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I thought to myself: There must be an easier and more user-friendly way to do this
MediaMarktSaturn isn’t just any retailer. As we strive to become an Experience Champion, our employees are the key to our success. Just as our company is diverse and multifaceted, so too are our employees, their roles, and their backgrounds. They are our Experience Champions—because they create a unique shopping experience for our customers. Here, they share their stories. This time: Simon Stapf, Expert Property Solutions.
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Simon Stapf has been working in the Property Solutions division since June 2022 and, drawing on his experience with complex Excel spreadsheets, has developed an AI-powered tool that significantly simplifies the sustainability assessment of products. In his day-to-day work, Simon is responsible for collecting and analyzing energy data from our buildings—from electricity and gas to district heating. He gathers data from various countries, checks for discrepancies, and ensures that the figures are accurate and traceable.
His goal: to create transparency and identify opportunities for optimization to make MediaMarktSaturn more sustainable.
The idea for his AI tool arose from a very specific challenge.
“At the beginning, we had various Excel spreadsheets that we had to merge to get a total value. That’s when I thought: There has to be a smarter way to do this.”
"At first, it was really simple. But I realized it worked—and then I got more and more into it."
What began as a simple transfer of existing data has evolved step by step.
Today, the tool helps automate the extraction and faster evaluation of product data. Processes that previously took a lot of time are now significantly more efficient.
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His colleagues, including Herbert Schultz, Head of the Property Solutions department, particularly value Simon’s initiative and his pragmatic approach.
“Simon is an Experience Champion […] because he seeks out solutions entirely on his own—solutions that not only help him personally but that he also shares with the team […] and that make life and work easier for the many people around him.”
Even outside of work, Simon loves a challenge—though he prefers long-distance ones.
“I absolutely love running. It grounds me and helps me clear my head. […] I just really enjoy the challenge—not against others, but against myself. I’m always trying to beat my own personal best.”
"You can't go wrong—just get started."
For Simon, one thing is clear: innovation often starts with curiosity and the courage to just give things a try.
And that’s exactly what makes him an Experience Champion.
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Alexandra Dick
Pressespecherin Stores, Sales & Services
presse@mediamarktsaturn.com
