Franz S.

Freelance Account Manager

Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jul 2025 - Present
4 months
Düsseldorf, Germany
Remote

Freelance Client Partner

Human Unlimited GmbH

Strategic advice and support for NEW AG on various marketing projects. Development and presentation of communication and brand strategies focused on concept design and close client collaboration.

May 2025 - Present
6 months
Cologne, Germany
Hybrid

Freelance Consultant

LassMaMachen Entertainment UG

Responsible for developing and implementing the marketing strategy for [link] and acquiring sales and cooperation partners. Support for merch projects for artists like Mo-Torres, Querbeat and die Höhner, including product development, coordination with the bands and project management.

Sep 2024 - Feb 2025
6 months
Cologne, Germany
On-site

Freelance Digital Project Manager

DocCheck AG

  • Project planning and execution, budget control, SEO and UX, as well as negotiating offers. + Support for pharma clients STADA, ConvaTec and Takeda, as well as Aral AG.
Feb 2024 - May 2024
4 months
Hybrid

Freelance Project Manager

ARAG SE

  • Relaunch of the promotional material shop + Development of concepts, tenders and execution of marketing projects + Management of product launches
May 2022 - Sep 2022
5 months

Freelance Account Manager

Zenithmedia GmbH

  • Single point of contact for client GlaxoSmithKline regarding all marketing campaigns such as Dr.Best, Zovirax and Gürtelrose
  • Implementation of international advertising campaigns across TV, digital, OOH and print.
Dec 2021 - Mar 2022
4 months

Freelance Project Manager

Digitas Pixelpark (Publicis)

  • Managing international marketing and digital campaigns for clients like Quirion and Beiersdorf.
Jul 2021 - Sep 2021
3 months

Freelance IT Project Manager

Antwerpes AG

  • Managing the Bristol Myers Squibb account for website, SEO, SEA, tracking, web applications and newsletters
  • Developing strategy concepts and implementing a new corporate identity
  • Leading the project to create a web integration for updating customer data
  • Managing SEA campaigns, e.g. keyword research & optimization.
Jul 2021 - Sep 2021
3 months

Freelance Project Manager

Brandung GmbH & Co. KG

  • Project management of various IT projects for the client Eurorad.
Nov 2020 - Present
5 years
Cologne, Germany

Co-founder

Zohus Rheinmanufaktur

  • Responsible for all marketing activities, social media, retail sales, partnerships, influencer marketing, B2B and the online shop.
Nov 2020 - Dec 2024
4 years 2 months

Co-founder

Superpapers.de

  • Responsible for all marketing activities and the online shop.
Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
2 months

Freelance Digital Project Manager

McCann Erickson GmbH

  • Project management for the client ALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. OHG
  • Conceptual and operational execution of various projects on [link], e.g., the Beach Volleyball World Championship.
Mar 2019 - Apr 2019
2 months

Freelance Project Manager

ALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. OHG

  • Project management of strategic digital projects
  • Implementation of various website projects such as Grillwelt, Festivalwelt, and Akkuwelt.
Feb 2019 - Mar 2019
2 months

Freelance Digital Project Manager

McCann Erickson GmbH

  • Project management for the client ALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. OHG
  • Conceptual and operational execution of various projects on [link], e.g., the Beach Volleyball World Championship.
Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
7 months

Freelance Project Manager

SapientRazorfish

  • Project management of strategic e-commerce projects for the client NISSAN Center Europe GmbH
  • Content and strategic support of dealer websites
  • Organization and preparation of a national dealer workshop.
Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
2 months

Freelance Project Manager

Zone GmbH

  • Execution of full-service digital campaigns for various clients
  • Editorial community management.
Jan 2018 - Feb 2018
2 months

Freelance Digital Project Manager

McCann Erickson GmbH

  • Project management for the client ALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. OHG
  • Conceptual and operational implementation of various projects on [link], such as the Beach Volleyball World Championship.
Aug 2017 - Dec 2018
1 year 5 months

Freelance Consultant

Sarula.de

  • Acquisition of new partners and clients
  • Responsible for social media, online marketing and the website.
Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
5 months

Freelance CRM Campaign Manager

REWE Digital GmbH

  • Design and execution of CRM campaigns in the areas of email, affiliate, social media and print
  • Aligning requirements and concepts with the specialist departments
  • Quality assurance of campaign implementation
  • Strategic optimization of various websites and landing pages.
Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
5 months

Freelance Project Manager

Zone GmbH

  • Conceptual development and execution of full-service digital campaigns for clients in the cosmetics, toy and service industries, as well as the public sector
  • Editorial community management.
Jan 2017 - Present
8 years 10 months
Germany

Consultant

Brainpartners

  • Marketing investment management
  • Client acquisition and support in the NRW region
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 years

Freelance Consultant

My Schoko World

  • Acquisition of new partners
  • Social media marketing and management of the online shop.
Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
3 months

Freelance Online Project Manager

Heye GmbH

  • Project management of digital advertising materials for BMW Group, i.e. client consulting, briefing creation, strategic advice and commercial campaign handling
  • Organizing and leading a client workshop on digital advertising opportunities
  • Optimizing existing project management processes.
Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
3 months

Campaign Manager Strategic Marketing & Media Services / Junior Campaign Manager Music & Tour Cooperations

MM Merchandising Media GmbH (ProSiebenSat1 Media AG)

