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Sebastian Klein

Senior Consultant Brand & AI Strategy

€960/day
Köln, DE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Sebastian

My focus is on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in leveraging their brand as a strategic management tool in an increasingly digital and AI-driven economy.

The focus of my work lies in the connection of **brand strategy, digitalization, and ethical AI integration**. The goal: to create clarity, efficiency, and future viability.

As a **Senior Brand & AI Strategy Consultant**, I offer over 20 years of experience in brand management, digital communication, and organizational development, and I guide companies from strategic analysis to implementation.

I work at the intersection of **management, brand, and technology**, which is where decisions about relevance, impact, and growth are made.

Typical projects:
· Development and sharpening of brand strategies and positioning
· Integration of AI-supported processes in marketing and communication
· Building clear brand architectures and purpose models
· Support for digital and change processes in SMEs
· Development of sustainable brand and innovation strategies

My added value:
I combine strategic depth with entrepreneurial practice. I think systemically, work structurally, and communicate clearly – on an equal footing with management, marketing, and project teams. My work provides orientation in complex change processes and translates strategy into concrete, effective decisions.

Results:
Brands with a clear identity, teams with a common direction, and organizations that use technology responsibly and effectively.
  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Italian

    Basic

Can work on-site
Köln (up to 50km)

Experience

  • PlanBee GmbH
    Beekeeper + Head of Marketing and Sales
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    January 2018 - Today (8 years and 5 months)
    PlanBee GmbH is the contact for companies that want to lease bee colonies and thus actively contribute to environmental and species protection. The company combines ecological responsibility with modern brand communication and creates visible CSR added value for its customers throughout Germany.

    Tasks and responsibilities:

    *Strategic brand development and positioningof PlanBee as a sustainable corporate brand in the SME sector.

    *Concept, project management, and implementationof digital marketing and communication measures (website, social media, content strategy).

    *Head of Marketing & Sales:Building B2B partnerships, developing sales concepts, and managing corporate clients.

    *Communication and campaign developmentto increase brand awareness and visibility in CSR and sustainability contexts.

    *Coordination of external service providers(design, PR, web development) and ensuring consistent brand management

    Results:
    Establishment of PlanBee as a leading brand in sustainable bee leasing concepts; expansion of the customer base nationwide; successful positioning as a credible CSR partner for medium-sized companies.
    Corporate Strategy Digital Transformation Branding Change and Transformation Management Sustainability Consulting
  • Authentico. Bioland Imkerei
    Beekeeper
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    March 2012 - Today (14 years and 3 months)
    Erlenweg 5, Waldbröl, NW, Germany
    Part-time beekeeping – with honey specialties, honey, mead, and honey liqueur in Bioland quality. Candles made from real beeswax. The Authentico apiary operates an affiliated extracurricular learning site on topics of agricultural transition, nature, and environmental protection.
  • Infinity Share GmbH
    Head of Marketing
    DIGITAL AND IT
    October 2020 - May 2022 (1 year and 7 months)
    Responsible for the development and implementation of the company's brand and communication strategy.
    Infinity Share is a technology-oriented consulting and software company focusing on digital platform solutions and data-driven communication.

    Tasks and responsibilities:
    • **Conception and development of the corporate design**, including logo, brand guidelines, and visual communication.
    • Design and production of allprint and communication materials– from business stationery to customer presentations.
    • **Development and management of the corporate website**, including structure, content architecture, and optimization of the customer journey.
    *Creative directionfor the user interfaces of the ViralConnect and hubasco applications – from wireframes to final UI design.

    *Cooperation and network buildingwith external consulting firms to expand the service portfolio and brand reach.
    • Close collaboration with management and development teams to ensure a consistent brand identity across all touchpoints.
    Results:
    Establishment of a clear, modern brand presence for the consulting company; successful launch of the MVC for ViralConnect and hubasco; strengthening of brand perception through consistent design and strategic communication management.
    Branding Brand Strategy & Positioning Marketing and Communication Planning Systemic Consulting Corporate Strategy

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Education

  • Squared Online: Digital Marketing and Leadership Program
    Google / Arvado
    2017
    Digital Marketing und Leadership-Programm
  • Media Specialist for Digital Media (IHK)
    bm - Gesellschaft für Bildung in Medienberufen mbH / IHK zu Köln
    2011
    Digitale Kommunikation und Medien/ Multimedien

Certifications

  • Media Specialist for Digital Media (IHK)
    IHK Köln
    2011
    Digital Media Personnel Management Labor Law Media Law Media Production Project Management
  • Squared Online by Google
    Google / Arvado
    2017
    Team Leadership Online Marketing SEM SEO Disruptive Thinking Customer Journey

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