Franz S.

Freelance Account Manager

Cologne, Germany

Experience

Jul 2025 - Present
2 months
Düsseldorf, Germany
Remote

Freelance Client Partner

Human Unlimited GmbH

Strategic consulting and support for NEW AG in various marketing projects. Developing and presenting communication and brand strategies with a focus on conceptual design and close client support.

May 2025 - Present
4 months
Cologne, Germany
Hybrid

Freelance Consultant

LassMaMachen Entertainment UG

Responsible for developing and implementing the marketing strategy for [link], as well as acquiring sales and cooperation partners. Supported 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, and 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 materials shop + Development of concepts, tendering, and execution of marketing projects + Leading product launches
May 2022 - Sep 2022
5 months

Freelance Account Manager

Zenithmedia GmbH

  • Main point of contact for the client GlaxoSmithKline for all marketing campaigns such as Dr. Best, Zovirax, and shingles
  • Execution of international ad campaigns in 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 client Bristol Myers Squibb on website, SEO, SEA, tracking, web applications, and newsletters
  • Developing strategy concepts and implementing a new corporate identity
  • Project lead for creating a web integration to update customer data
  • Managing SEA campaigns, e.g. keyword research and optimization.
Jul 2021 - Sep 2021
3 months

Freelance Project Manager

Brandung GmbH & Co. KG

  • Managing various IT projects for the client Eurorad.
Nov 2020 - Present
4 years 10 months
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 implementation of various projects on [link], such as the Beach Volleyball World Championship.
Mar 2019 - Apr 2019
2 months

Freelance Project Manager

ALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. OHG

  • Project management of strategic projects in the digital sector
  • 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 implementation of various projects on [link], such as 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

  • Implementation 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 website.
Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
5 months

Freelance CRM Campaign Manager

REWE Digital GmbH

  • Designing and implementing CRM campaigns in the areas of Email, Affiliate, Social Media and Print
  • Aligning requirements and concepts with the 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 implementation of full-service digital campaigns for clients in the cosmetics, toys and services industries, as well as the public sector
  • Editorial community management.
Jan 2017 - Present
8 years 8 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 cooperation 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 the BMW Group, i.e. client consulting, briefing creation, strategic advice and commercial campaign execution
  • Organizing and leading a client workshop on digital advertising opportunities
  • Optimizing the 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 Campaign Manager Strategic Marketing & Media Services: project management and coordination of music cooperations.
  • As Campaign Manager Strategic Marketing & Media Services: media planning, media analysis and TV media consulting for music & entertainment, licensing, games and digital.
  • As Campaign Manager Strategic Marketing & Media Services: implementation and management of a TV media screening function for all diversification areas.
  • As Campaign Manager Strategic Marketing & Media Services: campaign management, media planning and monitoring of in-house digital advertising campaigns in the diversification area.
  • As Junior Campaign Manager Music & Tour Cooperations: project management and coordination of music cooperations.
  • As Junior Campaign Manager Music & Tour Cooperations: media consulting, media buying and media analysis.
  • As Junior Campaign Manager Music & Tour Cooperations: creation of monthly plans and reports.
Apr 2016 - Sep 2016
6 months

Freelance Project Manager

Sky Deutschland GmbH

  • Responsible PMO for the launch of the new entertainment channel Sky Cinema Family HD
  • Managing project timelines, documenting milestones, coordinating with individual 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 2 months
Cologne, Germany

Freelancer and Interim Manager / Self-Employed 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.
  • My professional career began at the ProSiebenSat1 Group in the areas of music & tours, SevenVentures and the digital marketing of international clients.
  • Since 2015, working independently for clients in entertainment, automotive, retail, insurance, consumer goods, cosmetics, the public sector, telecommunications and life science.
  • Founded two successful companies: Zohus Rheinmanufaktur, the sustainable streetwear label from Cologne. Superpapers, a provider of colorful products for happy 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 such as McDonald’s, Apple, Google, Ubisoft and Nintendo
  • Technical consulting for media agencies and direct clients in implementing 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 is 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 such as Zalando, Trivago, MrSpex, GameDuell and Preis24
  • Creation of market and potential analyses to support sales, coordination of spot production and booking of advertising media, client advising on campaign planning and optimization, preparation of reports and performance analyses.
  • Media planning, media analysis and TV media consulting for the areas 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 self-promotion campaigns in the Diversification area.
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

With extensive experience as an interim manager specializing in marketing, project management, and e-commerce, I help companies successfully carry out complex projects and meet their business goals. My references include well-known companies in pharma and healthcare, retail, insurance, automotive, and TV. These include 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 leading agencies like Zenithmedia, Heye, Publicis, and Doccheck.

My expertise is in leading projects, developing digital business models, and executing effective digital and social media strategies. In account management, I have broad experience working successfully with international partners and stakeholders. With my solid marketing background and strong network, I contribute to process optimization and maximize efficiency and growth.

On the side, I founded the sustainable fashion label ZOHUS, where I independently manage both the online store and all marketing activities. This includes developing and implementing marketing strategies, social media management, sales coordination, and running 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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