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Erik Trinkaus

Managing Director & Founder

Erik Trinkaus
Delingsdorf, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present
4 years 2 months
Delingsdorf, Germany

Managing Director & Founder

Dasqualitätssiegel.de

  • Developed and operated an independent quality seal service for e-commerce products
  • Built trust through verifiable quality standards and transparent testing processes
  • Positioned as an external quality partner for brands on Amazon and in the D2C space
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024
3 years

Coach & Advisor

AMZ Hackers / Freie Beratung

  • Provided strategic and operational support to FBA sellers in the Amazon ecosystem
  • Scaling, creative testing, brand building and content optimization
  • Technical support within the AMZ Hackers network, sparring and Amazon FBA & Seller Central workshops in the fast-track program
Jan 2021 - Present
5 years 2 months

Managing Director & Founder

Trinkaus Ventures Holding GmbH

  • Built own consumer goods brands in e-commerce
  • Brand development, product strategy, sales and international expansion
  • Built and exited the brand “Helperfect” with four Amazon bestsellers (sold to an aggregator in 2022)
Jan 2019 - Present
7 years 2 months

Amazon PPC + SEO Freelancer

Trinkaus Ecom

  • Brand building consulting and operational implementation for scaling FBA sellers
  • Brand positioning
  • Amazon PPC, SEO and KPI tracking
  • Creative testing and product testing
  • Content optimization
  • Creative workflows with AI (Midjourney, ChatGPT, process automation with ChatGPT, n8n & Co, Canva)
  • External marketplace management for mid-sized companies and D2C brands
Jan 1989 - Dec 2019
31 years

Process optimization, music producer, DJ & creative entrepreneur

Self-employed

  • Automation (“Erick Decks”)
  • International artist career and label management
  • Event management, music publishing and partnerships with global brands

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Arts and Crafts (31 years), Media and Entertainment (31 years), Retail (7 years), and Professional Services (4 years).

Arts and Crafts
Media and Entertainment
Retail
Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Marketing (37 years), Operations (34 years), Project Management (31 years), Business Intelligence (7 years), Product Development (5 years), and Sales (5 years).

Marketing
Operations
Project Management
Business Intelligence
Product Development
Sales

Summary

Strategic e-commerce consultant with a clear focus on Amazon marketplace management, brand building and scalable processes. I help growing D2C brands and established companies build and expand their presence on Amazon – modular, hands-on and with deep tech understanding. As an external marketplace manager, I take on responsibility where internal resources end – from creative to account optimization.

Coach & Advisor for the leading Amazon-FBA network AMZ Hackers. Founder of the brand Helperfect, successfully sold to an aggregator after scaling to four best-selling products.

My special focus is on continuous learning in the field of artificial intelligence, to always implement processes in a contemporary, automated and state-of-the-art way.

Skills

Expertise

  • Amazon Fba & Seller Central
  • Marketplace Management
  • Amazon Ppc + Seo
  • Brand Building
  • Brand Positioning
  • Amazon Ppc, Seo & Kpi Tracking
  • Creative Testing & Product Testing
  • Creative Workflows With Ai (E.g. Midjourney, Chatgpt, Process Automation With Chatgpt, N8n & Co.)
  • Process Optimization
  • Automation

Tools & Software

  • Amazon Sc
  • Helium10
  • Canva
  • Photoshop
  • Meta Ads Manager
  • Shopify
  • Chatgpt
  • Midjourney
  • Etsy

Personal Strengths

  • Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen
  • Quick Implementation & Hands-on Mentality
  • Affinity For Innovation With A Focus On Automation & Ai
  • Authentic Communication & Trust-based Client Relationships

Languages

German
Native
English
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Where is Erik based?

Erik is based in Delingsdorf, Germany.

What languages does Erik speak?

Erik speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Erik have?

Erik has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Erik has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 7 years and 5 months. Note that Erik may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Erik be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Erik would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director & Founder, Coach & Advisor, Amazon PPC + SEO Freelancer.

What is Erik's latest experience?

Erik's most recent position is Managing Director & Founder at Dasqualitätssiegel.de.

What companies has Erik worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Erik has worked for Dasqualitätssiegel.de, AMZ Hackers / Freie Beratung, Trinkaus Ventures Holding GmbH, and Trinkaus Ecom.

Which industries is Erik most experienced in?

Erik is most experienced in industries like Arts and Crafts, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Retail. Erik also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Erik most experienced in?

Erik is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Operations, and Project Management. Erik also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Product Development, and Sales.

Which industries has Erik worked in recently?

Erik has recently worked in industries like Retail and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Erik worked in recently?

Erik has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

What is the availability of Erik?

Erik is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Erik?

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