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Thomas P.

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Project Manager, Product Owner & AI Consultant, AI Transformation - ERP · Shop · Marketing

Leipzig
Thomas P.

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Product Owner & AI Automation Architect (B2B) at Ihre-Hygieneberatung

  • Development of a digital audit application for inspections in medical facilities. The goal is to connect on-site data collection, voice recording, documentation and downstream processes in one end-to-end, AI-supported workflow.

  • Design and development of a Flutter audit app with Claude Code for the structured execution and documentation of inspections.

  • Processing of voice recordings captured in the app through automatic transcription and AI-supported creation of structured inspection reports, followed by an approval process

  • Connecting various data sources such as email, Odoo 19, attendance records and Google Drive via n8n to automate billing and follow-up processes

  • Automatic provision of required documents and email delivery through n8n-controlled workflows, including the use of LLMs for text creation

  • Skills: Flutter, Claude Code, LLM Integration, n8n, Odoo 19, Google Drive, Process Automation

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Matthias B.

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Interim Manager for Transformation, Change and Restructuring

Solingen
Matthias B.

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Member at Rotary – Passport Club Werderscher Markt

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Thomas D.

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Product & Business Consultant

Hamburg
Thomas D.

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Business Analyst / Digital Transformation Consultant at Stadtwerke Rostock

  • End-to-end analysis and optimization of existing processes in campaign management, contract management and district heating construction/construction coordination
  • Development of automated contract management and transformation scenarios, including software selection and integration
  • Analysis of ERP, chat, RCS messaging, consent management and tracking
  • Preparation of recommendations, decision proposals and presentations for the executive board
  • Use of AI for process optimization
  • Tools: Apple Office, Microsoft 365, Teams, Claude, ChatGPT
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Christian H.

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Senior Business Consultant, Crisis and Turnaround Manager Marketing and Technology

Hamburg
Christian H.

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Senior Business Consultant CTV Monetization - Livestreaming

  • Strategic consulting for the implementation of a CTV monetization concept in the livestreaming sector - sports
  • Consulting and support in selecting monetization partners
  • Strategic consulting and screening of ad technologies, their integration, and the implementation of an integrated business workflow
  • Stakeholder management and management support
  • Pricing, cost, and benefit analyses
  • Sub-project leadership for external and internal stakeholders and teams
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Stefan S.

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Strategy Consultant and Interim Manager

Friedberg
Stefan S.

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Head of Marketing at SteelBuy Limited

  • Repositioning of the B2B marketplace Steelbuy, including messaging, value proposition and key messages
  • Development of the end-to-end marketing strategy across brand, digital, content and growth
  • Building and leading the marketing function (currently 2 FTE) in a corporate venture environment, built from scratch
  • Optimization of the digital user journey and realignment of the content strategy
  • Responsibility for all external appearances, including trade fairs, events and strategic partnerships
  • Management of the marketing budget, agencies and complex thyssenkrupp stakeholder setups
  • Development of the overarching narrative and investor story for potential external investors
  • Clearly defined, time-limited mandate: structured handover of the marketing function as part of the reintegration of Steelbuy into thyssenkrupp Materials Services
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Gudrun A.

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Retail & E-Commerce Transformation | Omnichannel Growth | Program & PMO Leadership

Krefeld
Gudrun A.

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Project: Consulting & Concept Development Programmatic Print / Donor Communication at Kindernothilfe e.V.

Project: Consulting & Concept Development Programmatic Print / Donor Communication

Tasks:

  • Analysis of existing print advertising materials and donor communication
  • Development of a new thank-you letter and dialogue marketing concept
  • Advice on emotional and target-group-specific communication with donors
  • Concept development for a cross-channel on- and offline marketing mix
  • Coordination of print, email, and CRM communication as part of new marketing processes
  • Support in introducing new communication workflows around the future email software
  • Creation of briefing materials and campaign approaches for different target groups
  • Research, selection, and management of suitable print and production service providers
  • Advice on personalization and automation options in the programmatic print environment

Technical implementation:

  • Coordination of print and digital processes
  • Management of external service providers and print providers
  • Support in integrating new marketing and communication processes

Reporting:

  • Analysis of existing response mechanisms
  • Assessment of optimization potential in donor communication
  • Recommendations to improve impact, personalization, and efficiency Markets: Germany [link]
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Manfred S.

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Interim Marketing and Business Development Manager

München
Manfred S.

