Jens Franke

Jens Franke has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Jens started their career in 2011 as a Working Student at Watt Deutschland Gmbh, where they gained experience in billing and sales support. In 2013, they worked as a Strategic Brand Consultant at Advanced Marketing Consulting before moving on to Strategy Consulting at Arnold, Schleyer & Partner. From 2014 to 2015, they worked in Corporate Development at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.

In 2016, Jens joined jovoto as a Business Development professional, where they played a role in solving design and innovation challenges for global brands and NGOs. Jens then transitioned to XING Marketing Solutions GmbH in 2018, initially as a Manager in Strategic Business Development, later becoming a Senior Manager and eventually the Head of BizDev & New Business Models. During their time at XING, they were involved in strategic business development and new business models.

In 2021, Jens became the Chief Operating Officer at LootBoy GmbH, a position they held until 2022. Jens also served as the Head of Strategy & Business Development at LootBoy from 2021 to 2022. Most recently, in 2022, Jens worked on freelance projects related to digital strategy.

Jens' most recent work experience includes their current role as the Commercial Lead for Kleinanzeigen PRO at Kleinanzeigen, starting in 2023. Overall, Jens Franke has demonstrated a strong track record in business development, strategy, and operations across various companies and industries.

Jens Franke completed their education in the field of Business Administration and Economics. Jens obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz in 2013. During their undergraduate studies, they also participated in a Business Administration exchange program at San Diego State University for a semester in 2012.

After completing their undergraduate degree, Jens pursued a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration with a focus on Strategic Management at the University of Münster. Jens completed their master's degree in 2016.

In addition to their formal education, Jens Franke has achieved several certifications. Jens is a Certified Junior Consultant by JCNetwork Projektmanagement and a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) by Scrum Alliance. Jens also received the DAAD Scholarship from the DAAD institution.

Overall, Jens Franke has a solid educational background with a combination of practical and theoretical knowledge in Business Administration and Strategic Management.