André Zimmermann

Marketing & B-Dev Allrounder | Consultant Project Management & Content Marketing @ Lidl International | 12+ years of experience in Marketing | M.A./M.Sc. in International Marketing

Germany

About

7 years of experience in marketing - a double degree as a Master in International Marketing as well as 2+ years of various practical marketing experience in 4 companies and 4 industries - supplemented by 5+ years working as a consultant in project & change management for the digital transformation of Lidl´s core IT software. Leads to high analytical, conception & communication skills combined with an innovative, creative & quality-focused mind-set. I'm comfortable applying project management to master complex challenges and establish new standards in digital marketing and business development environments. My core beliefs: - be future-oriented: face new challenges/trends by thinking out of the box - be customer-centric: focus on customer needs for best customer experience - analyzing first: make smart decisions based on well-founded analyses. Open for new opportunities in business development, strategic marketing or consulting to drive the digital transformation & strategic growth of your business. If you have an opportunity that is potentially interesting feel free to reach out via direct message or email at [email protected].

Experience

  • Lidl International (Neckarsulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Hybrid)
    • Consultant Project Management & Content Marketing
      Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

      - Establishment & management of the international stakeholder communication within the Schwarz Group’s largest IT project “WaWi Nexus” - the digital transformation of the Lidl core IT system - Coordination of project communication & content marketing in an interdisciplinary project team for WaWi Nexus & the go-live of ServiceNow at Lidl - Supervision of two interns & a bachelor's thesis

    • Junior Consultant Project Management & Content Marketing
      Dec 2019 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      - Creation and implementation of a communication concept based on analysis of status quo - Development of branding & corporate design - Establishment of change management & digital content formats for international stakeholder

  • Business Development & E-Commerce Specialist (Amazon FBA) at Flaschenbauer - Hartmut Bauer Großhandel für Flaschen, Gläser und Konservendosen
    Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 · 6 mos

    - Supporting the market entry & development of the new business area “Amazon FBA” - Competition and customer analysis for relevant segments - Development of 30 new products - based on customer behavior data - Performance controlling & marketing optimization for a total of 60 products (Amazon ASINs)

  • Master Thesis "Digital Marketing and Sales in B2B" at Schunk Group
    Aug 2018 - Jan 2019 · 6 mos

    - Online marketing & content management for the company website - Conducting analyses & surveys as part of the master's thesis Topic: Strategic analysis of opportunities in digital marketing and sales for an industrial goods manufacturer – using practical application for the Schunk Group. Summary: I was able to make strategic recommendations for the company's digital marketing & digital sales, with the aim of raising awareness among important stakeholders and expanding the company's market position.

  • Internship International Market Research/Customer Insights at Lidl International
    Apr 2017 - Aug 2017 · 5 mos

    - Analysis, preparation & visualization of eye tracking and customer behavior studies - Research on shopper insights, trends and methods

  • Bosch Power Tools (Leinfelden-Echterdingen · On-site)
    • Working Student (full time) International Product/Project Management
      Oct 2015 - Mar 2016 · 6 mos

      - Project management for product adaptations for the Russian market - Coordination with the manufacturing plants and ensuring implementation

    • Internship International Product Management
      Apr 2015 - Sep 2015 · 6 mos

      - Market and competitive analyses as well as product design & conception - Lifecycle management & preparation of launches