Volker Finis
About Volker Finis
Volker Finis is a Marketing Communication Manager at PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co. KG, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in marketing and communication, having held various roles in PR, online management, and magazine editing across several companies.
Current Role at PHOENIX CONTACT
Volker Finis has been serving as the Marketing Communication Manager at PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co. KG since 2017. In this role, he develops communication concepts and strategies specifically for the Business Area Device Connectors. He is responsible for the conception and editing of various sales and marketing materials, which include brochures, websites, and social media content tailored for global subsidiaries. Additionally, he collaborates with sales teams to enhance distributor marketing efforts, ensuring that marketing initiatives align with sales objectives.
Previous Experience in Marketing and PR
Before joining PHOENIX CONTACT, Volker Finis accumulated extensive experience in marketing and public relations. He worked as a PR Editor at A&B One from 2003 to 2005 in Berlin. Following this, he served as a PR Editor at Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Berlin from 2005 to 2007. His tenure at KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft spanned from 2007 to 2017, where he held roles as an Online Manager and Advisor/Proposal Manager in Sales Marketing, contributing to both online presence and marketing strategies.
Background in Journalism
Volker Finis has a solid background in both magazine and online journalism, which informs his approach to digital marketing. He began his career as a Magazine Editor for GELDidee at Bauer Media Group, where he worked from 2000 to 2002 across various cities including Hamburg, Magdeburg, Köln, and Berlin. His journalistic experience has equipped him with skills that are beneficial in creating engaging marketing content and communication strategies.
Educational Qualifications
Volker Finis studied at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in Literature and Politics from 1995 to 2000. This academic background provides him with a strong foundation in critical thinking and communication, which he applies in his marketing and communication roles.