Saskia Gerlach

Experience

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  Snowboard Schule Erwin Gruber

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Snowboard Instructor

  Snowboard Instructor for Cooperate Clients (Allianz, 02, Vodafone etc.) including Event day planning for Groups and Back office administration as well as Correspondence in German, English, French and Russian.

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  Münchner Haus, Zugspitze, Garmisch-Partenkirchen

  May 2007 - Oct 2007

  Seasonal Employee

  Planning, managing and maintenance of the whole mountaineers accommodation at the Münchner Haus Zugspitze. Assisting the owner rescuing people who had lost their route in the mountain.

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  Tourismusverband Starnberger Fünf-Seen-Land

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Practical work experiences during Tourism studies

  - Helping to develop and implement a Starnberg road-show in different German Cities- Coordination of national and international events and Trade Fairs (e.g. FESPO Zurich)- Working on a Distribution, Sales and Marketing plan for project ‘Alpenkulinarik’- Helping to establish and represent the Nordic Walking Park in the destination- Recommendation of accommodation and front desk Reception work- Controlling and billing participation

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  STOCK resort

  Oct 2011 - Apr 2012

  Marketing & Human Resources Assistant

  Marketing and representing one of the leading Sport & Wellness hotels in Austria, with their own Beauty brand and wine range. - Developing the Social media plan, with a particular focus on Facebook- Organising and representing the hotel at Trade Fairs (eg. ISPO Munich)- Developing new products in the Sauna area- Working in the Reception, Service, and Wellness areas

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  Daehler Design & Technik GmbH

  May 2012 - Sept 2013

  Personal Assistant to the CEO

  Supporting the Marketing and Business development of a World renowned expert in specialist race car tuning (BMW-Mini) and Switzerland’s retailer of Wiesmann sports cars.- Implementation of the new Company Website and extension of the Corporate Identity- Responsible for Online Marketing and Social Media- Organising and realising the Auto Zurich trade fair, a road show at Zurich Airport, and other Events- Updating and redesigning all product brochures - Launching and creating articles in newspapers and magazines- Working on new logos and designing car graphics and race clothing, using Adobe Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator- Coordination of travel arrangements for the CEO Show less

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  Walgreens Boots Alliance

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  Marketing Assistant to the Directors of International Consumer Brands

  Helping to establish a new Global Brands office for Walgreens Boots Alliance, the world’s largest Health & Beauty, pharmacy-led retail group. - Desk research into consumer trends and brand activity for brand development initiatives- Supporting the Brand Directors with competitor analysis- Planning, coordinating and realising the team’s key meetings and projects- Ad-hoc project work: eg product concepts evaluation- Assisting the Director of International Brands for all ad hoc requirements- Budget and Expenses management- Travel management for up to 30 people, spread over 5 sites and 4 countries- Basic IT support, working with the IT Group to set up the IT and Video conference infrastructure for the new office Show less

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  Galenica

  Sept 2015 - Oct 2018

  Managing and driving a portfolio of partner brands, leading the marketing initiatives for Phyto and A-Derma and coaching a marketing assistant.- Partnering with Galenica pharmacies to create a highly successful launch and establishment of A-Derma, the first exclusive derma-cosmetic brand in Galenica Group- Launch and further development of the Phyto haircare brand- Providing commercial plans, including pricing, advertising, shelf, merchandising and Trade marketing, as well as motivating and briefing the field team. Show less

  • Brand Manager, Beauty Brands

    Mar 2016 - Oct 2018

  • Brands Assistant

    Sept 2015 - Feb 2016
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  VERFORA

  Nov 2018 - Jul 2019

  Senior Brand Manager, Beauty Brands

  Leading a brand portfolio of three brands. Coaching and leading a team consisting of a Junior Brand Manager and a Marketing Assistant.- Brand development of the new derma-cosmetic brand DERMAFORA and Product Management - a range of 25 products co-developed with a Swiss development and manufacturing partner. Helping to formulate the product briefs, co-creating the concept and marketing mix, including the design and primary packaging of all products- Co-development of the marketing strategy for DERMAFORA and all business plans Show less

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  ITF Pharma, Inc.

  Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

  Leading a brand portfolio of two Rx brands and preparing Natalben pregnancy supplement brand launch into the OTC area. Coaching and leading a team consisting of a Junior Product Manager, a Marketing Assistant and an Office Manager.

  • Marketing Manager WH

    Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

  • Product Manager

    Oct 2019 - Jan 2021
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  Scalyst AG

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  General Manager Brands for Balance GmbH

  Building up a start up own brand company focusing on the areas food & beverage, healthcare and prevention, fitness and beauty and wellness. Launching four different brands within a year. Hiring and leading a brand team consisting of a Supply Chain Manager, a Junior Brand Manager, a Brand Manager and a Senior Brand Manager as well as a Social Media and Content Creator.

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  Republica AG

  Nov 2022 - now

  Senior Account Managerin