Yannik Kottusch
About Yannik Kottusch
Yannik Kottusch is the Director of Sales for DACH - Strategic and Commercial at Movable Ink, where he leads sales teams focusing on major clients. He has over eight years of experience in the MarTech industry and has served in various roles, including lecturer and keynote speaker on marketing topics.
Current Role at Movable Ink
Yannik Kottusch serves as the Director of Sales for the DACH region at Movable Ink, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the Munich-based sales teams responsible for both strategic and commercial accounts. His focus includes engaging with early-adopting customers such as Sky, Adidas, Thalia, and HelloFresh. This position builds on his previous experience within the company, where he worked as a Strategic Account Director from 2021 to 2023.
Previous Experience in Sales and Marketing
Before joining Movable Ink, Yannik Kottusch held various positions in the sales and marketing sectors. He served as the Director of Sales for the DACH region at Splio from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he worked as an Account Executive at Emarsys from 2016 to 2018 and as a Sales Consultant at Copernica Marketing Software from 2013 to 2015. His early career included an internship in online marketing at Hubert Burda Media and a working student role at Holtzbrinck Digital GmbH.
Educational Background
Yannik Kottusch has a solid educational foundation in business and management. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business, Management, Marketing, and related support services from the University of Düsseldorf, studying from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in General Management & Leadership from Hochschule Fresenius, completing the program part-time from 2020 to 2021. His early education includes a Bilingual International Baccalaureate from Reinhard und Max Mannesmann Gymnasium Duisburg.
Speaking Engagements and Industry Contributions
Yannik Kottusch has established himself as a thought leader in the MarTech industry, having been a keynote speaker at various prominent events. His speaking topics include Omnichannel Marketing, Loyalty, and Artificial Intelligence Marketing. He has presented at events such as OMR, eTail Germany, AImeetsIA, Salesforce Live, Shopware Community Day, and Handelskraft, contributing to discussions on current trends and innovations in marketing technology.
Industry Experience and Focus
Yannik Kottusch has over eight years of experience in the MarTech industry, focusing on sectors such as travel, retail, e-commerce, financial services, and media within the DACH region. His extensive background in sales and marketing positions him as a knowledgeable professional in leveraging technology to enhance customer engagement and drive business growth.