakeholder alignment
- Product marketing and go-to-market work
Freelance marketing consultants often need to move between workshops, audits, and execution support without losing clarity.
Common project types
Companies hire a marketing consultant for a brand relaunch, a new product, a weak pipeline, or underperforming campaigns. In Germany, this often includes support for industrial firms, software companies, service brands, and growing SMEs that need experienced input without long internal hiring cycles.
The best fit is usually someone who can work remotely with fast feedback loops, but also join on-site workshops in Germany when teams need alignment across sales, product, and management.
What sets strong consultants apart
- They ask the right questions before proposing tactics
- They connect brand, demand, and sales goals
- They adapt recommendations to team size and budget reality
- They write clearly and make decisions easy
- They can challenge assumptions without creating friction
A strong marketing consultant is easy to trust because the work is structured, practical, and tied to business results.
When to bring one in
Bring in a freelance marketing consultant when your team lacks specific expertise, needs a second opinion, or has to move faster than a permanent hire allows. They are also useful for interim support during rebrands, product launches, market entry, or when internal teams need a clear plan before execution starts.
For companies, that means less hiring risk and faster access to proven expertise. For freelancers, it means focused projects where their strategic judgment matters from day one.
Meet FRATCH Marketing Consultants
Jens Sander
Marketing Strategist – SEA & SEO Expert
Last position:
SEO/SEA Consultant at M/D Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH
- SEA goal setting and analysis (competitors, market, target audience)
- Topic analysis and keyword research
- Setting up the ad account
- Developing campaign structure, ads, and ad groups
- Defining the bidding strategy and budget allocation
- Campaign launch, optimization, and handover
- Recommendations for campaign operations
Markus Kümpel
Online Marketing Expert
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
Maurice Racz
Marketing Consultant & Strategy Director
Last position:
Marketing Consultant & Strategy Director at Maurice Racz
Beate Müller
Interim Affiliate & Performance Marketing Manager
Last position:
Interim Senior Affiliate Marketing Manager | MediaMarkt & Saturn | Affiliate and Partner Programs at Publicis Media
- Interim responsibility for the affiliate marketing activities of MediaMarkt and Saturn
- Planning and execution of Q3 activities with a focus on Black Friday preparation
- Management and development of existing partner programs through EasyMarketing
- Expansion and activation of publisher and partner networks
- Project and account management, as well as campaign control and reporting
- Analysis and optimization of performance to increase revenue and efficiency
- Ensuring a smooth handover to internal teams
Tony Stubenrauch
Interim Digital Excellence Manager
Last position:
Interim Digital Excellence Manager at AstraZeneca
- Digital & Omnichannel Lead: advising various brand teams on digital marketing strategies
- Product Owner for several indication areas to further develop an HCP web portal and multiple patient websites
- Development, management, execution, and optimization of (automated) personalized omnichannel campaigns along the customer journey and funnel
- Project management and leadership
- Monitoring & reporting of the respective measures
- Design, moderation, and facilitation of workshops (brand planning, digital strategy, team workshops, including brand, tech, medical, sales, legal)
- Management of external service providers and agencies
- Close collaboration in a cross-functional team with medical, brand, and sales teams, including field sales
Renate Frank
Participant MBAI® Program – Leaders of AI
Last position:
Participant MBAI® Program – Leaders of AI at Leaders of AI
- Program to equip professionals with the knowledge to strategically implement and manage AI in business including practical AI applications e.g. ChatGPT, copy.ai, make.com, Voiceflow, Midjourney
- Covering generative AI, strategic implementation, leadership, ethics, and AI business transformation with use cases for marketing, sales, operations and HR
Felix Maas
AI Trainer
Last position:
AI Trainer at AKIA Academy for AI & Automation
- Led the 12-week training program to become an AI and automation specialist
- Created training materials & video courses on "AI Fundamentals", "Working with ChatGPT", "Prompt Engineering", "AI Agents with N8N", "Automations with Make.com" & AI-generated marketing content (images, videos, blog posts & social media posts)
- Conducted workshops on the above topics
- Tools: Loom, N8N, Make.com, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Gamma.app, Canva, Kling AI, Magnific AI
- Result: Participants learn the technical and business know-how to successfully build a business as AI and automation specialists
Nora Born
Consultant Content Marketing
Last position:
Consultant Content Marketing at Content Fleet
- Advising clients on social media and website strategies
- Project management/controlling/campaign evaluation
- Expansion and modernization of social media concepts for NORA BORN
- Social media design (content & community management)
- Focus client from the healthcare sector
Nazanin Hemmati
E-Commerce & Marketing Consultant
Last position:
E-Commerce & Marketing Consultant at Freelance
- Built and optimized Shopify storefronts end-to-end: setup, UX flow, analytics, and Go-To-Market Strategy (GTM) conversion tracking.
- Implemented Klaviyo for segmentation and lifecycle automations (welcome, abandoned-cart, post-purchase, win-back).
- Planned and executed full-funnel acquisition and retention programs across Meta, Google, TikTok, and email channels.
- optimized campaign performance and ROAS through A/B testing, refined audience targeting, and ongoing conversion-rate improvements.
- Supported brand-building efforts through content planning, campaign calendars, and on-site optimization.
- Key project: Lucky Bambino Studios, a creative streetwear concept where I led digital strategy, e-commerce setup, and performance marketing.
