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Can Gurcan

Google Ads Tracking / Server-Side Tagging / GTM

€597/day
Stuttgart, DE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Can

Performance Marketing Leader with over 25 years of experience and a genuine passion for what AI is making possible right now. I help companies not just optimize their digital campaigns, but fundamentally make them smarter. From data-driven Google and Meta strategies to AI-powered workflows, automated dashboards, and API integrations, I combine strategic thinking with technical implementation. My successes speak for themselves: 480% growth in a key client, awarded 'Best Use of Search – B2C' and 'Best European PPC Campaign', with an average of 35% revenue increase in existing clients within 6 months. As a freelancer, Fractional CMO, or team lead – I deliver immediate impact. In German, English, or Turkish.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Turkish

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Stuttgart (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Peak Ace Agency
    Team Lead Performance Marketing
    DIGITAL AND IT
    January 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)
    Berlin, Germany
    • • Early adopter and active practitioner of AI-powered marketing, building dashboards, api integrations, scripts with Claude Code, Cursor, Google Big Query to improve and optimize workflows into digital marketing strategy and team culture.
    • • Led a diverse team of 8 professionals, including senior managers and trainees, to deliver outstanding performance marketing outcomes.
    • • Developed and executed data-driven, multi-channel strategies, boosting client sales leads by 35% and increasing revenue by 25% within one year.
    • • Drove an impressive 480% growth in a major client account, earning awards such as Best Use of Search – B2C (PPC) and Best European PPC Campaign.
    • • Recruited and mentored team members, cultivating a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.
    • • Managed and optimized advertising campaigns across Google Ads, Meta ads (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok and programmatic channels, improving ROI by up to 30%.
    • • Fostered a growth-oriented environment through effective leadership, tailored mentorship, and skills development.
    • • Promoted knowledge sharing and ongoing learning, resulting in stronger team cohesion and innovation.
    Claude Code Google Ads Google AdWords Team management AI Automation
  • Eastern Mediterranean University
    Visiting Lecturer / Dozent - Digital Marketing
    January 2021 - January 2022 (1 year)
    • • Taught digital marketing courses on buyer personas, customer journey mapping, and sales funnels.
    • • Guided students in practical skills like SEO, SEM, growth marketing, and metasearch strategies.
    • • Emphasized applied techniques, including landing page optimization and reputation management.Senior Performance Marketing Consultant
  • Freelance
    Senior Performance Marketing Consultant
    January 2019 - January 2022 (3 years)
    • • Scaled digital marketing campaigns for startups and established brands in Germany, the UK, and the US, increasing client revenues by an average of 35% within six months.
    • • Managed and optimized over $2 million in annual ad spend across Google Ads, Meta Ads, and other digital channels, reducing customer acquisition costs by 20%.
    • • Led a team of 5 specialists, enhancing productivity by 30% through effective leadership and conducting over 50 CRO experiments, resulting in a 25% uplift in conversion rates.
    • • Implemented rapid creative testing processes, increasing ad engagement rates by 15% and maintaining a 95% client retention rate over three years.

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Education

  • Revenue Management
    Cornell University
    2006
    Revenue Management
  • Business Administration
    Anadolu University
    2004
    Business Administration

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