Hiro Yokoyama
About Hiro Yokoyama
Hiro Yokoyama is a Senior Account Manager with over 15 years of experience in B2B technical sales and marketing in the semiconductor industry. He holds a BS in Electronics Engineering from Sophia University and an MBA in Marketing from Santa Clara University, and he is bilingual in English and Japanese.
Work at Murata
Hiro Yokoyama has been serving as a Senior Account Manager at Murata since 2019. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has focused on driving sales and marketing initiatives within the semiconductor industry. His role involves developing strategic plans to enhance revenue and market presence. Notably, he created a strategic sales and marketing plan that resulted in a 30% increase in revenue within a year through a 'Cold Calling Contest.'
Education and Expertise
Hiro Yokoyama holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering from Sophia University and an MBA in Marketing from Santa Clara University. He also completed a certificate in Photovoltaic Technical Sales and Proposal Development at Ohlone College. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in both technical and marketing aspects of the semiconductor industry.
Background in Technical Sales and Marketing
With over 15 years of experience in B2B technical sales and marketing, Hiro Yokoyama specializes in the semiconductor sector. His expertise spans various areas, including Power, Analog, RF, WiFi, GPS, and Passives. He has a proven track record in identifying decision-makers, analyzing customer needs, and recommending solutions to achieve design-win sales.
Previous Experience at Fujitsu
Prior to his current role at Murata, Hiro Yokoyama worked at Fujitsu as a Market Research Analyst for 11 months in 2014. Based in Sunnyvale, California, he contributed to market analysis and research efforts, enhancing his understanding of market dynamics within the technology sector.
Key Contributions to Mobile Technology
Hiro Yokoyama played a significant role in the launch of Sharp's first A-GPS enabled mobile phone, the 801SH, by providing continuous technical and non-technical support. He also contributed to the successful market launch of HTC's first A-GPS enabled mobile phone, sold as HP6500, by supporting engineering and field tests.