Beate Blindow

Lecturer

Jever, Germany

Experience

Jan 2020 - Present
4 years 7 months
Berlin, Germany

Lecturer

WBS-Akademie

Online training in the areas of marketing and HR

Jan 2018 - Present
7 years 7 months

Authorized Process Consultant

Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Soziales

unternehmensWert: Mensch plus – Consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises on digital transformation

unternehmensWert: Mensch – Consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises on future-oriented personnel policy

Nov 2016 - Present
8 years 9 months
London, United Kingdom

Business Sommelier

The Training School

Self-employed as trainer, coach, consultant and speaker

Jul 2016 - Present
9 years 1 month
London, United Kingdom

Lead Trainer Germany – as independent trainer

The Training School

  • Freestyle – Burger King, Five Guys, UCI Cinema
  • First & Second Serve Training Hilton (Kitzbühel, Batumi)
May 2006 - Nov 2016
10 years 7 months

Trainer for the Northern Sales Region

Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG – reorganized into Coca-Cola European Partners GmbH

Training and development of the sales team including the Customer Service Center and managers in the Northern region

  • Consulting and support for managers including change processes (coaching, training and individual on-the-job measures)
  • Implementation of training programs for sales, CSC and other service areas
  • Supervision of managers in team meetings and conducting teambuilding measures
  • Moderation of events
  • National Water Ambassador: Designing national training and training materials (Adventure Based Learning, trainings and workshops) for the sales force
  • Training managers as coaches through training, coaching and on-the-job measures
  • Conducting specialized management trainings and exercises for management level III (situational leadership, communication, change processes, effective meetings, health)
  • Health: Healthy leadership, health coaching, and health steward BGM in Bremen (especially stress prevention)
Jul 2003 - May 2006
2 years 11 months
Berlin, Germany

Channel Manager

Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG

Development, planning and management of channel-specific concepts and programs to develop and promote sales in discounters and Cash & Carry. Coordination of channel- and customer-specific measures with CCDV, brand management, packaging and the sales regions. Responsible for training in the marketing department

  • Start up of the cooler campaign H-Markt 2004–2006 in close cooperation with Sales Training & Development, CCDV and TVG
  • Development and implementation of the 1.25 l non-returnable pack at Plus in close cooperation with packaging and CCDV
  • Development and implementation of the 1.5 l non-returnable pack at Lidl in close cooperation with packaging and CCDV
  • Development and implementation of a loyalty program in C&C (test at Metro) for re-sellers in kiosks and snack bars
  • Development and implementation of technical training in marketing for apprentices
Nov 2001 - Jun 2003
1 year 8 months
Mölln, Germany

Head of Sales Promotion in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania/Mölln

Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG

Implementation of all national marketing/PR programs and development, planning and management of independent local brand and sales promotion programs for the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania/Mölln sales region.

  • Market potential analysis of the B-market in beverages in general and in meaningful new areas of on-the-go snacks in the greater Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania/Mölln area in cooperation with the University of Rostock (Prof. Dr. Benkenstein) and Business Information HQ CCEAG
  • Development and implementation of a Coca-Cola strengthening program to proactively address competitors in cooperation with CCE AG HQ (strengthening local relevance through radio partnership program, soccer activation program, visibility concept, locally relevant events, tourism program)
  • Development and implementation of an integrated marketing planning and execution program (Marketing Execution Tools) for all national, CCEAG-wide and local activities (product launches, promotions, events including monitoring reports and budget allocations and controls)
  • Development of local sales promotion programs to acquire top customers and top events (Snow Fun Park, IGA etc.)

Management of 7 employees.

Oct 2000 - Nov 2001
1 year 2 months
Berlin, Germany

Channel Manager

Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG

Development, planning and management of channel-specific concepts and programs to develop and promote sales in self-service department stores and consumer markets. Coordination of channel- and customer- specific measures with CCDV, brand management, packaging and the regions. Responsible for training in the marketing department and supervision of two apprentices.

  • Channel lead within the CCE AG discounter strategy working group in cooperation with GmbH/CCDV (strategic analyses with recommendations to the working group and collaboration on subsequent strategy)
  • Development of new merchandising standards CCE AG-wide in cooperation with representatives from the regions, CCIV and GmbH
  • Drafting of a brand-package recommendation (SKUs) per channel in cooperation with GmbH (Package Management) and sales region representatives
May 1998 - Sep 2000
2 years 5 months
Berlin, Germany

Product Promotion Manager

Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG

Development, planning and management of new, innovative channel-specific promotion concepts and display programs in coordination with brand management and regional POP departments to drive sales in the eastern German market. Development of specific marketing measures for the eastern region.

