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Thomas D.
Last position:
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
Christian H.
Last position:
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
Serkant T.
Last position:
Interim Manager, License Controlling at Tonies GmbH
- Prepared and reviewed quarterly royalty settlements for licensors across music, publishing and media brands, including minimum guarantees, recoupment, returns reconciliation and process optimisation.
- Reconstructed historical licensing data for an external audit by a major US studio, covering music publishing and recorded music across ROW and AUS, and coordinated the resulting statements with the licensor.
- Supported the reconciliation of music royalties with the German collecting society and its international hub for 2018 to 2024.
- Assessed licensing data for accruals and provisions, and structured metadata for contract negotiations.
- Designed target processes and SOPs for a royalty automation tool and accompanied testing during rollout.
Thilo S.
Last position:
Founder / Marketing Analytics Consultant at thiloschroeder.com
I help marketing teams and leaders get from data to decision - understanding their business model, defining what to measure, and building the tracking and reporting infrastructure to make it happen.
- Built and optimized analytics setups for 60+ clients across D2C, E-Commerce, SaaS, LeadGen and Subscription businesses in my career - from early-stage startups to enterprises
- Core focus: GA4 & GTM tracking architecture (incl. server-side), consent-compliant measurement, marketing dashboards (Power BI) and attribution
- Trusted long-term partner: most client relationships extend well beyond the initial project into ongoing strategic and operational support (NPS > 9.4)
- Regularly act as analytical sparring partner for marketing leads and C-level stakeholders, bridging the gap between data, tech and business strategy
Michael R.
Last position:
Director Digital Strategy (part-time) at VASATASCHRÖDER GmbH
- Focus on integrated comms planning, marketing consulting and brand strategy in a director role (3 direct reports)
- Providing C-level advice on brand building and management
- Responsible for major new business wins
- Strategic development of integrated marcom and brand strategy
- Clients (among others): Pfister, Mainova, Hamburger Energienetze
Nora B.
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 H.
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.
Dirk L.
Last position:
PMO Consulting, Service & Support
- Consulting, service and support for various companies.
- Consulting and planning of projects and process optimisation.
- Rollout planning, IT service and support, stakeholder management
Florian D.
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
Andzelika G.
Last position:
Axel Springer SE
Travelbook & MyHomeBook
- › Short-form video formats for Travelbook & MyHomeBook.
- › Editorial preparation of travel and home topics.
Blair L.
Last position:
Translator, Copywriter, Voice-Over Artist at MUTABOR
- Translated technical style guides for corporate branding (Porsche, BMW, Health AG)
- Collaborated with copywriting teams on pitch development
- Recorded professional voice-overs for corporate branding videos
Maren E.
Last position:
Digital Marketing Lead at Volt Deutschland
- Digital strategies for the federal and state elections
- Building digital channels, community growth, and performance marketing
- Advising the board and candidates
Susanne S.
Last position:
PR and Communications Consultant at Independent PR and Communications Consultant
- Advising and implementing PR and communication projects for various clients
- Developing and implementing communication strategies and concepts
- Writing press releases, statements, articles and interviews
- Media relations and stakeholder communication
- Creating content for websites, social media, newsletters and intranet
- Project coordination and event support (workshops, trade fairs, events)
- LinkedIn management: strategy, editorial calendar, content creation, community management
- Use of tools: Windows, Teams, WIX, Google Workspace, Zoom, Zimpel, Mailchimp, Content Lab, CapCut, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gamma AI and other AI programs
- Sample clients: PickMeUp Communications (Pahnke Group), GlaxoSmithKline, Malt Community, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, Lufthansa World Shop, British American Tobacco and others
Katharina K.
Last position:
Marketing Consultant at Freelance
Serge L.
Last position:
Independent Consultant for Marketing, Media & Digitalization at Independent Consultant
Marketing & Communication Consulting
New Business Development
Innovation Concepts
Media Strategy and Planning
Keynotes & Workshops
Inspiration Sessions
Competitive Intelligence
Research Support
Product marketing for an international movie studio
Brand development and marketing for a provider of holiday homes
Communication planning for an international entertainment client
Campaign strategy for a regional food brand
Strategic consulting for a marketing intelligence tool
Competitive intelligence for a German retail client
Strategic marketing concept for a start-up (education sector)
Various ad hoc projects for expert consultancy networks
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Marketing Consultants statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years (Germany: 22 years)
Position duration
3.2 years (Germany: 3.8 years)
Positions per freelancer
13 (Germany: 11)
Top business areas
Marketing, Strategy, Sales
Top industries
Advertising, Professional Services, Media and Entertainment
Certification focus areas
Marketing, Project Management, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
89% (Germany: 87%)
Master's degree or higher
63% (Germany: 53%)
Doctorate
11% (Germany: 7%)
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
96%
Based on our profile pool as of 15 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
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 15 Sep 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 (88%)
- Professional Services (68%)
- Media and Entertainment (60%)
- Retail (48%)
- Education (44%)
- Food and Beverage (44%)
- Information Technology (40%)
- Automotive (36%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
What they do
A marketing consultant helps companies turn business goals into a clear plan for demand, visibility, and conversion. They review the current setup, define priorities, and shape the work across brand, content, paid media, CRM, and web. Typical deliverables include:
- Marketing audits and gap analysis
- Positioning and messaging frameworks
- Channel strategy and campaign planning
- Lead generation and funnel recommendations
- KPI structure, reporting setup, and test plans
When to bring one in
Companies usually hire a marketing consultant when the team needs outside judgment, a fresh strategy, or support for a launch, repositioning, or turnaround. They are useful when internal teams are busy, the channel mix is unclear, or campaigns are running without a shared plan. In Hamburg, they often work with B2B firms, SaaS companies, e-commerce brands, agencies, and industrial businesses that need sharper market messaging.
