Alexander Klinkner
About Alexander Klinkner
Alexander Klinkner is a Sales Director at ITW Powertrain Europe, having previously held various roles at Daimler AG for over 20 years. He studied Wirtschaftsingenieur at Karlsruher Institut für Technologie and has extensive experience in sales and project management within the automotive industry.
Work at Daimler
Alexander Klinkner has extensive experience at Daimler AG, where he held various positions over a span of 14 years. He began his career at Daimler in 1997 as an Entwicklungscontroller und Investitionsplaner, working for three years in Rastatt and Gaggenau. He then transitioned to Leitung Vor- und Kostenplanung Getriebe from 2000 to 2003, also in Rastatt and Gaggenau. Following this, Klinkner served as Leitung Produktprojekte, Leitung Anlaufmanagement, and Serienbetreuung from 2003 to 2007 in Gaggenau. He later took on the role of Executive Assistent from 2007 to 2010 in Stuttgart. His final position at Daimler was as Head of Mercedes-Benz Powertrain Sales on highway, where he worked from 2010 until 2021.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Klinkner studied at the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) from 1991 to 1996. He pursued a degree in Wirtschaftsingenieur and achieved a Diplom. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering and business management, which he applied throughout his career at Daimler AG and in his current role at ITW Powertrain Europe.
Current Role at ITW Powertrain Europe
Since 2021, Alexander Klinkner has been serving as Sales Director at ITW Powertrain Europe. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales operations and strategies within the organization. His experience in the automotive industry, particularly from his tenure at Daimler AG, contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Career Progression
Klinkner's career progression reflects a steady advancement through various roles within Daimler AG before moving to ITW Powertrain Europe. His roles have included responsibilities in project management, cost planning, and sales leadership. This diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the automotive sector and sales dynamics.