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Daniel R.

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Senior Digital Marketing Manager

Bergheim
Daniel R.

Last position:

Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Zenithmedia x Publicis | The Walt Disney Company

  • Served as point of contact for Disney Studios GSA
  • Identified growth hacks to increase cinema ticket bookings, maximize reach, optimize frequency, and achieve 100% VTR
  • Managed stakeholder relationships and collaborated with an interdisciplinary team
  • Performed hands-on optimizations based on operational implementations on Meta (Facebook, Instagram), TikTok, Pinterest, Reddit, and Snapchat
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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.

Last position:

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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Florian D.

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Project Manager Marketing

Düsseldorf
Florian D.

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Project Manager Marketing at Dr. Wolff Group

  • AI platform and AI mindset (requirements, roles, governance, regulatory requirements, model fine-tuning, beta tests, coordination with Digital Team, development teams)
  • AI Use Cases: Marketing, Product Management, market research, consumer research, advertising materials/product concepts for Sales and Marketing, conducting in-depth interviews with end customers
  • Trend analyses, product and concept development for new products using various AI models (Langdock)
  • Further development of AI tools/efficiency; lessons learned; internal training and communication
  • Internationalization of brand processes and communication for Alpecin, Bioniq, Linola, Plantur, Vagisan
  • Development of Brand Content using AI for Product Management Hair Care, Oral Care
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Serena S.

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Digital Marketing, Search & CRO Expert

Düsseldorf
Serena S.

Last position:

Senior Digital Project & Quality Manager (Marketing & Campaign Operations) at WPP Media

  • Manage and coordinate complex, data-driven digital campaigns across multiple platforms (DSPs, Ad Servers, DCO).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and external partners to ensure seamless campaign execution.
  • Develop and implement quality standards to improve operational efficiency and campaign performance.
  • Analyze client requirements and translate them into strategic campaign concepts and operational roadmaps.
  • Advise and enable internal teams and clients on digital marketing and campaign management best practices.
  • Oversee end-to-end campaign delivery, including planning, execution, monitoring, and optimization.
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Alexander U.

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Agency & Digital Consultant

Mannheim
Alexander U.

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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Anusha B.

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Digital Marketing Expert with a Focus on Performance Marketing, Campaign Optimization, and Analytics

Berlin
Anusha B.

Last position:

Performance Marketing Analyst at Alavya Homes

eCommerce platform for home décor and furnishings, serving European customers.

  • Drove 35% QoQ sales growth by optimizing Google & Meta Ads and improving ROI tracking with GA4 and Looker Studio; increased conversions by 47% through CRO and email automation.
  • Boosted organic traffic by 300% and top-3 SERP rankings by 130% through SEO audits, keyword clustering, and content optimization.

Technologies used: Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, Shopify, GA4, Looker Studio, Google Tag Manager, SEO, Email & SMS Automation, TikTok Ads, Influencer Marketing

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Muhammad A.

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Performance Marketer

Frankfurt am Main
Muhammad A.

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Performance Marketing Consultant

  • Identify and contact potential affiliates and creators based on target audiences, campaign objectives, product relevance, and partnership opportunities.
  • Build and maintain affiliate relationships through structured outreach, collaboration opportunities, ongoing communication, and partner engagement.
  • Develop and implement affiliate strategies to expand the partner network, increase creator participation, and support client campaign objectives.
  • Monitor affiliate performance using orders, conversions, revenue, engagement, and campaign data to identify optimization and growth opportunities.
  • Coordinate affiliate activities with clients and internal stakeholders, aligning partnerships, campaign requirements, testing plans, and performance goals.
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Christoph L.

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Interim Manager | Senior Digital Project & Program Lead

Mainz
Christoph L.

Last position:

Independent & Freelance at cosnova GmbH

  • Responsibility for digital programs as well as website and platform topics
  • Management of external agencies and implementation partners
  • Further development of the digital operating model
  • Optimization of workflows and work structures
  • After completion of the core mandate, occasional project-based support
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Sheyda H.

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Digital Marketing Freelancer

Berlin
Sheyda H.

Last position:

Office Assistant at Schülerhilfe

I work at Schülerhilfe as an office assistant in the sales and office department. My tasks include:

  • Customer communication
  • Consultation meetings
  • Sales
  • Contract processing
  • General administrative tasks
  • Telephone service

I do this work as part of a mini-job.