  • Development and implementation of integrated launch plans for Fanta Lime, Fanta Wild Berries for the entire eastern region (creation of integrated programs for the wholesale and retail markets for Fanta Lime and Fanta Wild Berries and an additional media plan for Fanta Lime)
  • Development of new, standalone Coca-Cola promotions and POP activations as a supplement to the national program for the eastern German market. Example: multipack promotion 6×1.5 l RR with built-in Christmas CD in the carton base, various display programs with and without bottle bridges
  • Special project: internal kick-off event for approx. 650 employees of the eastern region
Nov 1996 - Apr 1998
1 year 6 months
Berlin, Germany

Event Manager

Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke AG

Development, planning and execution of new, innovative, nationwide event concepts including event equipment and clothing in coordination with brand management to enhance image and sales

  • Project management of the first information and motivation event (kick-off event) for the entire CCE AG in Nuremberg
  • Development and implementation of the trend sport Kick-Tennis
  • Concept development of regional mega events in coordination with the respective areas and brand management (SAW Hitarena music tour with the radio station SAW, Beach Party Warnemünde in cooperation with the radio station Antenne Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania)
  • Conceptual execution of the Christmas Truck Tour ’97
  • Evaluation and performance review of existing event tours and sponsorship agreements in collaboration with area management and specialist departments; development of proposals and concrete measures to increase efficiency and effectiveness
  • Planning, coordination and control of CCE AG’s participation in trades shows of national significance; review of current trade show appearances
Apr 1995 - Jan 1996
10 months
Berlin, Germany

Brand Operations Manager (New Products)

Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke GmbH

Strategic planning for the operational implementation of regional marketing programs to promote sales of the Bonaqa, Nestea, Cappy and Kinley brands

  • Introduction of BONAQA Medium and Still; Nestea and the entire Kinley range
  • Definition of objectives and programs to build, expand and secure the market position of the new products
  • Development and planning of targeted regional marketing programs/measures (e.g. shopping cart advertising, Kinley mixing program for the retail market)
  • Operational adaptation of national marketing strategies and programs
  • Development and management of necessary promotion and POP materials and promotion clothing
  • Evaluation and control of all marketing measures regarding their effectiveness
  • Special project: development of new promotion and trade show clothing for all core brands with Esmod fashion school in Munich and Berlin in cooperation with GmbH (brand management and PR)
Sep 1994 - Mar 1995
7 months
Berlin, Germany

Sales Promoter

Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke GmbH

Marketing measures to increase sales of all core brands and new launches

  • Project manager for incentive trip to Barcelona for 600 salespeople in the eastern region
  • Various tailor-made promotions for wholesale and hospitality markets
  • Co-organizer of the first international MIT (Merchandising Impact Team) in Berlin for approx. 200 Coca-Cola employees from across Europe.
Jan 1992 - Aug 1994
1 year 8 months
Poland

Finance

Coca-Cola West Poland Sp.z.o.o

Development of the Coca-Cola business in northern and western Poland within the finance department

  • Purchasing, management and handling of all exports of investment and consumer goods from Germany to Poland
  • Coordination during the first start-up phase (1 year) of all soft drink production and logistics for Poland from two CCEG production sites (Lichterfelde and Boltenhagen)
  • After the start-up phase, expansion of responsibilities to include insurance and cash management (monitoring receivables and preparing the monthly cash flow rolling estimate for CC-Company Atlanta)
Jul 1991 - Dec 1993
2 years 6 months
Berlin, Germany

System Administrator

Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke GmbH

Role in central HR. Building the Coca-Cola business in the new federal states within the HR department.

  • System administrator: HR2000, TD2000, AM2000 – setup, management and customization of the American system in cooperation with Coca-Cola Company Atlanta HR department and German software provider HR2000.
  • Participation in the ‘Move to Berlin’ project for GmbH employees (apartment search/hotel bookings)
  • Contribution to the first CCEG seminar catalog and support for the first seminars in sales, production and HR.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

Oct 1988 - Jun 1991

Freie Universität Berlin

Diplom-Kauffrau · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany

Oct 1985 - Jun 1988

Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Economics and Business Administration · Kiel, Germany

Oct 1976 - Jun 1984

Mariengymnasium

Abitur (German University Entrance Qualification) · Jever, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Authorized Process Consultant unternehmensWert: Mensch plus

Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

Authorized Process Consultant unternehmensWert: Mensch

Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

Certificate: System Constellation Leadership in Management, Research and Continuing Education Contexts at Uni Bremen – two-year curriculum

Uni Bremen

Systemic Health Coach

ISCO AG Berlin

Systemic Coach

ISCO AG Berlin

Water Sommelier

Doemens

Certification as Sales Master Trainer

Certificate of Trainer Training

Team Connex

First Certificate in English

University of Cambridge