Florian Defren
Consultant Marketing & Commercial Operations
Last position:
Consultant Marketing & Commercial Operations at Florian Freelance
- Strategic consulting and operational support to optimize commercial processes
- Enhancing marketing effectiveness
- Driving revenue growth for clients across various industries
Sebastian Klein
Senior Consultant Brand & AI Strategy
Last position:
Senior Consultant Brand & AI Strategy at klein&klar Markenberatung
Brand analysis
Development of strategic positioning
Consulting on integrating AI tools into marketing and communication
Development of clear brand architecture and automation blueprint
Efficiency improvement in marketing processes
GDPR-compliant integration of AI models into company culture
Ana Rita Gouveia
Marketing Consultant & Coach
Last position:
Marketing Consultant & Coach at Self-employed
- Fractional marketing leader, conducting audits and leading projects while advising C-level stakeholders on infrastructure, performance, and operations.
- Developing performance management frameworks including CAC/LTV analysis, target setting, OKRs, and KPI alignment across regional segments and acquisition channels.
- Developing segmentation strategies, ICP profiles, and full-funnel structures in collaboration with marketing and sales teams.
- Supporting CRM (HubSpot) implementation and developing the marketing framework for lead scoring, attribution, lifecycle journeys, reporting, and cross-team processes.
- Coaching cross-functional stakeholders through complex strategic processes, driving alignment across marketing, sales, product, and business analytics.
- Developed executive-level reports and presentations with project outcomes and actionable insights to support business decisions.
- Supporting GTM activities including new market launches and agency procurement.
- Hiring, onboarding, and coaching digital marketing teams.
Maxime Péricat
Senior Data Strategy & Analytics Consultant
Last position:
Analytics & Marketing Consultant at Data Strategy Consulting - Péricat
As a freelancer, I help companies build and use online marketing and analytics strategically.
Together, we develop a sustainable strategy to reach your target audience, use data sensibly and in compliance with data protection, and set up your website optimally.
I rely on close, long-term collaboration – transparent, pragmatic, and without unnecessary jargon.
My goal is to make your company strong digitally and give you the tools to make informed decisions.
I work at a senior level in my role.
Skills:
Digital (Web) Analytics
Marketing Technology
Web Data Protection (GDPR & TDDDSG)
Cookies & Cookie Banners
Data Strategy
Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Google Ads
Digital Project Management
Mark Rödiger
Interim Marketing Manager | Freelance Marketing Manager | Marketing Consultant
Last position:
Marketing Check at Janina Lücke – Schreibcoaching
Analyzing existing strategy and marketing activities
Reviewing LinkedIn, newsletter, Google Analytics, blog, and landing pages
Identifying weaknesses and opportunities
Developing a strategic approach
Developing a data-driven performance tracking approach
Creating a comprehensive report on strategic direction, target audience, customer journey, marketing goals, and performance measurement
Conducting a workshop to review the report
Deriving a roadmap for optimization, including relevant KPIs
Mannu Brieskorn
Head of Marketing & Communications
Last position:
Head of Marketing & Communications at STABL Energy GmbH
- Developed a comprehensive brand guide and multi-channel marketing strategy to enhance product value perception
- Utilised CRM strategies to analyse customer interactions, segment audiences, and personalise email campaigns, achieving a 20% increase in engagement within 6 months
- Identified and articulated unique selling propositions (USPs) and customer benefits, creating compelling collateral
- Hired and led a team of 8 to produce targeted content that boosted customer engagement and social media presence
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Marketing Consultants statistics
Typical experience
17 years
Average project duration
2.2 years
Certifications per freelancer
2
Top business areas
Marketing, Strategy, Project Management
Top industries
Advertising, Professional Services, Media and Entertainment
Most common languages
German, English, French
Bachelor's degree or higher
90%
Master's degree or higher
44%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about FRATCH? Find the answers you need
A Marketing Consultant shapes strategy, messaging, and channel choices around a clear business goal. They may review positioning, diagnose weak campaigns, or build a go-to-market plan. In many projects, they also define what the internal team should execute next.
Hire a consultant when the need is specific, urgent, or senior-level, but not always full-time. A freelancer is often the better fit for launches, audits, rebrands, or short advisory work. A permanent hire makes more sense when you need ongoing day-to-day ownership.
Look for strategic thinking, channel knowledge, and clean communication. A good marketing consultant should understand brand, demand generation, analytics, and how sales and marketing support each other. They should also be able to turn insight into a plan that the team can actually use.
Not always. A marketing manager usually owns ongoing execution, while a fractional CMO is more focused on senior leadership and broader direction. A marketing consultant is often brought in to diagnose, advise, and structure the work, sometimes with selective hands-on support.
They often work with analytics tools, CRM systems, SEO and ad platforms, and presentation or workshop formats. The exact stack depends on the assignment, but a strong consultant knows how to read data, spot gaps, and turn findings into decisions. Frameworks for positioning, funnel review, and campaign planning are common.
Yes, most projects can be handled remotely with workshops, interviews, and regular review calls. In Germany, some clients still want on-site sessions for leadership alignment, brand work, or team kick-offs. The best setup depends on how much collaboration and stakeholder input the project needs.
Review the structure of their thinking, not just the polish of their slides. A strong marketing consultant asks precise questions, explains trade-offs, and adapts to your market and team setup. Ask for examples of similar challenges, then check whether their approach is practical and specific.
Companies in Germany often bring in marketing consultants when they need a clear plan for B2B growth, product launches, or brand repositioning. This is common in industrial firms, software companies, and service businesses that need experienced input without adding permanent headcount. They are also useful when teams need support across both German and English communication.
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