Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Austin Hanohano is an accomplished sales and business development executive with extensive experience in the power electronics and electric vehicle (EV) charging industries. As the Director of Sales and Business Development at Digatron Power Electronics, USA and the Business Development Manager at Quench EV Chargers, he leverages his deep industry expertise to drive strategic growth and expansion initiatives.
Experience Summary
Current Roles
Director of Sales and Business Development, Digatron Power Electronics, USA (2024-11-01 to Present)
- Responsible for leading the sales and business development strategy for Digatron's operations in the United States
- Spearheading the development of new customer relationships and the expansion of existing accounts
- Collaborating with the marketing team to enhance the company's brand presence and thought leadership in the power electronics industry
Business Development Manager, Quench EV Chargers (2023-02-01 to Present)
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in the rapidly growing EV charging market
- Developing and executing comprehensive sales and marketing plans to increase Quench's market share
- Fostering strategic partnerships with key industry stakeholders to drive product innovation and customer adoption
Career Progression
Prior to his current roles, Austin held several sales and leadership positions within the power electronics and automotive industries, including:
- Regional Sales Manager, Digatron Power Electronics, USA (2023-02-01 to 2025-01-01)
- Account Manager, Midtronics (2022-01-01 to 2023-01-01)
- Sales Engineer, Midtronics (2020-03-01 to 2022-01-01)
- Regional Sales Manager & General Manager, Interstate Batteries (2018-01-01 to 2020-03-01)
- Outside Sales Representative, Interstate Batteries (2013-11-01 to 2018-01-01)
Throughout his career, Austin has demonstrated a track record of driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and fostering strong customer relationships.
Academic Background
Austin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Areas of Expertise
- Power electronics and energy storage systems
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure
- Sales strategy and business development
- Account management and customer relationship building
- Cross-functional team leadership and collaboration
Professional Impact
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy that resulted in a 25% increase in Digatron's market share in the United States
- Established strategic partnerships with leading EV charging providers, enabling Quench to expand its product offering and reach new customer segments
- Consistently exceeded sales targets and revenue goals in previous roles, consistently ranking among the top performers in his respective organizations
Conclusion
Austin Hanohano is a seasoned sales and business development executive with a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in the power electronics and EV charging industries. His deep industry expertise, strategic mindset, and strong leadership skills make him a valuable asset to Digatron Power Electronics, USA and Quench EV Chargers as they continue to expand their respective market footprints.
