B2B Sales · Business Psychology · Digital Products

Strategic Marketingand AI.

Good ideas rarely fail because of their potential. What is often missing is the connection between customer needs, a clear strategy and execution that genuinely engages people. Philip Schäfer brings together strategic marketing, B2B sales, artificial intelligence and business psychology.

Philip Schäfer
Frankfurt · Germany

Psychology meets technology.

Experience & recognition

ASPINASPRINGER GABLERSJP CONNECTMEDIA UNIVERSITYROTARACT

Where value is created

Marketing, AI and
communication.

Companies do not need isolated measures. They need solutions that consider the market, technology and people together. These three perspectives create strategies that are well founded and work in everyday business.

01

Strategic Marketing & Growth

Many companies know their customers, but they do not consistently turn that knowledge into positioning and growth. Clear marketing strategies transform individual insights into a direction customers understand.

  • Marketing strategy
  • Brand positioning
  • Business development
02

Artificial Intelligence & Digital Products

AI projects quickly lose their value when the technology becomes more important than the actual problem. The starting point is therefore a clear understanding of workflows and user needs, leading to useful automation and digital products.

  • AI strategy
  • Automation
  • Product development
03

Business Psychology & Communication

Communication works when it reflects how people behave and what they need. Insights from business psychology help companies understand customers and improve workshops, sales and leadership.

  • Business psychology
  • Workshops
  • Leadership

Selected projects

B2B and B2C
projects.

Digital products and AI solutions become valuable when they solve a real problem. These projects show how user needs, research and a clear strategy lead to tangible results.

01Digital product

Vibon

New connections do not happen by themselves.

Many people want to make new connections at events, yet taking the first step can be difficult. Vibon connects people through shared events and makes it easier to start a conversation. Market validation, interviews and UX design formed the basis for product development and launch.

  • Research
  • UX
  • Launch
  • Product
Product interface · 01
Vibon app showing nearby events
The three founders of SJP Connect
SJP Connect Founding team · Frankfurt
02Entrepreneurship

SJP Connect

Turning AI potential into a practical solution.

Many companies recognise the potential of AI but struggle to find a clear starting point for everyday work. SJP Connect analyses specific tasks and turns them into suitable AI automation, websites and digital products. From requirements to delivery, every solution remains focused on genuine business value.

  • AI automation
  • Consulting
  • Digital strategy
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Published research

AI in
marketing.

How effective are AI-generated corporate ads on social media, and are they accepted by users? The book Artificial Intelligence and Marketing explores this question. The empirical study examines advertising effectiveness and acceptance and was published by Springer Gabler in its BestMasters series.

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Philip Schäfer with his published book about artificial intelligence and marketing
Cover of Philip Schäfer's book Artificial Intelligence and Marketing
104Study participants
14k+Book accesses
BestMastersSpringer Gabler

Workshops

Workshops for leadership,
sales and social media.

01 Completed
Dr. Schäfer & Partner

Employee Motivation for Leaders

A lack of motivation often becomes visible only after performance and collaboration have already declined. This workshop helps leaders recognise motivational dynamics and influence them effectively in everyday work.

Dr. Schäfer & Partner

Sales Strategies and Persuasion Techniques

A strong offer is not enough when its value and message do not reach the customer. Practical methods connect sales strategy, persuasive communication and confident delivery.

02 Upcoming
Mittelstands- und Wirtschaftsunion (MIT) Main-Taunus

Member Acquisition through Social Media

Many organisations achieve reach but gain few active members. The workshop shows how relevant content can turn digital attention into genuine interest and participation.

World Design Capital · kreateam Architekten & Partners

Wilari Project: Interactive Dialogue for WDC

Complex urban projects need more than isolated professional perspectives. The interactive dialogue format brings together stakeholders, ideas and different viewpoints around the WDC project.

Professional experience

Marketing and
B2B sales.

Complex customer challenges are easier to solve when marketing, sales and change processes are considered together. This career path connects these areas and reflects growing responsibility for customers, brands and projects.