  • As Strategic Marketing & Media Services Campaign Manager: Project management and coordination of music cooperations.
  • As Strategic Marketing & Media Services Campaign Manager: Media planning, media analysis and TV media consulting for music & entertainment, licensing, games and digital.
  • As Strategic Marketing & Media Services Campaign Manager: Implementation and support of a TV media screening function across all diversification areas.
  • As Strategic Marketing & Media Services Campaign Manager: Campaign management, media planning and monitoring of in-house digital advertising campaigns in diversification.
  • As Junior Campaign Manager Music & Tour Cooperations: Project management and coordination of music cooperations.
  • As Junior Campaign Manager Music & Tour Cooperations: Media consulting, media bookings and media analysis.
  • As Junior Campaign Manager Music & Tour Cooperations: Preparing monthly plans and reports.
Apr 2016 - Sep 2016
6 months

Freelance Project Manager

Sky Deutschland GmbH

  • PMO in charge of launching the new entertainment channel Sky Cinema Family HD.
  • Managing project timelines, milestone documentation, coordination with stakeholders (Film, CRM, Sales, Marketing, Technology, IT, Finance, Controlling, Research and Media Management) and international colleagues in the UK and Italy.
Jul 2015 - Present
10 years 4 months
Cologne, Germany

Freelancer and Interim Manager / Independent Marketing and Project Management Consultant

Self-employed

  • Freelancer and interim manager from Cologne with over 20 years of experience in marketing and sales marketing, digital marketing, project management, e-commerce and the media industry.
  • I started my career at ProSiebenSat1 Group in music & tour, SevenVentures and digital marketing for international clients.
  • Since 2015, self-employed, working with clients in entertainment, automotive, retail, insurance, consumer goods, cosmetics, public sector, telecommunications and life sciences.
  • Founded two successful companies: Zohus Rheinmanufaktur, a sustainable streetwear label from Cologne, and Superpapers, a provider of colorful products for cheerful children's rooms.
Feb 2012 - Mar 2015
3 years 2 months

Project & Advertising Manager

SevenOne Media GmbH (ProSiebenSat1 Media AG)

  • Project management of online and mobile campaigns for international key accounts like McDonald’s, Apple, Google, Ubisoft and Nintendo
  • Technical consulting for media agencies and direct clients on various specials like contests, microsites, crossmedia and social media campaigns, and homepage events.
Apr 2011 - Jan 2012
10 months

Internal Agency Manager

SevenOne Media GmbH (ProSiebenSat1 Media AG)

  • The Strategic Marketing and Media Services department was integrated into SevenOne Media as an internal agency.
  • The scope of work remains unchanged.
Jul 2008 - Mar 2011
2 years 9 months

Campaign Manager Strategic Marketing and Media Services

SevenOne Media GmbH (ProSiebenSat1 Media AG)

  • Campaign management of Media-for-Revenue-Share projects like Zalando, Trivago, MrSpex, GameDuell or Preis24
  • Creating market and potential analyses to support sales, coordinating spot production and booking ad materials, advising clients on campaign planning and optimization, creating reports and performance analyses.
  • Media planning, media analysis and TV media consulting for music & entertainment, licensing, games, video on demand, Starwatch Music, commerce and Pro7Sat1 Digital.
  • Monthly reporting and forecasting for the diversification area
  • Campaign management, media planning and monitoring of digital in-house advertising campaigns in diversification.
Feb 2006 - Jun 2006
5 months

Marketing, PR and Sales Intern

CP Forum GmbH & Co. KG

Jun 2005 - Dec 2005
7 months

Marketing, PR and Sales Intern

Give Media GmbH & Co. KG / Give Records

Feb 2005 - May 2005
4 months

Marketing and Sales Intern

Jamba! GmbH / VeriSign

Jul 2004 - Nov 2004
5 months

Marketing and Sales Intern

Bavaria Sonor Musikverlag und Merchandising GmbH

Summary

As an experienced interim manager with extensive expertise in marketing, project management and e-commerce, I support companies in successfully implementing complex projects and achieving their business goals. My references include well-known companies in the pharma and healthcare, retail, insurance, automotive and TV sectors. These include companies such as ProSiebenSat1, Sky, BMW, REWE, PAYBACK, Ravensburger, Avon, Stadtwerke Düsseldorf, NISSAN, ALDI Nord, McCann Erickson, Bristol Myers Squibb, Quirion, Beiersdorf, GlaxoSmithKline, Stadapharm, Convatec, Aral and ARAG, as well as renowned agencies such as Zenithmedia, Heye, Publicies and Doccheck.

My expertise lies in leading projects, developing digital business models and implementing effective digital and social media strategies. In account management, I have extensive experience in successfully collaborating with international partners and stakeholders. With my solid marketing expertise and strong network, I can contribute to optimizing processes and maximizing efficiency and growth.

In addition, I am the founder of the sustainable fashion label ZOHUS, for which I am solely responsible for the online shop and all marketing activities. This includes developing and implementing marketing strategies, social media management, sales control and managing paid advertising campaigns.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary

Education

Oct 2003 - Jun 2004

Anglia Ruskin University

Bachelor of Arts (honours) · International Business Management · Cambridge, United Kingdom

Oct 2001 - Jun 2003

International Business School Freiburg

Higher Diploma · International Management · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

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