Akari Wakayama
Osaka,Osaka-shi
Summary
Diligent Senior Product Manager offering 2 years of industry success, including product roadmap development, market research and data analysis. With experience in sales and sales promotion planning, I understand the process of product development, proposal and delivery to customers, and can plan products and sales methods that take advantage of our company's strengths. With my excellent negotiation skills, I contribute to the company by proposing appropriate solutions in cooperation with the sales and development departments. As a project leader, I try to keep development team members motivated by taking them to hearings with customers, communicating with them, and listening to their concerns.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Product Manager
Life Solutions Company, Panasonic Corporation
Tokyo, Osaka, Japan
04.2019 - Current
- Conceptualized and deployed enhanced product features and optimized implementation for use in marketing strategies.
- Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure developmental progress.
- Reviewed sales, customer concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
- Managed full-cycle marketing and advertising strategies including estimating costs, managing resource allocation and adjusting production schedules.
- Collaborated with manufacturers, operations leaders and sales teammates to ascertain production details.
- Fleshed out product brand identities by identifying markets and specialized updates.
- Determined consumer demands, industry trends and forecasted sales by conducting trend analysis.
Marketing Associate
Life Solutions Company, Panasonic Corporation
Tokyo, Japan
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
- Achieved sales goals of 5 project and service targets by leveraging interpersonal communication skills and product knowledge to cultivate and secure new customer relationships.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
Sales Planner
Life Solutions Company, Panasonic Corporation
Osaka, Japan
04.2016 - 09.2017
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Attended [Number] promotional and network events to maintain and develop contact with potential clients.
- Implemented and planned sales strategies and campaigns and marketing initiatives to meet sales goals and budgets.
- Worked closely with all product development departments to create and maintain marketing materials for sales presentations and client meetings.
- Increased brand awareness by developing technical and non-technical marketing collateral and presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters.
- Developed contests and sweepstakes, including rules, contracts and revenue-generating strategies.
- Wrote engaging and creative press releases for each promotion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education of Science For Students
Meisei University
Tokyo 10.2013 - 03.2016
No Degree - Life And Environmental Science, Chemistry
Tokyo Polytechnic University
Kanagawa 04.2011 - 09.2013
Skills
Research and trend analysis
Product development
Project Management
Marketing and advertising
Teamwork
Knowledgeable in lighting
Certification
Lighting consultant
Hobbies
Runnning; I have completed a full and half marathon
Timeline
Product Manager
Life Solutions Company, Panasonic Corporation
04.2019 - Current
Marketing Associate
Life Solutions Company, Panasonic Corporation
10.2017 - 03.2019
Sales Planner
Life Solutions Company, Panasonic Corporation
04.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Education of Science For Students
Meisei University
10.2013 - 03.2016
No Degree - Life And Environmental Science, Chemistry
Tokyo Polytechnic University
04.2011 - 09.2013