I’m Sebastian Pfeffer, a German (EU/EFTA) marketing and brand professional based in Zurich. I combine fashion and design management with hands-on growth experience from retail and D2C, where I’ve planned customer events, supported B2B clients, and improved store performance. I also co-founded and led brand and marketplace projects, building pre-launch funnels and content that translates into sign-ups and sales. Alongside my studies, I grew social channels organically and produced content and campaigns for brands and agencies, including UGC/influencer work. As a freelancer, I managed paid media and performance for online shops and coaching businesses—improving ROAS and lowering cost per lead—while staying focused on clear storytelling, strong brand presence, and measurable results.…

Sebastian Pfeffer

I’m Sebastian Pfeffer, a German (EU/EFTA) marketing and brand professional based in Zurich. I combine fashion and design management with hands-on growth experience from retail and D2C, where I’ve planned customer events, supported B2B clients, and improved store performance. I also co-founded and led brand and marketplace projects, building pre-launch funnels and content that translates into sign-ups and sales. Alongside my studies, I grew social channels organically and produced content and campaigns for brands and agencies, including UGC/influencer work. As a freelancer, I managed paid media and performance for online shops and coaching businesses—improving ROAS and lowering cost per lead—while staying focused on clear storytelling, strong brand presence, and measurable results.…

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I’m Sebastian Pfeffer, a German (EU/EFTA) marketing and brand professional based in Zurich. I combine fashion and design management with hands-on growth experience from retail and D2C, where I’ve planned customer events, supported B2B clients, and improved store performance. I also co-founded and led brand and marketplace projects, building pre-launch funnels and content that translates into sign-ups and sales.

Alongside my studies, I grew social channels organically and produced content and campaigns for brands and agencies, including UGC/influencer work. As a freelancer, I managed paid media and performance for online shops and coaching businesses—improving ROAS and lowering cost per lead—while staying focused on clear storytelling, strong brand presence, and measurable results.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sales Advisor & Email Marketing at Kartell Flagship Store
January 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
Worked in the Kartell Flagship Store in Cologne and was hired full-time after an internship. Planned and ran customer events, contributing to an +11% store revenue increase (Dec–Apr). Managed newsletters and social media, and handled B2B relationships with architects and planners.
Sales Advisor & E-Mail-Marketing at Kartell Flagship Store
January 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026
Nach Übernahme aus dem Praktikum verantwortlich für Newsletter, Social Media sowie B2B-Betreuung von Architekten und Planern. Zusätzlich selbst konzipierte Kunden-Events, die den Umsatz (Dez.–Apr.) um +11% steigerten. Fokus auf Kundenkommunikation, Conversion durch relevante Inhalte und Pflege von Geschäftsbeziehungen.
B2B Sales + Email marketing (Strategic development) at Kartell (Premium/Network Segment)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Strategische Entwicklung eines B2B-Netzwerks im Premium-Segment mit Fokus auf Architekt:innen, Interior Designer:innen und Planer:innen. Übersetzung der ikonischen Design-Sprache in target-audience-spezifische B2B/B2C Narrative sowie Erstellung von High-Performing Email-Kampagnen zur Leadgenerierung und Kampagnensteuerung.
Paid Media & Social (Freelance) at Self-employed
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Provided paid media and performance marketing for D2C brands and service businesses. Achieved USD 365,526 in sales from USD 70,843 ad spend for an online shop (ROAS 5.2). Reduced cost per lead by 66%, increasing sign-ups from 27 to 240 for a coaching business through improved targeting, creatives, and funnel execution.
Paid Media & Social (Freelance)
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Selbstständige Umsetzung und Betreuung von Paid-Media- und Social-Media-Aktivitäten für D2C-Brands und Dienstleister. Projekt mit nachweisbaren Performance-Ergebnissen im Online-Shop (ROAS 5,2) sowie Optimierung der Lead-Kosten durch strukturierte Kampagnenanpassungen.
Social Media & Events at Ghorban Delikatessen
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Neben dem Studium Aufbau eines Instagram-Kanals auf 12’300 Follower. Verantwortlich für Content und Event-Planung/Umsetzung, um Reichweite zu steigern und lokale Community-Aktivierungen zu fördern.
Mitgründer & Brand Lead at Newest Normal
January 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Mitgründer einer eigenen Streetwear-Marke. Aufbau von Reichweite und Marke auf Social Media (16’000+ Follower) sowie Erreichung von 90’000 EUR Umsatz ohne Werbebudget. Verantwortlich für Markenführung, Positionierung und kreative Umsetzung der Brand-Story.
Founder / Creative Lead at Individuelles Brand-/Community-Projekt
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Scaling einer Brand-Community auf 16.000+ organische Instagram-Follower ohne Paid Budget. Revenue-Generierung im D2C-Kontext (über 90.000) durch organisches Storytelling, Community Building und wiederholbare Content-/UGC-Workflows.
SMM Manager + Event manager at ResponsibilityNewest Normal (D2C), Cologne
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Aufbau und Wachstum des Instagram-Kanals auf 12.000+ Follower. Verantwortung für Content Planning sowie Feed-Aesthetics; Entwicklung wiederholbarer Content-Formate und Community-Interaktion, um organische Reichweite nachhaltig zu steigern.
Freelancer (SMM/Content & Growth) at Freelance projects (including Gorban Winebar, Düsseldorf; Kartell, Cologne)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Social Media Strategie & Consulting sowie Short-Form Video & UGC Produktion. Konzeption und Produktion von Content-Formaten, Trend-Scouting und visuelle Konzepte; Unterstützung bei Influencer-/Creator-Marketing, Content-Pipelines und Performance-/Kampagnenplanung. Schwerpunkt auf messbarem Wachstum durch Community Growth, Growth/Engagement-Mechaniken und kanal-spezifische Content-Strategien.
Office Management Apprentice at Carhouse Klepmeir GmbH
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2020
Apprentice in Office Management.

Education

B.A. at Universität Düsseldorf
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024
B.A. Fashion & Design Management at AMD Akademie Mode & Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Kaufm. für Büromanagement / Automobilverkauf (Ausbildung) at Autohaus Klepmeir
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
B.A. Fashion & Design Management at AMD Akademie Mode & Design / Hochschule Fresenius
September 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Fachhochschulreife, Wirtschaft & Verwaltung at Städtisches Berufskolleg
August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Kaufmann für Büromanagement (HWK) at Autohaus Klepmeir GmbH (Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Fiat)
August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2020
B.A. Fashion & Design Management at AMD Academy of Fashion & Design / Hochschule Fresenius
September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2024
University entrance qualification, Business at Städtisches Berufskolleg
August 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Apprenticeship, Office Management at Autohaus Klepmeir GmbH (Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Fiat)
August 1, 2017 - July 1, 2020

Qualifications

Google Campaign Manager 360
January 1, 2026 - August 10, 2026
Google Ads Creative Certification
January 1, 2026 - August 10, 2026
Meta Ads Manager
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026
Google Ads
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026
Google Ads Creative (2026)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026
Shopify
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026
Klaviyo Campaign Manager 360 (2026)
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Retail, Software & Internet