Klaus W Friederichs

Partner / Gesellschafter, Partner, GKA Solutions
Abschluss: MBA, University of Phoenix
Fulda, Deutschland

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

international sales
International negotiations
New Technologies
Business Development
ability to adapt within multicultural teams
Process Optimization
Quality Management
Test Management
Innovative Solutions
Vertrieb
Projekte
Kunde
Englische Sprache

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Klaus W Friederichs

  • Bis heute 11 Jahre und 5 Monate, seit März 2014

    Partner

    GKA Solutions

    Projektakquise, Entwicklung, Projektmanagement, Versicherungen, Investment und Immobilien unter innovative Geschäftsmodelle

  • 1 Jahr und 11 Monate, Juni 2018 - Apr. 2020

    Director of Sales

    EDAG México S.A. de C.V.

    Open and expand Engineering and Design services within the region in collaborating direct with CEO and CFO with budget, revenue, EBIT and other KPI´s responsibility. Manage development, testing, production solutions, electric and electronics portfolio to reach SOP`s for VW, AUDI. DAIMLER, BMW and TIER`s. Lead directly team of 5 people in negotiations in coordination of 5 EDAG subdivisions local and globally. Direct interactions with OEM`s and TIER`s to boost projects in time.

  • 1 Jahr, Juni 2017 - Mai 2018

    Head of Sales

    ZAT Automobiltechnik GmbH

    Prospect and acquire business for global TIERS for OEM´s. Provide technical, process, quality and commercial bridges with key decision makers at all levels. Coordinate interactions with purchasing, technical development & quality teams managing from pre-series to SOP along with Tiers and integration. Project allocation & guidance globally with HQ: Japan, Shanghai, Germany and different production sites.

  • 1 Jahr und 7 Monate, Okt. 2014 - Apr. 2016

    Head of Sales NAR

    Draexlmaier Automotive of America

  • 3 Jahre und 5 Monate, Mai 2011 - Sep. 2014

    Country Manager Mexico and Central America

    Biomet3i Mexico (Today Zimmer Biomet)

    Lead and deploy the companies products and services in the country with a direct sales force and distributors for Mexico and Central America. Lead and managed resources to position brand and add value to customers. P&L planing & management with full compliance vision.

  • 1 Jahr und 2 Monate, März 2010 - Apr. 2011

    Verwalter

    Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social IMSS

    Resource Acquisition, allocation and Budget Manager Increase results for IMSS integral development Patient and projects improving metrics at all level of satisfaction of public health care. Management of 317 Clinics, 13 Hospitals providing new equipment, operational resources to attend over 2 million affiliates reaching the requested results. Yearly budget responsible of USD 66 Mio. within the 3 areas of responsibility. Direct Leader of 18 members.

  • 2 Jahre und 2 Monate, Feb. 2008 - März 2010

    Sales Development Manager

    Medtronic

    Market Development Manager for Mexico and Central America. Analyzed and implemented strategies to increase the use of basic and advanced Cardiac Rhythm Disease Therapies / Devices for patients in hospitals managing distributors Achieved 27% sales growth vs. PY and gained 3% of market share Developed market database and products

  • 3 Jahre und 7 Monate, Aug. 2004 - Feb. 2008

    Product Manager & Market development

    Johnson & Johnson Medical

    Relations with surgeons and hospital management in the private and public sector within Mexico and LATAM. Managed local distributors to penetrate the market. Participated in bids and tenders. Sold up to 1.6 Million USD increasing 37% vs. Quota. Successfully converted to new-generation materials along with sales force. Sales increase of 53% and 10% increase of market share. Relationship with Key Opinion Leaders and other societies. Organized training and hands-on events.

  • 1 Jahr und 10 Monate, März 2001 - Dez. 2002

    Sales Specialist

    AUDI Spain

    Analyzed and coordinated with the Germany headquarters the Audi Forum Project in Spain aimed for Premium customers. Responsible for relations with customers, dealers and vendors. Coordinated sales & technical training events for the sales network. Performed special test driving for companies and customers. Organized presentations, new model launches and press conferences.

  • 3 Jahre und 5 Monate, Jan. 1998 - Mai 2001

    Business Manager

    IMA - Instituto de Marketing Aplicado

    • Project development coordinator and sales system (CRM Customer Relations Manager) developer • Developed and implemented platform at VW and Audi in spain • Competence assessment system ERM (Employee Relationship Management) • Project coordination of technical training and professional growth.

  • 3 Jahre, März 1998 - Feb. 2001

    Junior Consultant

    Ibcon Business Consulting IMA

    Project development coordinator sales system (CRM Customer Relations Manager). Developed and implemented platform at VW and Audi in Spain. Competence assessment system ERM (Employee Relationship Management) Project coordination of technical training and professional growth. Trainer for consultants and zone managers in order to implement systematized sales programs and strategies in Spain. OEM`s: Volkswagen Group (Audi, VW and Seat) Fiat Group (Alfa, Fiat and Lancia).

  • Director of Sales & Marketing

    ZAT Automobiltechnik GmbH

Ausbildung von Klaus W Friederichs

  • 6 Monate, Okt. 2018 - März 2019

    Innovation and Design Thinking

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Design Thinking Skills Product and Concept Development Process / Identifying Customer Needs Applied Creativity / Design of Services Financial Analysis Design for Environmental Sustainability

  • 2 Monate, Nov. 2015 - Dez. 2015

    Negotiation and Leadership

    Harvard University Law School

    The Program on Negotiation is theory and practice of negotiation and dispute resolution serving the world negotiation community. Founded in 1983 as a special research project at Harvard, it includes faculty, students, and staff from Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

  • 2 Jahre und 4 Monate, Sep. 2007 - Dez. 2009

    Business Administration

    University of Phoenix

    Finance, human resources, leadership, logistics, legal concepts and strategy all applied for a global business devlopment

  • 5 Jahre und 5 Monate, Jan. 1991 - Mai 1996

    Business Administration

    Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla

    Finance & Management, Market analysis, Mexican business law, human resources.

  • 1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Juli 1987 - Sep. 1988

    Produktionstechnik

    VW Lehrschule

Sprachen

  • Spanisch

    Muttersprache

  • Deutsch

    Fließend

  • Englisch

    Fließend

  • Portugiesisch

    Grundlagen

  • Französisch

    Grundlagen

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