Janet Yokobata Ando
About Janet Yokobata Ando
Janet Yokobata Ando is a Strategic Accounts Manager at Vaisala, where she has worked since 2005. She previously served as Sales and Marketing Director for North America Hydromet from 1999 to 2004 and holds multiple degrees from San Jose State University and De Anza College.
Current Role at Vaisala
Janet Yokobata Ando holds the position of Strategic Accounts Manager at Vaisala, where she has worked since 2005. In this role, she develops strategies and implements plans in collaboration with various teams to maximize sales and business opportunities. Her focus is on nurturing long-term relationships with clients, aiming to facilitate their desire to sole source business to Vaisala. This approach has contributed to the company's growth and client retention.
Previous Experience at Vaisala
From 1999 to 2004, Janet Yokobata Ando served as the Sales and Marketing Director for North America Hydromet at Vaisala. During her five years in this role, she was based in Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland. Her responsibilities included overseeing sales strategies and marketing initiatives specific to the North American hydrometeorological market, which helped establish Vaisala's presence in the region.
Education and Academic Background
Janet Yokobata Ando studied at San Jose State University from 1979 to 1983, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Marketing, Japanese, and International Business. Additionally, she pursued further education at San Jose State University from 1990 to 1991, studying Marketing and Communications. Earlier, she attended De Anza College from 1986 to 1988, where she studied Electrical Engineering.
Professional Focus and Strategy Development
In her current role, Janet Yokobata Ando emphasizes the importance of developing strategies that align with client needs. She works closely with various teams to implement plans that not only maximize sales but also enhance business opportunities for Vaisala. Her strategic approach is centered on building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients, which is essential for fostering loyalty and repeat business.