Alexej L. - Project Management Consultant

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years

Berlin, Germany

Project Management Consultant

Bayes Esports

Bayes is a global leader in esports data providing exclusive content to its growing customer base.
Reviewed current product offer and built a vertically integrated product offering.
Achieved scalability and automation of sales processes.
Increased transparency internally and for all external stakeholders on product-related topics.

Apr 2022 - Present

3 years 9 months

Berlin, Germany

Founder & CEO

Amongst Plebs

Amongst Plebs is a unique and Bitcoin-inspired streetwear brand; all products are sustainably sourced and stand out in the busy market of Bitcoin merchandise.
Used the brand as a creative playing and learning field to help spread Bitcoin anecdotes, stories, and knowledge with unique streetwear.
Launched a fully functional store with 40+ products and sold almost 100 items within the first four weeks post launch.

Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

10 months

Sabbatical

Took time off after nearly seven years in Dubai to collect experiences around the world.
Went on game drives in Africa, wine tastings in the Douro Valley, and climbed sand dunes in Namibia’s Sossusvlei.
Reconnected with friends and family in Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, UAE, UK, USA, and South Africa.

May 2017 - May 2021

4 years 1 month

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Product & Pricing Manager (Teamlead)

Mercedes Benz Cars Middle East

Led a team of three responsible for the entire product life-cycle management of all compact cars, SUVs, and niche vehicles in the Middle East region (10 markets).
Ensured timely product launches and competitive portfolio pricing to maximize volume and profit.
Merged pricing and product teams, hired and trained new members, and accompanied promotion of two team members within two years.
Led pricing process improvements, transforming internal pricing into a leaner, faster, and market-focused process.
Successfully launched the G-Class and facilitated VIP delivery of first production vehicles globally to the royal family of Dubai.
Migrated formerly Excel-based workflows onto Power BI and created a pricing database for strategic decisions 24/7.

Feb 2015 - Apr 2017

2 years 3 months

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Product Manager

Audi Volkswagen Middle East

Performed proactive life-cycle management for the entire Audi model range as Product Manager for 10 markets.
Secured successful launches and life-cycle management for over 20 carlines and developed long-term strategies for competitive market positioning.
Integrated major product changes mid life-cycle to secure volume, improving the challenging market position of the A4; sales forecasts were reached post integration.
Implemented the Audi line strategy in the Middle East region to simplify the product offer.

Feb 2013 - Jan 2015

2 years

Ingolstadt, Germany

Market Support for France & Netherlands

Audi AG

Secured production for designated regional offices and supported partners with timely and correct order placement.
Supported sales target achievement and maintained a sufficient production pipeline with no supply-side issues.
Introduced proactive management reports to flag production shortcomings and find workarounds.
Implemented a unique engine variation mid lifecycle to meet tight CO2 emission targets, steering production and logistics until products arrived at the warehouse.

Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

6 months

Maastricht, Netherlands

Teaching Assistant, Department of Strategy & Organization

Maastricht University

Jan 2011 - May 2011

5 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Internship, Sales Western Europe

Audi AG

Jan 2011 - May 2011

5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Internship, Quality Sales – Warranty and Goodwill

Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche AG

Summary

I am a multicultural individual, born in Germany, raised in a bilingual household.

I am passionate about music, streetwear fashion, cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin and all the different disciplines that impact it (e.g. economics, law, property rights, philosophy, networks etc.)