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Managing Partner at Business development, marketing, and sales consultancy

  • IT solution (Interim Marketing and Product Portfolio Manager DACH): Established the brand as the market leader for automated proctoring solutions; built key influencers in higher education and corporate learning; built a sales pipeline and a targeted lead generation process; delivered all online and offline media; developed a PR strategy for regular and crisis communications
  • IT solution (e-ID platform provider): Market and potential analysis and business plan assessment for the DACH region; target group segmentation; translated requirements for product management; generated initial pilot projects; developed targeted messaging; PR strategy for special-interest media
  • IT solution (mid-sized partner for a leading CRM solution): Analyzed market potential in DACH; developed the business plan and repositioned the company; built lead generation; doubled revenue within two years by integrating marketing and sales
  • Energy (Marketing and Product Portfolio Consultant for an investment company with more than 200 investments): Developed a concept to market different service companies under one umbrella brand; delivered an event concept for the annual group meeting; advised on the selection of an advertising agency
  • Furniture (Product and Marketing Manager for a mid-sized Italian furniture manufacturer): Market potential analysis and risk assessment for DACH; defined the revenue plan for Germany and Austria; developed the Go2Market strategy; positioned the brand in the upper mid-price segment; won the first specialist retailers and end-customer projects; developed the brand story, corporate design, and communication materials
  • IT solution (Interim Marketing and Product Manager DACH for an electronic signature portal): Launched the solution; formulated key messages for lead generation; defined value propositions by industry and target group; delivered online activities and a trade fair concept; won the first pilot customers and built the sales pipeline
  • IT solution (Interim Marketing Director and Product Management for a mid-sized ITSM consultancy): Repositioned the company; established it as a relevant partner for large corporations; built lead generation and aligned sales and marketing; built the sales pipeline; connected licensing and professional services; developed a PR strategy; increased revenue from 2.5 million to approx. 18 million after 4 years
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Luisa J.

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Commercial Growth | Go-To-Market | Customer Experience | AI-Enabled Marketing

Köln
Luisa J.

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Product & AI Workflow Consultant at Freelance

  • Development of AI-enabled workflow concepts for marketing and product teams
  • Consulting on automation, AI tool integration & process optimization
  • Project management for personalized digital products (audio/AI-powered MVP)
  • Tool evaluations including rollout plans, requirements mapping, and training design.
  • byBianca: Digital product for personalized audio coaching — orchestrated 10+ systems, from idea to go-live in 5 months.
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Christine T.

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Content Expert, Data Storytelling & Analytics for complex topics

Ittlingen
Christine T.

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Communications Consulting at Storytrend

Most mid-sized companies already have their numbers. What is missing is the translation: a dashboard with forty tiles does not answer a single question that is actually asked in management.

Analysis

  • Evaluation of existing data with Python and SQL
  • Checking data quality and methodology before making a statement
  • The result is an analysis that leads toward a concrete decision

Preparation

  • Reports in Power BI and Tableau
  • Interactive calculators and visualizations on the web
  • Presentations and specialist texts for customers, sales and the public
  • Analysis and communication from one source — that
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Christopher V.

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AI and Innovation Lead | AI Strategist and Builder | GenAI, Automation, Digital Product | AI Manager

Eichenzell
Christopher V.

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Manager AI & Innovation | Digital Transformation | Communications at Deutscher Golf Verband e.V.

I am responsible for developing and implementing AI, innovation and digitalization initiatives at the German Golf Association. My focus is on developing digital products, identifying new technologies and successfully connecting strategy, communications and innovation.

I work closely with the executive board, specialist departments, the communications department as well as external agencies and technology partners, and support projects from the initial idea through to successful implementation.

Highlights:

  • Strategic co-responsibility for the relaunch of golf.de, Germany's leading digital platform in golf
  • Development and implementation of the German Golf Association's AI strategy
  • Development of new AI-supported products and digital services for golf clubs, coaches and golfers
  • Management of innovation and transformation projects
  • Close collaboration with communications and press relations on future-focused and innovation topics
  • Design and delivery of workshops, presentations and AI training sessions
  • Management of external software, digital and technology partners
  • Preparation of strategic concepts and decision papers for the executive board and management committees

Focus areas: Digital Product Development, AI & Innovation, Digital Transformation, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Business Development, Stakeholder Management

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Katharina N.

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Growth, Brand, Marketing & Digital Strategy Consultant

Düsseldorf
Katharina N.

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Consultant Global Communications & Corporate Branding/ Project Lead Strategic Brand/Marketing Projects at Merck

Project lead for the development, launch and company-wide implementation of the strategic repositioning of the brand based on the new corporate vision (CEO-driven transformation project).

