François-alexandre Garçon

Head of Marketing

Bidingen, Germany
Experience
Nov 2021 - Present
3 years 9 months

Head of Marketing

Sytech Gruppe

  • Developed and implemented the international marketing strategy for multiple subsidiaries in Europe and North America.
  • Led the marketing team and collaborated closely with sales, product development, IT, and international marketing partners.
  • Planned and executed international campaigns, boosting brand reach by 30%.
  • Managed the budget with a focus on optimal allocation of resources across digital and traditional marketing channels.
  • Launched new international websites for several group companies and continuously optimized performance through data-driven analysis.
  • Oversaw trade shows and events.
Oct 2014 - Aug 2022
7 years 11 months

Marketing & Communications Consulting

Moral & Werte

  • Provided strategic advice and execution for brand development, social media marketing, and content strategies for various clients.
  • Successfully ran SEO/SEA campaigns to increase the brands’ online visibility.
  • Created marketing materials and ran social media campaigns on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Clients include: Kloster Kitchen/Curameo AG, Gojinade Goji-Li GmbH.

May 2012 - Oct 2021
9 years 6 months

International Marketing Manager

ZARGES GmbH

  • Developed and managed the digital and e-commerce strategy.
  • Designed and enhanced international websites with annual growth of around 10%.
  • Built and managed the video unit.
  • Acted as an internal corporate consultant for marketing planning and media planning.
  • Budget planning.
  • Successfully introduced the American brand Werner, a WernerCo brand and world leader in ladders, to the German-speaking market.
Aug 2010 - Apr 2012
1 year 9 months

Key Account Manager, Content Creation Lead

Bloom GmbH

  • Project and staff management.
  • Concept development and copywriting.
  • Team leadership, content creation.
  • Process optimization.
  • On-page and off-page optimization.
  • Planning and managing website relaunches.
  • Budget planning and budget control.

Clients: Tucher Bräu, Zirndorfer, Lederer Bräu, Ocoo Beauty Drink, Novartis, Springer Automotive, SPD city council group, Gigaset/Siemens, Microsoft Germany, Sloggi, Triumph, Valisere.

Jan 2009 - Jul 2010
1 year 7 months

Account Director

defacto.kreativ GmbH

  • Led the account management team.
  • Managed a campaign budget of approx. €1.2 million annually.
  • Built and expanded client relationships.
Dec 2007 - Dec 2008
1 year 1 month

Key Account Manager

defacto.kreativ GmbH

  • Managed accounts and led the Creative Unit team.
  • Business development (increased client's budget responsibility for Uponor from EUR 400,000 to EUR 600,000 per year).
  • Controlling, media planning, process management/optimization.
  • B2B and B2C direct and dialogue marketing campaigns.

Clients: Uponor GmbH, Aston Martin Lagonda, Kenny S., onlineprinters.com, Skoda Auto, Audi, EnBW, Wüstenrot, ARAL.

Dec 2004 - Nov 2007
3 years

Account Manager

Bloom GmbH

  • Designed, managed, and supported integrated B2B and B2C campaigns.
  • Reporting/presentations, strategic brand management.
  • Sales promotion, POS marketing, corporate design.
  • Coordinated and managed internal departments (copy, concept, media/production, and creative) and external service providers.

Clients: Concord GmbH, Heidelberger Leben, Clerical Medical, Tucher Bräu, Zirndorfer Bräu, Lederer Bräu, Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution.

Dec 2004 - Dec 2006
2 years 1 month
Nuremberg, Germany

Studied Communications Management

Bayerische Akademie für Werbung & Marketing

Degree: Diplom-Kommunikationswirt (BAW), grade 1.93, award-winning thesis

Sep 2001 - Aug 2004
3 years
Munich, Germany

Advertising Sales Trainee

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Aug 2000 - Aug 2001
1 year 1 month
Peißenberg, Germany

Civil Service

Individual care for severely disabled people

Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany

Technical High School Diploma

Fachoberschule

Business, Administration & Legal Affairs

Degree: Subject-specific university entrance qualification

Summary

With over 20 years of experience in strategic planning and creative execution of integrated marketing campaigns, I bring solid know-how in brand management, digital marketing, and international project management. I have successfully led international teams, launched brands, and optimized marketing processes to drive targeted revenue growth and brand strengthening.

What matters most to me is combining creativity with data-driven analysis: from developing effective marketing strategies to managing digital campaigns and optimizing based on market and trend analyses.

My working style is pragmatic, solution-oriented, and always focused on sustainable success and a motivated team.

Languages
German
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Dec 2004 - Dec 2006

Bayerische Akademie für Werbung & Marketing

Diplom Kommunikationswirt, grade 1.93, award-winning thesis · Communications Management · Nuremberg, Germany

Sep 2001 - Aug 2004

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Subject-specific university entrance qualification · Business, Administration & Legal Affairs · Weilheim in Oberbayern, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Advertising Sales IHK

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