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Markus Batta

Co-Founder

Markus Batta
Bissendorf, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Present
1 year 8 months

Co-Founder

smovement GbR

  • Develop scalable social-selling strategies for B2B companies in the industrial sector
  • Support marketing and sales teams in targeting prospects on LinkedIn, building trust, and generating quality leads
Jul 2023 - Present
2 years 8 months

Independent Consultant

Selbständiger Berater Marketing & Sales

  • Support industrial clients in developing impactful corporate strategies and analyzing markets, products, and organizational structures

  • Focus on practical implementation of growth and transformation projects with emphasis on digitalization, marketing, and sales

  • Lead complex customer projects from initial planning through coordination and controlling of all project phases

  • Project management across time, budget, and quality dimensions

  • End-to-end guidance of digital business customer projects

  • Strategic consulting and operational support in marketing and sales topics

  • Selection, management, and quality assurance of external service providers in project context

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023
6 months

Senior Strategy Consultant

Cloudbridge Consulting GmbH

  • Develop corporate strategies, market and product analyses, and organizational development for industrial clients

  • Coordinate and supervise project members including planning, alignment, coordination, and controlling

  • Lead and develop team members

  • Plan, execute, report, and invoice customer projects

  • Manage projects in time, budget, quality, and customer communication

  • Develop and market new consulting products focused on digitalization, marketing, and sales

  • Conduct end-to-end digital business customer consulting

  • Prepare and deliver pitches and acquire new clients

  • Evaluate and manage external service providers in project scope

Feb 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years 11 months

Head of Marketing and Product

Hermann Sewerin GmbH

  • Define and develop future marketing and product strategy including market and competitor analysis and strategic adjustment

  • Identify action fields, strategic price management, and oversee internal and external communication of the group regarding brand and product marketing

  • Manage products throughout their lifecycle and develop innovative solutions and margin strategies

  • Lead and develop product management and marketing team members

  • Build and develop business relationships

  • Create business cases and business plans

  • Design and implement new marketing strategies

  • Conduct market and competitor analyses as well as strategic market observation

  • Develop market entry strategies and analyze market trends and customer needs

  • Develop new communication and marketing strategies; content development, management, and placement

  • Analyze, prepare, and improve customer journey

  • Organize and conduct trade shows, seminars, and training sessions

Jun 2018 - Feb 2020
1 year 9 months

Head of Quality Management / Member of the Management Board

Müller Technik GmbH

  • Ensure product quality and compliance with regulations and implement corrective measures for product issues

  • Define corporate strategy for the group including sites in Eastern Europe and Mexico as a board member

  • Member of the management board

  • Develop quality team members

  • Lead and manage the entire quality department

  • Serve as group quality representative

  • Establish and develop suppliers in cooperation with procurement

  • Control and monitor warranty and failure costs

  • Drive quality strategy

Nov 2014 - May 2018
3 years 7 months

Head of Product Management

Titgemeyer GmbH & Co. KG

  • Achieve 6% continuous growth in product segments through targeted competitor and market analysis and go-to-market strategies

  • Diversify the product range, introduce new product lines, and steer campaigns based on customer needs analysis

  • Strategically align the entire product range across the value chain and qualify relevant suppliers

  • Prepare product packaging and define marketing activities for product launches

  • Support sales to increase revenues

  • Create marketing plans and implement them

  • Optimize sales and sales promotion

  • Price setting and development of international price structures

  • Operational and strategic responsibility for product lines

  • Identify market trends and customer needs

  • Conduct competitor and market analyses

  • Design and develop market strategies

  • Organize and conduct training and seminars

Feb 2010 - Oct 2014
4 years 9 months

Program Manager OEM

Valmet Automotive GmbH

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 Manufacturing (10.5 years), Automotive (8.5 years), Utilities (3 years), and Professional Services (0.5 years).

Manufacturing
Automotive
Utilities
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 (9.5 years), Project Management (8 years), Product Development (6.5 years), Sales (6 years), Strategy (5 years), and Procurement (1.5 years).

Marketing
Project Management
Product Development
Sales
Strategy
Procurement

Summary

My entire professional life has been devoted to understanding how companies can change and grow. I feel at home at the intersection of sales, marketing, and product management. You will find in me a leader who can drive your challenges and bring employees along and help them grow.

My strengths include thinking in big picture terms, developing strategies, and mapping out the individual operational steps. Above all, I am a person who can handle uncertainties, develop solutions, and face challenges head-on.

With a track record of launching and marketing over 50 technical products and services, both private label and commercial, I have helped companies strengthen their presence in the global market.

I have successfully transformed traditional sales models into effective multi-channel strategies and implemented digital channels for lead generation with lasting success.

I can offer you this holistic view, combined with my cross-industry experience.

I look forward to starting a dialogue with you!

Skills

Continuous Growth And Learning Are, For Me, Alongside Emotional Intelligence, The Keys To Professional And Personal Success. Through My Ongoing Development And Career Path, I Have Gained Very Broad Knowledge. In Addition To Business Management Skills, I Have The Following Core Competencies:

  • Product Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Business Development
  • Marketing And Product Controlling
  • Product Marketing
  • Go-to-market
  • Project Management
  • International Expertise
  • Change Management
  • Leadership

Get To Know Me And Let’s Find Out Together How I Can Help You Achieve Your Company Goals.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

Technical Specialist, Technical Business Administrator · Germany

Bachelor of Arts · Marketing and Sales · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Digital Brand Manager

German Institute for Marketing

Rhetoric/Communication Specialist

Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

Leadership Training

Staufen AG

Neuromarketing

Braindriven

Strategic Product Management

St. Gallen

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Markus based?

Markus is based in Bissendorf, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Markus speak?

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

How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Markus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder, Independent Consultant, Senior Strategy Consultant.

What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Co-Founder at smovement GbR.

What companies has Markus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Markus has worked for smovement GbR, Selbständiger Berater Marketing & Sales, Cloudbridge Consulting GmbH, and Hermann Sewerin GmbH.

Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Utility Services. Markus also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Product Development. Markus also has some experience in Sales, Strategy and Planning, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Utility Services, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Strategy and Planning, and Project Management.

What is Markus's education?

Markus holds a Bachelor in Marketing and Sales.

Does Markus have any certificates?

Markus has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Digital Brand Manager, Rhetoric/Communication Specialist, and Leadership Training.

What is the availability of Markus?

Markus is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Markus?

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