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Conceptualization, further development and implementation of the global brand and communications strategy (internal and external) to strengthen the strategic positioning, including subsequent concepts to foster internal identification with the new corporate vision (cross-country implementation with > 60 thousand employees) and for external activation.
  • Development and implementation of new global campaigns across owned and paid channels, including channel strategy, (social) media strategy and creative concepts.
  • Development and implementation of a data-driven approach to managing and optimizing brand communications.
  • Management of internal communications on strategic topics, including internal events.
  • Functional leadership of interdisciplinary project teams and collaboration with stakeholders across various functions and organizational levels.
  • Budget responsibility as well as management and integration of external agencies and service providers.
  • Driving the integration of AI into brand management and communications.
  • Strategic sparring partner for organizational design as well as the further development of the department strategy and project roadmap in Corporate Branding. Result: Global brand and communications strategy implemented and data-driven as well as AI-supported foundations for future-ready brand management established, internal anchoring of the corporate vision strengthened and transformation of Corporate Branding significantly advanced; awarded the CEO Award.
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David S.

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Senior Marketing & Communications Manager with an AI focus. Strategy, content and execution all from one source.

Much
David S.

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Senior Marketing and Communications Consultant at NetCologne Gesellschaft für Telekommunikation mbH

  • Managed marketing, content and communications projects with six-figure budgets for a regional telecommunications and IT service provider
  • Developed and managed content and video formats from concept to production, including shoot planning
  • Led and coordinated social media managers, creative teams as well as external agencies and service providers
  • Conceptualized, developed and optimized campaign landing pages throughout the entire lifecycle
  • Managed collaboration between departments, management and external partners
  • Ensured consistent brand communication as well as timely and high-quality delivery of all projects
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Franz S.

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Freelance Consultant

Köln
Franz S.

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Senior Project Manager at interone GmbH

As a Freelance Senior Project Manager at Interone (Omnicom Group), I support the digital transformation of a leading British energy provider. My focus is on managing interdisciplinary teams in UX, UI and strategy to implement complex web optimizations and journey mappings. In this international environment, I serve as the central interface to stakeholders in the UK and am responsible for efficient project delivery and expectation management in English. I also manage the Deutsche Telekom account as project manager for the relaunch of a new loyalty shop

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Sara B.

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Freelance Senior Digital Marketing Manager | Digital Strategy & Performance | Growth, Funnel & CRM | Interim Management &

Bonn
Sara B.

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Marketing Manager at amber Tech GmbH

  • Developed and implemented the overarching marketing strategy to increase brand awareness, lead generation and customer retention, closely aligned with sales and product.
  • Strategically expanded market presence in Scandinavia, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands and France, including country-specific communications activities.
  • Established and optimized a CRM-based funnel and lead process, including the definition of KPIs, performance reporting and continuous optimization measures.
  • Planned, managed and analyzed cross-channel campaigns across SEA/Google Ads, SEO, social media, email/newsletters, events, website and landing pages, as well as conversion optimization of information architecture and user journeys.
  • Developed sales-supporting content such as whitepapers, case studies, newsletters and website content, and managed press and public relations as the primary contact, including for Handelsblatt.
  • Built and professionally managed the marketing team with a designer and working student; briefed and managed external agencies and service providers and was responsible for a six-figure marketing budget.

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Marketing Consultants statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years

Marketing Consultants in Germany have 21 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3.7 years

Marketing Consultants in Germany stay in a single position for 3.7 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

12

Marketing Consultants in Germany have completed 12 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Marketing, Strategy, Project Management

Marketing Consultants in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Marketing, Strategy, and Project Management.

Top industries

Advertising, Professional Services, Information Technology

Marketing Consultants in Germany are most in demand in Advertising, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Certification focus areas

Marketing, Human Resources, Project Management

Marketing Consultants in Germany earn their certifications most often in Marketing, Human Resources, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

87%

87% of Marketing Consultants in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

54%

54% of Marketing Consultants in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

5%

5% of Marketing Consultants in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

2

Marketing Consultants in Germany hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Marketing Consultants in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

97%

97% of Marketing Consultants in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 26 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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1% of Marketing Consultants in Germany charge less than €400 per day.
37% of Marketing Consultants in Germany charge between €400 and €800 per day.
49% of Marketing Consultants in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
13% of Marketing Consultants in Germany charge between €1200 and €1600 per day.
1% of Marketing Consultants in Germany charge €1600 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this role in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.

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Average rates for Marketing Consultants in Germany

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Daily rate avg. 846 €

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Median rate 800 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 26 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Marketing Consultants experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Advertising (71%)
  • Professional Services (69%)
  • Information Technology (56%)
  • Media and Entertainment (55%)
  • Retail (47%)
  • Manufacturing (36%)
  • Healthcare (31%)
  • Education (30%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Marketing Consultants.

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.

The average hourly rate for Marketing Consultants in Germany is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 846 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as Marketing Consultants in Germany, 87% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 54% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as Marketing Consultants in Germany have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.7 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as Marketing Consultants in Germany are German (98%), English (95%), and French (35%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as Marketing Consultants in Germany are Advertising (71%), Professional Services (69%), and Information Technology (56%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as Marketing Consultants in Germany are Marketing (99%), Strategy (67%), and Project Management (66%).

FRATCH 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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