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Julia W.

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CRM & Online Marketing Expert & Founder DMX | Digital Manufactory

Landshut
Julia W.

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 לאורך the entire customer lifecycle
  • Developing, planning, and implementing lead generation strategies for trade fairs, 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 for automated qualification, activation, and further development of leads until they are ready for sales
  • Designing and implementing marketing automations to reduce manual processes and scale the delivery of relevant content
  • 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, as well as ad hoc campaigns
  • Responsibility for newsletter sign-ups as well as optimization of 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 implementation of ad hoc campaigns including A/B testing as well as continuous optimization of content, sending logic, and conversion
  • Analysis and evaluation of CRM performance and derivation of specific 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 development through implementation to analysis and continuous optimization
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Johann M.

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CX/CRM/Marketing Automation Project Manager with a strong focus on business analysis, transformation, and technology

Düsseldorf
Johann M.

Last position:

Project Manager at Staffing services provider with a focus on Finance & Controlling

  • Building a central data model to consolidate data from CRM (ATS), online marketing, HR, and finance
  • Integration of various data sources (including Sistrix, eTracker, HR Works, finance systems)
  • Creation of a unified data basis for reporting and management
  • Design and setup of the data structure
  • Business analysis and definition of KPIs
  • Coordination of data integration and alignment with business departments
  • Consolidation and normalization of heterogeneous data sources
  • Building an initial prototype in Excel
  • Further development and implementation in Microsoft Power BI
  • Central, consolidated data basis across multiple business areas
  • Transparent management of CRM/ATS, marketing, HR, and finance KPIs
  • Establishment of scalable BI reporting based on Power BI
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Jantien V.

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

Düsseldorf
Jantien V.

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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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Vitaliy M.

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Web Development, SEO, Online Marketing, Project Management

Cologne
Vitaliy M.

Last position:

Team Lead Development with a focus on lead generation at one of Germany's largest insurance companies

  • Backend WordPress web development.
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Eduard K.

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Performance Marketing Manager

Berlin
Eduard K.

Last position:

Performance Marketing Manager at Acceleratiq Agentur

  • Managing and scaling multiple client accounts (Meta & Google Ads) with a focus on ROAS and CPA
  • Developing and A/B testing ad creatives, offers, and landing pages
  • Building email and flow automations in Klaviyo (welcome, abandoned cart, post-purchase)

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Online Marketing Managers statistics

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

17 years

Online Marketing Managers in Germany have 17 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3.1 years

Online Marketing Managers in Germany stay in a single position for 3.1 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

11

Online Marketing Managers in Germany have completed 11 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Marketing, Sales, Project Management

Online Marketing Managers in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Marketing, Sales, and Project Management.

Top industries

Advertising, Retail, Information Technology

Online Marketing Managers in Germany are most in demand in Advertising, Retail, and Information Technology.

Certification focus areas

Marketing, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Online Marketing Managers in Germany earn their certifications most often in Marketing, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.

Bachelor's degree or higher

88%

88% of Online Marketing Managers in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

50%

50% of Online Marketing Managers in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

5%

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

Certifications per freelancer

1

Online Marketing Managers in Germany hold 1 professional certification on average.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Online Marketing Managers in Germany most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

97%

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

Based on our profile pool as of 6 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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7% of Online Marketing Managers in Germany charge less than €320 per day.
7% of Online Marketing Managers in Germany charge between €320 and €480 per day.
21% of Online Marketing Managers in Germany charge between €480 and €640 per day.
22% of Online Marketing Managers in Germany charge between €640 and €800 per day.
29% of Online Marketing Managers in Germany charge between €800 and €960 per day.
12% of Online Marketing Managers in Germany charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
2% of Online Marketing Managers in Germany charge €1120 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 Online Marketing Managers in Germany

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Daily rate avg. 708 €

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Median rate 720 €

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 6 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Online Marketing Managers experts industry focus

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

  • Advertising (75%)
  • Retail (57%)
  • Information Technology (55%)
  • Professional Services (54%)
  • Media and Entertainment (51%)
  • Education (34%)
  • Automotive (30%)
  • Manufacturing (28%)

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

About the role

Campaign focus

An Online Marketing Manager plans and runs digital channels that bring in traffic, leads, and sales. The work often covers search, social, display, email, content distribution, and conversion work on the website or landing pages. Strong freelancers can step into an existing setup, fix weak points, or build a channel plan from scratch.

