Thomas Gockeln
About Thomas Gockeln
Thomas Gockeln is an International Key Account Manager at PHOENIX CONTACT, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in sales and engineering roles, having previously held positions at dSPACE and Phoenix Contact.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Thomas Gockeln serves as the International Key Account Manager at PHOENIX CONTACT. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Blomberg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. In this role, he is responsible for managing key international accounts, focusing on building and maintaining strong relationships with clients to drive business growth.
Previous Experience at Phoenix Contact
Prior to his current role, Thomas Gockeln worked at PHOENIX CONTACT as a Technical Sales Manager from 2017 to 2021. During this four-year period, he was involved in technical sales activities, providing solutions and support to clients. He also served as an International Sales Engineer at PHOENIX CONTACT from 2010 to 2015, where he contributed to sales efforts in the international market.
Experience at dSPACE
Before joining PHOENIX CONTACT, Thomas Gockeln worked at dSPACE as a Field Application & Sales Engineer from 2008 to 2010. His role involved providing application support and sales expertise in the Paderborn area and surrounding regions in Deutschland. This experience laid the foundation for his career in technical sales and account management.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Gockeln studied at Hochschule Bochum - Bochum University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a Dipl. Ing. (FH) in Mechatronik, Automotive from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, particularly in the fields of mechatronics and automotive technology.