Axel Hoffmann
About Axel Hoffmann
Axel Hoffmann is a Regional Sales Manager at Kennametal, where he has worked since 2024. He holds a Master of Engineering and has extensive experience in sales and machining, previously working at Gühring KG and Viega Holding GmbH & Co. KG.
Work at Kennametal
Axel Hoffmann serves as the Regionaler Verkaufsleiter / District Business Manager at Kennametal. He has been in this role since 2024, working in a hybrid capacity from Rosbach vor der Höhe. In this position, he is responsible for managing sales operations and driving business growth in his designated region.
Education and Expertise
Axel Hoffmann holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Maschinenbau from HTWK Leipzig, which he completed from 2016 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from the same institution between 2013 and 2016. In 2023, he furthered his education with a Fortbildung in Teamführung / Führungskraft IHK at TA Bildungszentrum GmbH. His educational background is complemented by various sales training programs, including Mercuri sales training and a program led by Martin Limbeck.
Background
Axel Hoffmann began his career as a Zerspanungsmechaniker at Viega Holding GmbH & Co. KG, where he worked for 11 years from 2007 to 2018. He then transitioned to Gühring KG as an Außendienstmitarbeiter, serving from 2018 until 2024. His diverse work experience spans both technical and sales roles, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Axel Hoffmann has participated in various training programs to enhance his skills. Notably, he completed the 'Geistige Brandstiftung' training led by Dirk Kreuter, which focuses on innovative sales strategies. Additionally, he has completed multiple parts of Mercuri sales training, which is designed to improve sales effectiveness.