Typical work

  • Set up and manage campaign structures across search, social, and display
  • Improve landing pages, forms, and user journeys for better conversion
  • Write briefs for ads, tracking, content, and design
  • Review performance data and turn it into clear actions
  • Align campaign work with sales, product, and content teams

Core skills

A strong Online Marketing Manager combines channel knowledge with analytical thinking and clean execution. They should understand tracking, KPIs, audience targeting, A/B testing, and how to connect media spend with business goals. The best people also know how to brief creatives, coordinate stakeholders, and keep campaigns moving without heavy supervision.

Tools and channels

Common tools include Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, CMS tools, email marketing systems, and reporting dashboards. Depending on the project, a digital marketing manager may also work with SEO tools, tag managers, CRM data, and marketing automation. In Germany, many clients need someone who can work confidently in English and, when needed, align with German-language content or local market teams.

When freelancers help

Companies bring in freelance online marketing managers when they need speed, extra capacity, or specialist know-how. This is common during launches, relaunches, seasonal peaks, restructures, or when internal teams need support for a specific channel. It is also a good fit if you need a performance marketer to review existing campaigns, take ownership of tracking, or improve results without adding a permanent role.

What strong people deliver

  • A clear channel strategy with priorities and budget logic
  • Better campaign performance through testing and iteration
  • Reliable reporting that management can actually use
  • Practical recommendations, not just analysis
  • Smooth collaboration with in-house marketing, sales, and agencies

A strong freelance Online Marketing Manager is easy to brief, works with little friction, and keeps focus on measurable outcomes. Look for someone who can explain decisions clearly, spot bottlenecks early, and adapt quickly when the market or the campaign data changes.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Online Marketing Managers.

A Online Marketing Manager plans, runs, and improves digital campaigns across channels such as search, social, email, and display. They often own the day-to-day execution, reporting, and optimization work. In many projects, they also help with landing pages, tracking, and the handoff between marketing and sales.

Look for a mix of channel knowledge, analytics, and structured execution. A good digital marketing manager should understand paid media, SEO basics, conversion optimization, and campaign measurement. Strong communication matters too, because they need to work with internal teams, agencies, and content owners.

Not always, but the roles overlap a lot. A performance marketer usually focuses more narrowly on paid channels and measurable acquisition results, while an Online Marketing Manager may cover broader online activity, including email, content distribution, and website conversion work. In smaller teams, one person often covers both.

A freelancer is often the better choice when you need immediate support, channel expertise, or temporary coverage. This is common for launches, campaign turnarounds, vacation gaps, and projects that do not justify a full-time role. It also helps when you want outside perspective on an existing setup.

Give the Online Marketing Manager access to your channels, tracking setup, reporting, brand guidelines, and current goals. They also need context on your target audience, offers, and any past campaign results. The clearer the input, the faster they can make useful decisions.

Most online marketing work can be done remotely because the core tasks live in ad accounts, analytics tools, and dashboards. On-site time can still help during workshops, launches, or close collaboration with sales and content teams. In Germany, many clients choose a hybrid setup when alignment matters more than daily execution.

Ask for examples of strategy, setup, and results from similar projects, then check how they explain the thinking behind their decisions. A strong online marketing manager does not just talk about clicks or impressions; they connect actions to leads, revenue, or other business goals. Clear reporting and practical recommendations are good signs.

An SEO manager focuses mainly on organic search visibility, technical improvements, content, and rankings. An Online Marketing Manager usually has a wider scope and may combine SEO with paid media, email, landing pages, and broader campaign management. If you need only organic growth, the narrower role can be enough.

The average hourly rate for Online Marketing Managers in Germany is 88 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 708 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers working as Online Marketing Managers in Germany, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers working as Online Marketing Managers in Germany have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers working as Online Marketing Managers in Germany are German (100%), English (96%), and Spanish (25%).

The most common industries among freelancers working as Online Marketing Managers in Germany are Advertising (75%), Retail (57%), and Information Technology (55%).

The most common business areas among freelancers working as Online Marketing Managers in Germany are Marketing (100%), Sales (69%), and Project Management (61%).

FRATCH Online Marketing Managers 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.

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