Kay Wesendrup

Key Account Manager |
Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

Professional Training:
1995 – 1999 Tool Mechanic, Specialized in Stamping and Forming Technology
2001 – 2003 Technical School, Beckum
Qualification: State Certified Technician

Professional Experience:
03.2020 to Present
Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, 87642 Halblech,
Approximately 1,000 employees, Key Account Manager Connector Industry

Responsibilities:

• Management of International Key Accounts
• Strategic development of customer relationships
• Preparation of market forecasts
• Development of sales strategies

07.2016 to 02.2020
Phoenix Feinbau GmbH & Co. KG, 58511 Lüdenscheid,
Approximately 800 employees, Head of the Technology Segment

Responsibilities:

• Disciplinary leadership of 6 designers and 5 tool mechanics
• Overall process responsibility within the framework of the operational resources realization process
• Strategy development in the area of standardization
• Implementation of the production system "Excellence in Tooling"
• Responsible for the execution of research and development projects in the field of stamping, bending, and assembly technology, collaboration with the WZL of RWTH Aachen
• Establishment and further development of external tooling procurement

10.2010 to 07.2016
Phoenix Feinbau GmbH & Co. KG, 58511 Lüdenscheid,
Approximately 800 employees, Tool Designer

Responsibilities:

• Company-wide introduction of the CAD system Siemens NX including Teamcenter
• Independent handling of customer projects from inquiry to series release
• Responsible in the area of tool alignment
• Creation of necessary documents for tool and series release
• Establishment and further development of external tooling procurement in the field of tool design