CurrentFrankfurt am Main
SJP Connect

Managing Director & Co-Founder

  • Translating customer challenges into clear requirements for AI automation, websites and digital products.
  • Responsibility for customer analysis, digital strategy and the development of user-centred solutions.
Since July 2024Frankfurt am Main
ASPINA GmbH (EMEA)

Brand & Account Manager

  • Responsibility for the European marketing strategy with a focus on trade shows, content and social media campaigns.
  • Improving the customer experience through clear brand positioning and psychology-based marketing.
  • Strategic development of European key accounts based on individual customer needs.
Sep. 2023 to July 2024Frankfurt am Main
ASPINA GmbH (EMEA)

Marketing Consultant

  • Increased the company’s B2B follower base by around 25 percent in less than ten months.
  • Developed and implemented social media strategies for a technical B2B brand.
Nov. 2022 to Sep. 2023Eschborn
ASPINA GmbH (EMEA)

Working Student · Marketing & Sales

  • Supported marketing and sales in an international technical B2B environment.
Nov. 2021 to Oct. 2022Bad Homburg
Deutsche Leasing Group

Working Student · Digital Marketing

  • Developed prospective customers through email marketing and newsletter campaigns.
  • Analysed campaign data to identify and implement performance improvements.
Oct. 2020 to Aug. 2021Mainz
Aareon Group

Intern & Working Student · Human Resources

  • Supported operational HR work during an internship and subsequent working student position.
Oct. 2019 to Oct. 2020Bad Homburg
Fresenius Netcare

Working Student · Change Management & Communication

  • Supported company-wide change management processes and internal communication.
  • Contributed to the introduction of agile working methods.
Aug. 2019 to Sep. 2019Munich
Dr. Schäfer & Partner

Intern · Management Consulting & Coaching

  • Prepared and supported workshops for executives and sales teams.
  • Supported new customer acquisition through direct outreach.

Certificates

Certificates in AI,
marketing and sales.

Selected certificates in AI, digital marketing, content strategy and sales.

GO
01 · Google

Fundamentals of Online Marketing

AI
02 · Anthropic

AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations

LI
03 · LinkedIn

Content and Ad Design

LI
04 · LinkedIn

Marketing Strategy

SA
05 · Ifmera Academy

Sales Techniques Seminar

Talks & guest lectures

Talks about AI
and marketing.

Philip Schäfer giving a talk about artificial intelligence in marketing at accadis University
02
02
Guest Lecture

Artificial Intelligence in Marketing

accadis Hochschule

Philip Schäfer presenting business psychology at Rotaract Club Frankfurt International
03
03
Club Talk

Business Psychology in Practice

Rotaract Club Frankfurt International

Commitment beyond work

Volunteering and leadership
at Rotaract.

Philip Schäfer during his Rotaract presidency
Rotaract · Presidency

Volunteer teams work without traditional hierarchies. A shared goal, clear communication and trust are therefore especially important. Philip Schäfer has been involved with Rotaract Club Bad Homburg Taunus since August 2023. Membership was followed by the presidency. Today, he is responsible for PR and social media, strengthening visibility, exchange and community.

  1. Since August 2023

    Member

    Rotaract Club Bad Homburg Taunus

  2. July 2024 to July 2025

    President

    Rotaract Club Bad Homburg Taunus

  3. Since July 2025

    PR & Social Media Officer

    Rotaract Club Bad Homburg Taunus

Frequently asked questions

Questions about projects
and talks.

Key information about working methods, topics and potential forms of collaboration at a glance.

01Who is Philip Schäfer?

Philip Schäfer is a business psychologist, Brand & Account Manager, entrepreneur and author from the Rhine Main region. His work connects strategic marketing, B2B sales, artificial intelligence and a strong understanding of human behaviour.

02How does Philip Schäfer support companies?

His focus includes marketing strategy, brand positioning, customer development, AI automation and digital products. The goal is to create solutions that make technical sense and are understood and used by people.

03What experience does Philip Schäfer have in marketing and sales?

Philip Schäfer works in European B2B marketing and account management at ASPINA. He previously gained experience in digital marketing, change management, human resources and management consulting. As Managing Director of SJP Connect, he also develops AI solutions, websites and digital products for companies.

04Which topics does Philip Schäfer cover in talks and workshops?

His topics include artificial intelligence in marketing, entrepreneurship, pitching and business psychology in practice. His workshops cover employee motivation, sales strategy, persuasion techniques and member acquisition through social media.

05What is the book Artificial Intelligence and Marketing about?

How effective are AI-generated corporate ads on social media, and are they accepted by users? The Springer Gabler book explores this question by examining advertising effectiveness, acceptance and the role of artificial intelligence in modern marketing.

06How can Philip Schäfer be contacted about a project or talk?

Requests for projects, talks, workshops or professional exchange can be made directly by email or LinkedIn. Relevant topics include marketing, artificial intelligence, customer development and business psychology.