Oliver Merckens

  • German (mother tongue)
  • French (mother tongue)
  • English (business fluent)
  • Spanish (basics)
  • Retail (mother tongue)
  • Projectmanagement: Methods and Techniques for Project Managers
    (UDEMY), 2024
  • Person certified Trainer, Coach and Consultant New Work
    (MESH ACADEMY Wien / Frankfurt), 2021
  • Professional Leadership within zooplus
    (Proaktiv Management AG, München), 2018
  • Excellence in Leadership
    (Haniel Akademie, Duisburg), 2016
  • Advanced Negotiation Skills
    (Scotwork, Düsseldorf), 2014
  • Positive Power & Influence
    (METRO School of Development, Paris), 2013

Study of business administration
(Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster), 1999

Partners

“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.”
Henry Ford

With 20 years of experience in retail—15 of them at METRO—I know the industry inside out. I can confidently say that I have learned retail from the ground up. I have successfully designed and marketed product assortments, strategically presented them at the POS with a customer-centric approach, and led countless procurement negotiations with FMCG suppliers. I am well-versed in both branded and private label products.

My broad perspective has been shaped by numerous national and international consulting projects, as well as my time as an executive at zooplus, Europe’s No. 1 e-commerce company for pet food, where I worked in international Category Management and Procurement.

With my deep understanding of the retail sector and the people behind it, I know exactly where the challenges lie. Retail is in my DNA—it’s my passion.

2.500

Negotiations led

1.500

Contracts concluded

15

Years of purchasing experience

5.000

Articles managed

Change Starts in the Mind

Despite my pragmatic and entrepreneurial mindset, I never lose sight of the details—while ensuring I don’t get lost in them. My approach as a consultant is rooted in coaching and process facilitation because I firmly believe that true change must come from within—from the organization itself.

My additional certification as a Coach, Trainer, and Consultant for New Work has reinforced my belief that in today’s increasingly complex work environment, employees need to be engaged in entirely new ways.

With my holistic perspective, I bring teams together, connect the dots, and uncover untapped potential.

A strong team is the foundation for sustainable business growth. Together, I want to create tailor-made solutions that guide your company toward a competitive and future-proof path.

Feel free to contact me without obligation for a first exchange.