Philipp Porschen
About Philipp Porschen
Philipp Porschen is a Marketing Manager at Sezzle, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in marketing and management, holding a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science, and has previously held positions at Freeletics, Russell Reynolds Associates, and Maastricht University.
Work at Sezzle
Philipp Porschen has been serving as the Marketing Manager at Sezzle since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for setting up and continuously improving marketing automation systems aimed at enhancing merchant retention. He manages a five-digit budget dedicated to performance marketing initiatives, focusing on both B2B and B2C strategies. Additionally, he develops marketing materials to support the sales team, contributing to the overall marketing efforts of the company.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Prior to his current position at Sezzle, Philipp Porschen gained extensive marketing experience through various roles. He worked at Freeletics as a Trainee in Marketing & Online Marketing for five months in 2017, followed by a position as Junior Marketing Manager from 2017 to 2018. He also held roles as a Student Consultant at Latupo GmbH and Capgemini in 2015 and 2019, respectively. Additionally, he was involved with FREE NOW (formerly mytaxi) as a Student Consultant in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Philipp Porschen studied at the International School of Management in Germany, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Management from 2013 to 2016. He furthered his education at Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, achieving a Master of Science in Learning and Development in Organizations from 2018 to 2019. He also completed an exchange semester at Universidad Europea in Madrid, Spain, from 2014 to 2015, and attended New Westminster Secondary School in Vancouver, Canada, for his high school education.
Experience in Executive Search and Assessment
From 2019 to 2021, Philipp Porschen worked at Russell Reynolds Associates as an Executive Search & Assessment Professional. This role allowed him to develop skills in talent acquisition and assessment, contributing to his overall expertise in marketing and organizational development. His experience in this field complements his marketing background, providing a well-rounded perspective on business operations.
Co-Marketing Initiatives
At Sezzle, Philipp Porschen engages in co-marketing efforts with small and medium-sized businesses. His responsibilities include campaign planning and execution, which involves collaboration with various partners to enhance marketing outreach and effectiveness. This aspect of his role highlights his ability to work within diverse teams and adapt marketing strategies to meet the needs of different stakeholders.