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Langenfeld, NRW, DE

costdata GmbH offers a leading global market database, advanced product cost calculation software, and expert consulting services. We identify cost drivers, uncover savings opportunities, and optimize profit potential across management, procurement, controlling, development and sales.

• Took over the strategic expansion of Pixit’s AI-driven media solutions for a limited time to professionalise the sales approaches.
• Developed and executed targeted sales strategies for diverse market segments
• Utilised market feedback to refine product offerings ensuring high customer satisfaction
• Cultivated strong customer relationships, fostering loyalty & opening new business opportunities
• Enhanced Pixit's brand visibility and reputation through active participation in… Show more Took over the strategic expansion of Pixit’s AI-driven media solutions for a limited time to professionalise the sales.
• Enhanced Pixit's brand visibility and reputation through active participation in industry events and trade fairs Show less

• Worked closely with a private investor on real estate development projects until the loss of KfW funding, rising interest rates, inflation, increasing material costs, and regulatory uncertainties made the business.
• Conceptualised module house projects in NRW, Germany
• Managed stakeholders (suppliers, energy consultants, architects, building authorities, etc.)
• Conducted market analysis & developed strategies
• Negotiated purchase prices
• Raised external… Show more Worked closely with a private investor on real estate development projects until the loss of KfW funding, rising interest rates, inflation, increasing material costs, and regulatory.

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

• I founded a startup alongside my main business with the vision of revolutionizing the design epoxy flooring industry in Germany through an innovative franchise concept.
• Developed a franchise strategy targeting the DACH region
• Led end-to-end operations, including the installation of epoxy floors with contract teams, equipment management & demand planning
• Drove customer acquisition through digital lead generation, optimising online marketing channels to build a steady client… Show more I founded a startup alongside my main business with the vision of revolutionizing the.
• Drove customer acquisition through digital lead generation, optimising online marketing channels to build a steady client base Show less

• At that stage in my entrepreneurial career, I specialized in managing and growing various consumer product projects and digital ventures. One of my biggest achievements was the exit of a 7-figure e-commerce brand.
• Developing consumer brands in various fields such as electronics, personal care, health & wellness, nutrition, outdoor & sporting goods, fashion, pet products, etc.
• Managing… Show more At that stage in my entrepreneurial career, I specialized in managing and growing various consumer product projects and digital ventures. One of my biggest achievements was the exit of a 7-figure.
• Managing product life cycles: including concept & design, manufacturing, go-to-market (GTM) strategies, growth phases, and adjustments
• Negotiating deals with international suppliers and B2B customers
• Controlling product portfolios based on analytical data & KPIs

Project A) agile project management with a team of international programmers developing a cashback & affiliate plattformProject B) customer relationship management at an e-com store selling software & hardwareProject C) operations management for an e-com firm selling consumer products on Amazon

Master'S Degree, Mergers, Acquisitions & Private Equity

Grade: 2.2 (part-time)

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Administration And Management, General

Grade: 1.7 (full-time)