Franziska Gandert

Experience

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  I+D Trading GmbH & Co. KG

  Aug 2003 - Mar 2008

  • served clients and key accounts with individually conceived marketing materials and promotional products• built and led small agile project teams• mastered timelines, budgets and quality control to maintain utmost customer satisfaction • learned identifying client’s brand strategies and communication concepts• developed advertising material to support client’s core marketing messages• handled customer projects from briefing to budget to order processing and logistics• got hands on with copywriting for the company’s own website and newsletters• helped organising staff events

  • Project & Key Account Manager

    Jul 2006 - Mar 2008

  • Vocational Trainee / International Trade & Logistics

    Aug 2003 - Jun 2006
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  MAHLKÖNIG GmbH & Co. KG

  Apr 2008 - Aug 2014

  With a strong pioneering spirit, Mahlkönig sets the innovation standard in premium coffee grinding and is the first choice of baristas from all over the world. My scope of responsibilities while leading the sales administration team included:• supporting and empowering my team to deliver a premium customer service• collaboration with cross-functional teams to enforce process optimisations to maximise efficiency and effectiveness across the organisation• coordination of sales activities to promote sales of in-stock products• budget planning, cost control and reporting Show less

  • 2nd Parental Leave

    Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Head of Internal Sales Administration

    Jun 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Sales Support

    Jan 2012 - May 2012

  • 1st Parental Leave

    Mar 2011 - Dec 2011

  • Area Sales Manager BeNeLux

    Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

  • SAP Key-User (R\3 all-in-one, Sales & Distribution)

    Jan 2010 - Mar 2011

  • Sales Assistant D/A/CH & BeNeLux

    Apr 2008 - Jan 2010
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  Hemro Group

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2016

  Marketing Manager

  The Hemro Group is a platform for innovation with four of the world’s top coffee grinder brands under its umbrella. The group's portfolio of coffee grinding solutions is designed to create quality coffee moments for millions of people every day.Together with my ambitious colleagues, I developed the brands Mahlkönig, Ditting, Anfim and HeyCafé to achieve unmatched success on the global market.• brand playbook with communication strategy, brand concept, design guidelines, and tone of voice• project management for website launches, marketing campaigns, industry events, social media activities and merchandising• coordination of collaborations with external consultants and agencies• production of website content, editorial articles, product sheets, advertisements, press releases and newsletters• collaboration on marketing activities with the company's subsidiaries and with external distribution partners around the world Show less

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  Franziska Gandert

  Jul 2016 - Oct 2021

  Consultant for Brand Development & Strategic Communications

  Building brands that amaze customers around the globe - that was my mission. Together with executives, leaders, creatives and a bunch of tech nerds, I enjoyed launching premium products and supreme services through:• brand strategy development• competitive analysis, brand positioning and definition of unique selling propositions• analysis of target groups and conceptualisation of target personas• communication concepts for brands, products, and services• frameworks and guidelines for visual identity and tone of voice• cross channel communications and marketing campaigns• production and distribution of content• project management within digital communications and brand development, e.g. websites, e-commerce, social media, events• collaboration with other expert consultants and agencies• identification and monitoring of relevant KPIs Show less

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  Espresso House Group

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2023

  Communications Specialist

  Espresso House is the largest coffee shop chain in Northern Europe with over 500 shops in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Germany. Together with a fantastic team of passionate individuals I helped growing the brand. My responsibilities and to-do's included:• cross-channel communication strategies and concepts• internal and external communication plan• support of Leadership Team and HR with internal communication, crisis communication and employer brand development• key messages for campaigns and brand activation• content briefings for creative productions• content deliveries incl guidelines for communication managers across markets• ownership of the corporate website, internal communication platform and social media profiles• project management for new digital solutions and process optimisations• monitoring and analysis of KPIs for continuous evaluation of the communication strategy Show less

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  Härjedalens Kommun

  Sept 2023 - Sept 2024

  Project Manager | Industrial Symbiosis and Circular Economy

  Our project aimed to establish industrial symbiosis within the rural municipality of Härjedalen, Sweden. Together with a team of dedicated colleagues and consultants, we mapped out surpluses and waste products of local businesses, promoted and strengthened competencies in sustainable resource efficiency, and supported the development of circular business models.In my role as Project Manager, I was responsible for:• timelines and budget• internal and external communication• event management• administration and documentation• production and presentation of interim and final reports• idea development and preparation for follow-up projects Show less

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  Region Jämtland Härjedalen

  Oct 2024 - now

  Project Manager | Regional Development & Growth | Talent Attraction and Integration

  Our project "Kompetensfokus" supports employers in the region of Jämtland Härjedalen in attracting and integrating national and international talent. In close collaboration with businesses, educational institutions, and public organizations, we develop frameworks and digital solutions to welcome people from around the world to a new life amidst mountains, forests, and the Northern Lights.In my role as Project Manager, I am responsible for:• leading the project team and coordinating project partners• planning, executing, and evaluating project activities• coordinating and ensuring compliance with the budget and timeline• reporting to funding organizations• communicating the progress and results of the project Show less