Georg Gratzke
New York,NY
Summary
Results-driven Multilingual Business Development Manager and Consultant with a solid foundation in international management, market expansion, and CRM strategy. Demonstrated success in spearheading client acquisition and brand development efforts throughout the DACH region, while optimizing operations to drive growth for SMEs. Excited to leverage strategic and innovative abilities in diverse global business and marketing landscapes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager & Consultant
SIS International Research
08.2024 - Current
- Head of DACH Region; specialized in consulting, revenue growth, and strategic design
- Led business development and market entry across German-speaking countries
- Supported proposal strategy and branding initiatives for major international clients
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve client retention
Business Development Consultant
Gratzke Bakery
07.2016 - 12.2023
- Increased local sales through CRM and marketing optimization
- Managed supplier relationships and streamlined inventory operations
- Created promotional campaigns and managed customer engagement
- Contributed to strategic business planning and modernization
Content Creator Management
Freelancing
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Analyzing current content & marketing strategies to optimize revenue of the offered services.
- Identifying unmet needs of the clients to plan strategies.
- Incorporating psychological strategies to keep clients attached to the offered services/subscriptions.
- Consulting on current and future content plans to target a broader audience.
Sales Intern
Vodafone Retail Store
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Designed marketing strategies and supported field research
- Advised customers and scheduled client appointments
- Supported sales managers with lead generation and administrative duties
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Management
IU International University
Bad Honnef04-2025
No Degree - Economics
University of Cologne
CologneHigh School Diploma - Business Administration, Accounting & Controlling
BBZ Diepholz
Diepholz06.2019
Skills
- Product Marketing
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- CRM
- MS Office (Advanced)
- Figma (Expert)
- GIMP (Beginner)
- Consulting
- Social Media Marketing
- Team collaboration
Languages
German – Native
English – Full Professional Proficiency
Armenian – Limited Working Proficiency
Timeline
Business Development Manager & Consultant
SIS International Research
08.2024 - Current
Content Creator Management
Freelancing
06.2021 - 12.2021
Sales Intern
Vodafone Retail Store
08.2018 - 09.2018
Business Development Consultant
Gratzke Bakery
07.2016 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - International Management
IU International University
No Degree - Economics
University of Cologne
High School Diploma - Business Administration, Accounting & Controlling
BBZ Diepholz
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