Julian Schönbeck - Startup Coach

Q: Where is Julian based?

Julian is based in Düsseldorf, Germany .

Q: What languages does Julian speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Julian have?

Julian has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Julian has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Julian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Julian's latest experience?

Julian's most recent position is Startup Coach at Campus Founders Heilbronn .

Q: What companies has Julian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Julian has worked for Campus Founders Heilbronn , OTTO , Erwin Müller / Lusini , and Be!Fund Indien Förderverein e.V. .

Q: Which industries is Julian most experienced in?

Julian is most experienced in industries like Government and Public Administration , Banking and Finance , and Advertising . Julian also has some experience in Retail , Education , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Julian most experienced in?

Julian is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Accounting , and Product Development . Julian also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Julian worked in recently?

Julian has recently worked in industries like Government and Public Administration , Retail , and Education .

Q: Which business areas has Julian worked in recently?

Julian has recently worked in business areas like Accounting , Information Technology (IT) , and Marketing .

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Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 2 months

Heilbronn, Germany

Startup Coach

Campus Founders Heilbronn

Oct 2021 - Present

4 years 5 months

Senior Product Owner (interim)

OTTO

Product responsibility for over 10 million emails daily
Implementing and rolling out a CRM tool for newsletters and transactional emails
Optimizing results and customer experience through email and app pushes
Designing, implementing, and rolling out new features for the marketplace and app
Leading an interdisciplinary team (developers, UX designers, analysts, project managers)
Coordination with business units, legal, data protection, and compliance

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

3 months

Lead Product Owner (freelance)

Erwin Müller / Lusini

Building and marketing the restaurant portal 4yourguests.de
Owning the product backlog
Managing the external development team and UX design

Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

7 months

Mannheim, Germany

Product Manager (freelance)

Phoenix Pharmahandel

Concept development for the corporate venture gesund.de
Project lead and product owner for the relaunch of the online shop for pharmacies
Coordinating the PAYBACK loyalty program for pharmacies
Leading an interdisciplinary team
Coordination with sales, marketing, and sales promotion

May 2020 - Jul 2020

3 months

Product and Marketing Manager (freelance)

Kurzarbeit-einfach.de / Urban Impact

Chatbot for digital short-time work benefit application (for the federal government)
Stakeholder management: Federal Employment Agency
Managing PR agency and UX design agency

Apr 2016 - Jun 2019

3 years 3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Product and Marketing Manager (freelance)

Deutsche Bank

Built a 30-person team and a data-driven business model for developer.db.com
Strategy, roll-out and marketing
Led and developed an interdisciplinary team
Product Owner for the developer portal and API products
Coordinated external and internal stakeholders like procurement, legal, sales and marketing
Business development with startups, SMEs and international corporations
Selecting and managing agencies

Jan 2016 - Present

10 years 2 months

Member and Treasurer

Be!Fund Indien Förderverein e.V.

Nov 2014 - Mar 2016

1 year 5 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Strategy Consultant

IBM

Worked on projects in banking and IT
Designed and facilitated client workshops (Design Thinking)
Business development (preparing studies, market analyses and managing tenders)

Dec 2011 - Sep 2014

2 years 10 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior Strategic Planner

Ogilvy Public Relations

Clients: Coca-Cola, IKEA, Media Markt, Philips and others
Project leadership and strategy for ATL, digital and social media campaigns
Conceptualized and briefed creative teams
Presentations and workshops

Dec 2010 - Jun 2011

7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Junior Strategic Communication Manager

JWT – J. Walter Thompson Germany

Client: Nestlé
Strategy and client advice (TVC, social media)
Briefing creative teams
Competitive and target group analyses
Qualitative and quantitative market research (focus group interviews, online panels, etc.)

Oct 2009 - Nov 2010

1 year 2 months

Munich, Germany

Junior PR Consultant

Serviceplan Public Relations

Clients: BMW, Generali, Molkerei Müller
Social media concepts and content (blogs, Facebook, Twitter)
Press releases and corporate publishing
Crisis communication

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Government and Administration (10 years), Retail (4.5 years), Banking and Finance (4.5 years), Advertising (4.5 years), Education (4 years), and Information Technology (1.5 years).

Government and Administration

Retail

Banking and Finance

Advertising

Education

Information Technology

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 (13 years), Accounting (10 years), Product Development (8.5 years), Strategy (8 years), Information Technology (4.5 years), and Project Management (3.5 years).

Marketing

Accounting

Product Development

Strategy

Information Technology

Project Management

Summary

13 years of experience in product management, marketing, and consulting
Product Owner (SCRUM, KANBAN) with a strategic view on the product vision and translating the roadmap into a prioritized backlog
Experienced with structures, processes, and politics in international corporations and their spin-offs
Building, improving, and marketing online shops, marketplaces, and platforms
Recruiting, leading, and developing interdisciplinary teams on-site and remotely
Budget responsibility and stakeholder management up to the board level
Selecting and managing agencies and service providers
Strong affinity for numbers, testing, and analysis
Entrepreneurial mindset and decisiveness
Translating relevant problems into excellent solutions
Passionate team player with high self-initiative and assertiveness
Bridge builder between business and IT

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Feb 2008 - Jun 2008

Unitec Institute of Technology Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Oct 2006 - Jun 2009

International School of Management (ISM)

Bachelor of Arts · Business Communication · Dortmund, Germany

Oct 2003 - Jun 2006

Maximilianpark Hamm

Event Management Clerk · Hamm, Germany

Certifications & licenses

IBM Design Thinking Coach Certification

IBM

IBM SCRUM Master Certification

IBM

Profile

Created

November 2021

Last Update

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Julian based?

Julian is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.

What languages does Julian speak?

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

How many years of experience does Julian have?

Julian has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Julian has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Julian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Julian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Julian would be well-suited for roles such as: Startup Coach, Senior Product Owner (interim), Lead Product Owner (freelance).

What is Julian's latest experience?

Julian's most recent position is Startup Coach at Campus Founders Heilbronn.

What companies has Julian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Julian has worked for Campus Founders Heilbronn, OTTO, Erwin Müller / Lusini, and Be!Fund Indien Förderverein e.V..

Which industries is Julian most experienced in?

Julian is most experienced in industries like Government and Public Administration, Banking and Finance, and Advertising. Julian also has some experience in Retail, Education, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Julian most experienced in?

Julian is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Accounting, and Product Development. Julian also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

Which industries has Julian worked in recently?

Julian has recently worked in industries like Government and Public Administration, Retail, and Education.

Which business areas has Julian worked in recently?

Julian has recently worked in business areas like Accounting, Information Technology (IT), and Marketing.

What is Julian's education?

Julian holds a Bachelor in Business Communication from International School of Management (ISM).

Does Julian have any certificates?

Julian has 2 certificates. These include: IBM Design Thinking Coach Certification and IBM SCRUM Master Certification.

What is the availability of Julian?

Julian is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Julian?

Julian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.