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日本 東京都 東京

J-Me LLC was established as representative office of kitchen, table and life style mainly from Asia and Europe.Partner of Jebsen Consumer products Co. Ltd.Partner of EKO Japan co., Ltd.Partner of GPG

日本 東京

Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo

andJ K.K. was established as representative office of kitchen, table and life style mainly from Asia and Europe.Partner of LuqrumPartner of Jebsen Consumer products Co. Ltd.Partner of EKO Japan co., Ltd.

1-11-10, Azabudai, Minato-Ku, Tokyo

1-15-41, Minami-Aoyama Minato-Ku, Tokyo

Brand: Cuisinart, Babyliss, ConairResponsibilities and achievementSales operation for all categories of sales for Cuisinart.Retail division is covering department store, retail shops, specialty shops and major camera chain store as like Yodobashi Camera and Bic. Commercial division is covering all professional routes.Marketing operation for Cuisinart. Marketing calendar, PR and advertising, monthly promotion plan.New product introduction, especially for non-electric items as like cookware and kitchen utensilsReport to President directly

Tokyo

Sales operation of Key-account department store group and new business development from Mar 2013 - Aug 2013.Unit general manager, sales general manager for Western part of Japan. sales adminstration and logistic center in Osaka relocation project manager from Mar 2012- Mar 2013.

Tokyo, Japan

Brand: Le Creuset, Screwpull2011 Feb – 2011 AugSales general manager (department store)Responsibilities and achievementsSales operation for Department store, catalogue, mail order and spot order business all over Japan.Business development of direct business with department store and dealers.Opened direct account and shops in Isetan, Matsuya and other department stores.2010 July – 2011 Jan Business development directorResponsibilities: Develop closer relationship with key persons in department stores and potential retailers to establish direct deeper contact and optimize dynamic sales activities with customers.2009 Aug – 2010 July Marketing directorResponsibilities and achievements: Management of Marketing division.Working with 8 subordinates; 3 product manager, 1 retail support, 1 PR staff, 1 marketing material coordinator, 1 online communication manager and 1 consumer service staff.My responsibility is product development; Special item for Japanese market, advertising, PR, creation of marketing materials, packaging, flyers, sales promotion, customer service. Online communication, EC site and event planning with controlling of marketing budget. Consultation for distribution issue strategically. Company total sales: 4.25 bill yen in 2009 and 5.00 bill yen budget in 2010.of direct business with department store and dealers.

Marketing directorBrand: Zwilling, Henckels international, MIYABI, Staub, Demeyere, TweezermanPerformance: Management of Marketing division. Controlling 5 subordinates; 2 artwork-creation staffs, 1 PR staff, 1 VMD and 1 product manager for beauty care. Product development; Japanese made product, special items that specially develop for Japanese market.Brand development; MIYABI Series. I have specially planed for US and European market from concept work and tie-up negotiation with Mr. Michiba, iron chef for Japanese cooking.Brand re-launching of Staub, French cookware brand and new launching of Demeyere, Belgium stainless cookware brand. AD, PR, creation of catalogue, packaging, flyers, sales promotion, web site, EC site, Osaka shop operation, customer service, event planning, controlling of Co-op advertising budget. Training for sales delegates. Establish culinary relation program, tie-up program for kitchen celebrities. Sales director for all over Japan temporally for 7 months (Aug 2006- Feb 2007)Tokyo branch directorSales Operation for eastern Japan for Department store, GMS, HC, retailers, Mail order, gift, professional route and Co-op.Product development for cookware, TWIN I.V.I.Budget work, sales planning, Tokyo-shop operation.

Tokyo

Brand: Fissler and Zyliss – Cookware and house hold utensilsCreation of Marketing materials, Sales promotion for retailers, wholesalers and controlling 40 sales delegates in department stores, New merchandise launching, Training for sales delegates, AD and PR activities. Organizing wholesalers meeting 2 times in the year. Training for sales delegates by monthly meetings and yearly conference. Salary control for all sales delegates, around 40 delegates together with demonstrators.Sales were increased from 650 mio yen in 1996 to 1.0 bill yen in 1998, 54% increased. Company got a 2nd prize of sales development of subsidiary of Iwatani group in 1997.

Tokyo

Sales manager for Direct businessBrand: Elegance, Prior – Cosmetics, Food supplements and Homecare productsManagement of Sales operating and Sales agents, Stock control and Event planning.I was in charge of 7 regional sales groups, 3 groups in Osaka, Kagawa, Hakata, Nagasaki, Yamaguchi and organizing around 140 sales agents. Organizing sales seminars around 6 times in the year. Total sales were 600 mio yen in 1996 out of company sales 3.0 bill yen.

Tokyo

Brand:Comtesse (German brand for excellent handbag, leather goods, luggage, clothes, lady’s and men’s) Responsibilities and achievements : Sales activities for Department stores, specially developing Comtesse boutique in Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi in 1993. Annual sales were increased from 72mio to 120mio yen. Sales development for Mitsukoshi group, Daiwa group and Tokyu Department store, operation of shop in shop at imperial plaza retailers, whole selling and direct mail business including Gaisho business. Total sales were 500 mio yen in 2004, company sales were 1.4 bill yen.Stock ordering.Planning of sales promotions and events.

Tokyo

1988 – 1989 Consumer product divisionLady’s accessories sales department.Brands: Comtesse, Karl Lagerfeld (bag & accessories), Revillon (bag & accessories), Jean Patou (perfume & accessories), Sapaf (bag & accessories), Poul Simon (jewelry) Responsibilities and achievementsSales activities for Department stores, retailers, wholesalers, direct mail business, marketing, negotiation with supplier.Other performances are same as Comtesse Japan Ltd.I was in charge of whole product of men’s and lady’s accessory product for Sony family club. Sales were exceeded 80 mio yen in 1988.1986 –1988 Men’s accessories sales divisionBrands: Porsche Design (watch, leather goods, sunglass, accessories),IWC (watch), Zimmerli (Men’s under wear)Responsibilities and achievementsProduct manager for Porsche design and Zimmerli.Brand re-launching of IWC watch. Operation of Porsche design corner in Seibu-Shibuya and Matsuya Ginza, annual sales both 60 mio yen. Development of watch presentation at key department stores through wholesaler.Operation yearly sales with 2 salesmen: 650 mio yen Other performances are same as Comtesse Japan Ltd.1984 – 1986 Marketing departmentHermes sectionBrands: Hermes (perfume), Jean Patou (perfume)Responsibilities and achievements Sales activities for wholesalers, Department stores, retailers and Hermes shops.