Yoshito Hashimoto
About Yoshito Hashimoto
Yoshito Hashimoto is the Japan Consumer & eTail Lead at Poly, where he has been instrumental in enhancing brand recognition and value in the Japanese market. With extensive experience in sales and strategic planning across various technology companies, he has contributed significantly to business growth in the region.
Current Role at Poly
Yoshito Hashimoto serves as the Japan Consumer & eTail Lead at Poly since 2021. In this role, he has initiated the Consumer Business startup for the company in Japan. He collaborates closely with teams across the APAC region and the United States to enhance brand presence and operational effectiveness. His focus includes leveraging qualitative field information to refine sales strategies, prioritizing customer feedback in decision-making processes.
Professional Experience in Sales Management
Hashimoto has extensive experience in sales management across various technology companies. He worked at Seagate Technology as Channel Sales Manager for 11 months in 2017-2018, where he contributed to channel strategy and sales initiatives. Prior to that, he spent three years as Regional Channel Sales Manager at HARMAN International, managing distributor relationships in the Professional Division, focusing on audio, visual, and lighting products.
Background in Retail Sales
Before his roles in technology sales, Hashimoto worked at Imation as Retail Sales Manager from 1998 to 2014. His 16-year tenure in Tokyo provided him with significant expertise in retail operations and sales strategies. He later joined Silicon Power as Sales Marketing Manager from 2015 to 2017, where he played a key role in enhancing brand recognition and value in Japan.
Education and Academic Background
Yoshito Hashimoto studied at Temple University. His educational background has contributed to his understanding of business management and sales strategies, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles across the technology sector.
Contributions to Strategic Planning
Hashimoto has been involved in strategic planning and goal setting in his roles. At SEAGATE Japan, he contributed to the development of quarterly goals and strategic initiatives. His ability to collaborate with the APAC organization has been instrumental in expanding business operations and enhancing overall sales performance.