Oliver Gerrits
Brand Builder
Experience
Lecturer (Master's Programs)
Macromedia University of Applied Sciences
- Designing and delivering courses in master's programs
- Teaching practical topics at the intersection of strategy, brand, and management
- Supervising project work and practice-oriented case studies
- Teaching focus: Customer Experience Management; Strategic Marketing & Brand Management; Project Management; Presentation and decision preparation
- Close connection to practice with real business examples
Founder & Managing Director
Blickwinkel 17 GmbH
- Strategic consulting in brand, communication, positioning, and visibility
- Developing integrated brand, communication, and go-to-market strategies
- Supporting transformation, growth, and scaling processes
- Managing external partners, agencies, and project teams
- Building efficient structures, processes, and project setups
- Successfully positioning new products and services and building scalable communication structures
Partner
Graf Lambsdorff & Compagnie
- Strategic consulting in corporate communications, positioning, and employer branding
- Supporting executives, shareholders, and management
- Developing communication and reputation strategies in the context of transformation and growth
- Advising medium-sized and family businesses at the management and shareholder level
- Clarifying strategic positioning and strengthening reputation and employer attractiveness
Authorized Officer, Head of Marketing & Communication
MEWA Textile Service AG
- Leading over 30 direct and indirect employees
- Budget planning and control
- Project management for global communication strategies, CSR, and customer journey
- Implementing corporate and employer branding, visibility & top-of-mind awareness
- Developing digital lead generation, online shop, and multilingual websites
- Planning and executing trade shows, events, and sponsorship activities
- Successful re-design of the MEWA corporate brand and name rights project for the MEWA Arena in Mainz
Head of Marketing
MEWA Textile Service AG
- Functional leadership of 18 direct and indirect employees
- Budget planning and control
- Leading strategic projects in corporate communication, branding, and employer branding
- Planning and implementing B2B marketing for on- and offline media and image advertising
- Developing and managing website, intranet, and social media platforms
- Organizing events and trade shows
- Sustainable brand positioning and crisis communication
Marketing & Sales Manager
Gennen & Partner
- Set up marketing and sales in children's clothing
- Increased brand awareness and visibility
- Built a sales structure
- Organized business processes, purchasing, and customs
- Achieved regional recognition
Marketing & Sales Customer Advisor
DEKRA Umwelt GmbH
- Acquired new and existing customers
- Managed regional customers in northern Germany
- Grew revenue and increased awareness of environmental services
- Developed the customer base
- Created two jobs and rolled out a service company-wide through project generation
Managing Partner
Global Service – International Trading Company
- Purchased and sold wool fats in South America
- Acquired new customers
- Successfully completed international projects
Intern
IöW – Institut für ökologische Wirtschaftsforschung
Economics Student
Uni Bremen
- Degree: Diploma in Economics
Contract Soldier
Bundeswehr
School education
School education in Verden
- Graduation: Abitur
Summary
Successful brand builder: goal-oriented, strong in presentations and communication, entrepreneurially minded BRAND Communication Coach with intercultural skills and leadership experience.
Skills
Founder & Managing Director
Goal And Solution Oriented
Competent (Professional And Social)
Strategically Minded Leader
Decisive
Open To Change
Creative And Authentic
Broad Industry Experience
Aligning Marketing Strategy With Digital And Corporate Strategy
Developing Communication Strategies For Multiple European Countries
Customer & Sales Communication
Expert In Sales Support Across Europe
Communication And Visibility Concepts For Large Customer Structures
B2b Marketing
Digital Marketing
Corporate Branding
Employer Branding
Brand Management
Sponsorship & Brand Activation
Sustainability Strategy
Industry Experience In Crafts, Manufacturing, Services, Fashion, And Retail
Leadership Responsibility For More Than 30 Employees
Personnel And Team Development
Managing Interdisciplinary And International Teams
Selecting And Overseeing External Agencies And Service Providers
Developing And Implementing Cultural Change Processes
Participation In Company-wide Strategy Committees
Project Management In Marketing And Sales Projects
Functional Leadership In Matrix Organizations (E.g., Websites, Lead Management, Brand Management, Content Marketing, Marketing Literature)
Setting And Reviewing Targets
Managing Global Communication Strategies
Developing Brand Architectures
Re-framing Strategies
Hidden Champion Strategies
Creative And Innovative Brand Development Strategies
Brand Identity (Corporate Identity, Brand Guidelines)
Developing Employer Reputation Programs And Employee Engagement
Visibility Programs
Corporate Branding Including Company Brand Redesign
Developing Vision & Mission
Working On Corporate Culture
Basic Knowledge Of Trademark Law
Brand Experience Management / Brand Journey
Developing And Managing B2b Marketing Strategies
Digital Marketing And Location Marketing
Sponsorship Marketing And Corporate Partnership Programs
Trade Association Marketing (National To District Level)
Marketing Controlling
Retail Marketing
Market Research, Market And Competitor Analysis
Building Competitive Intelligence
Developing Customer Profiles, Profiling Systems, And Sell Sheets
On- And Offline Media Mix
Designing Image And Target Group Campaigns
Sea And Media Advertising
Sponsorship Concepts
Developing Overall Concepts For Decentralized Structures
Building Networks In Sports, Crafts, Manufacturing, Tv, And Research
Digital Lead Generation
Building And Managing Digital Sales Funnels
Developing And Launching Online Shops
Coordinating Social Intranets
Designing Multilingual Websites
Seo Concepts
Building Corporate Platforms And Customer Portals
Internal And External Corporate Communication
Crisis Communication
Public Relations And Pr Agency Management
Implementing Mobile Social Intranet Solutions
Consistent Communication Along The Customer Journey
Customer Experience Management (Cx)
Supporting Hr In Recruiting, Searching, And Active Sourcing
Sustainability Communication Including Csr Reporting
Building And Coordinating European Social Media Channels
Building And Managing Content Hubs
Developing Concepts For Corporate Social Engagement
Coordinating And Ensuring Follow-up Of Qualified Leads
Training Sales Teams (Products And Communication)
Acquiring And Managing New Customers
Planning And Managing Trade Shows And Events
Sales Support For Large Sales Teams
Planning And Managing Association Events
Creating Extensive Sales Materials And Catalogs
Managing Regular Marketing Mailings
Developing Kpi Frameworks
Budget Planning And Control
Setting Up Monthly Reporting
Initiating And Managing Holistic Brand Processes (Corporate Brand)
Supporting Product Launches
Transforming Marketing And Communication Departments As Part Of The Digital Strategy
Event Organization And Moderation At Events
Optimizing Processes With External Suppliers
Developing Internal Ordering Systems For Marketing Equipment
Creating Structures For Efficient In-house Agencies
Digital Publishing: Adobe Creative Suite (Pdf Creator, Scan), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Onenote), Apple (Pages, Numbers, Keynote), Jammer, Ms Project, Wikipedia, Miro
Digital Advertising: Mynewsdesk, Canva, Typo3, Google Ads (Search, Display, Video, Mybusiness), Facebook Ads, Linkedin Inmail
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Xing, Youtube, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, Tiktok, Whatsapp
Data Analysis: Google Analytics, Piwik Pro, Talkwalker
Webinar Tools: Gotomeeting, Webex, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
Crm & Marketing Automation: Hubspot, Sap Hybris, Inxmail, Salesforce, Mainition
Agile Tools: Jira, Awork
Languages
Education
University of Bremen
Diploma in Economics · Economics · Bremen, Germany
Vocational School in Verden
Abitur · Abitur · Verden, Germany
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