Core skills
A strong Marketing Consultant combines strategy with practical execution. They should be able to move from market insight to a plan that the team can actually use.
- Strong grasp of positioning, segmentation, and customer journeys
- Experience with SEO, paid search, paid social, email, and CRM
- Clear briefing and stakeholder management
- Comfortable working with data, dashboards, and campaign results
- Ability to align brand work with commercial goals
Tools and methods
The best marketing consultants are fluent in the tools the team already uses and the methods that keep projects moving. That often includes Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, HubSpot, Salesforce, CMS tools, and reporting dashboards. They may also support workshop formats, competitor reviews, customer interviews, and content planning sessions. A good marketing strategist keeps the setup simple and the next step clear.
What good looks like
Strong freelancers in this role are direct, structured, and easy to work with. They ask the right questions, challenge weak assumptions, and do not hide behind slides. A good consultant can switch between strategy and detail, adapt to in-house teams or agencies, and write recommendations that are clear enough to act on. They understand when a company needs a marketing advisor, when it needs a growth marketing consultant, and when the real issue is sales alignment rather than more spend.
Ways of working
Marketing consultants can work remotely, on-site, or in a hybrid setup. In Hamburg, on-site time can help when the project depends on workshops, leadership alignment, or close work with brand, product, or sales teams. Remote collaboration works well for audits, strategy development, reporting, and campaign guidance. Clear access to data, quick feedback, and a defined decision-maker make the engagement more effective.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about Marketing Consultants, in one place.
A Marketing Consultant reviews the current marketing setup and turns business goals into a practical plan. That can include positioning, channel strategy, campaign planning, content direction, lead generation, and measurement. The best consultants also help teams decide what to stop doing, not only what to start.
Look for someone who can connect strategy, messaging, and channel execution. A strong candidate understands SEO, paid media, CRM, analytics, and stakeholder management, but also knows how to write a clear brief and work with real constraints. If they cannot explain trade-offs in plain language, they are usually not the right fit.
A Marketing Consultant is usually brought in for outside perspective and targeted support, while a marketing manager owns ongoing execution inside the company. A marketing strategist may focus more narrowly on planning, while the consultant often bridges strategy and implementation. In practice, titles overlap, so the scope matters more than the label.
A freelancer makes sense when the need is project-based, urgent, or specialised. That is common for launches, repositioning work, channel audits, team gaps, or temporary leadership support. If you need a broad, long-term owner for day-to-day marketing operations, a permanent hire may be the better choice.
Both models work. Remote collaboration is effective for audits, planning, reporting, and campaign reviews, while on-site time in Hamburg helps with workshops, leadership sessions, and close coordination with local teams. Many companies use a hybrid setup so the consultant can move between analysis and alignment without losing speed.
Bring your business goals, current channels, target groups, recent campaign results, and any research you already have. A good marketing consultant can work with imperfect input, but clear access to data and a named decision-maker make the project much stronger. It also helps to be honest about what is not working.
Look for structured thinking, relevant case work, and recommendations that fit your business, not generic templates. A strong marketing consultant asks sharp questions, identifies the real bottleneck, and explains the next steps clearly. If they can connect customer insight, channel choice, and commercial impact, you are usually looking at a solid fit.
Yes. Companies often search for a marketing advisor, marketing strategist, growth marketing consultant, or digital marketing consultant when they need similar work. The right title matters less than whether the person can solve your specific marketing problem.
The average hourly rate for Marketing Consultants in Hamburg is 101 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 809 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Marketing Consultants in Hamburg, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 63% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Marketing Consultants in Hamburg have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Marketing Consultants in Hamburg are German (100%), English (88%), and French (28%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Marketing Consultants in Hamburg are Advertising (88%), Professional Services (68%), and Media and Entertainment (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Marketing Consultants in Hamburg are Marketing (100%), Strategy (72%), and Sales (68%).
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