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Skills
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Certification
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Ryosuke Nakamizo

Ryosuke Nakamizo

Osaka

Summary

Proven track record in business development and sales, adept at building plans from scratch and delivering results aligned with go-to-market strategies. Highly skilled in statistical-based forecasting, scheduling, presentations, negotiations, and fostering collaboration among teams. Recognized for strong leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with 11 years of successful people management experience. Built and led high-performing sales organizations from the ground up, consistently surpassing annual targets by 125% under the 'Work Hard & Have Fun' policy. Extensive international experience, lived and worked abroad extensively, including at multinational companies, providing a deep understanding of various cultures.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Go to Market Business Lead, Digital Media, Sales Strategy Division

Japan Electric Power Co., Ltd.
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Develop and execute comprehensive business strategies to drive growth and sustain businesses across all channels (e-commerce, reseller channels, direct sales), leveraging data-driven marketing approaches

Deputy Sales Manager, Domestic Sales Department, Sales Division

Dshift Inc.
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Led consultation, planning, and sales of Digital Transformation solutions to major clients in the electric power industry

Enterprise Account Executive, Enterprise Sales Department, Sales Division

Workato Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Consulted and sold Workato's enterprise automation solution to assigned named accounts

Enterprise Account Executive, 1st Sales Department, West Japan Sales Division

ServiceNow Japan G.K.
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Consulted and sold ServiceNow's enterprise cloud solutions to assigned large enterprise accounts

Go to Market Business Lead/Alliance, Digital Media, Sales Strategy Division

Adobe Inc.
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Ownership of Adobe Stock and Alliance business growth for Japan market

Director, New Business Development Division

DiDi Mobility Japan Corp.
12.2019 - 08.2020
  • Spearheaded business strategy and market entry for DiDi's launch in Japan market

Sales Manager, Small and Medium Business Sales Division

Uber Japan Inc.
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Responsible for upskilling sales team capabilities, overhauling hiring and training, and implementing predictable sales processes

Sales Operations, Amazon Devices, Offline Sales

Amazon Japan G.K.
11.2014 - 01.2017
  • Developed sales reporting and forecasting for reseller accounts to optimize sales and inventory management

Channel Support Account Manager, Operations

Apple Japan Inc.
10.2013 - 10.2014
  • Managed supply and demand planning for reseller accounts

Product Marketing Manager, Enterprise Solution Marketing Division

Dell Technologies Japan
08.2005 - 05.2008
  • Product marketing ownership for x86 server business in Japanese SMB market

Large Opportunity Sales Representative, Business Sales Division

Dell Technologies Japan
08.2002 - 07.2005
  • Inside Sales Rep for SMB accounts

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Kyoto Sangyo University
Kyoto, Japan
03.1998

Skills

  • Strategic Business Planning and Execution
  • Innovative Team Leadership
  • Advanced Product Marketing and Strategy
  • Generative AI Business Application
  • Precise Market and Competitor Analysis
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Optimization
  • Strategic Budget Management and Financial Analysis
  • Innovative Digital Marketing
  • Project Management based on International Standards
  • Global Business Experience
  • Cross-functional Leadership
  • Product Lifecycle Optimization
  • Efficient Supply Chain Management
  • Quality Assurance and Innovative Product Development
  • Large-scale Event Planning and Management

Accomplishments

  • Improved Lifetime Value by 128% MoM at Japan Electric Power Co., Ltd.
  • Exceeded sales target by 150%, delivering $300,000 revenue at Dshift Inc.
  • Achieved 143% of sales target, closing $572,000 in Net New ARR at Workato Inc.
  • Generated 300% of sales pipeline quota at ServiceNow Japan G.K.
  • Delivered 50% YoY growth for Adobe Stock and 70% YoY for Alliance business at Adobe Inc.
  • Achieved 133% of initial 4-month sales target at DiDi Mobility Japan Corp.
  • Surpassed annual restaurant acquisition targets by 125% for Uber Eats Japan launch
  • Consistently achieved 95%+ weekly in-stock rates at Amazon Japan G.K.
  • Implemented CPFR process, achieving 95%+ daily in-stock rate at Apple Japan Inc.
  • Improved initial product defect rate by 200% at Acer Japan Corp.
  • Drove 17% YoY growth and $80M annual revenue in desktop PC business at Acer
  • Achieved 100% of sales targets for strategic product segments at Panasonic AVC Networks Company
  • Grew market share to 25%+ on 60,000 unit sales annually at Dell Technologies Japan
  • Consistently exceeded sales targets, achieving 130% of quota at Dell Technologies Japan

Careertransitions

  • Japan Electric Power Co., Ltd., Opportunity for growth and reflection
  • Dshift Co., Ltd., Bankruptcy
  • Workato Inc., Family circumstances and personal life balance
  • ServiceNow Japan G.K., Desire for a more cooperative and constructive workplace culture
  • Adobe Inc., Position eliminated due to Adobe Stock migration to Creative Cloud
  • DiDi Mobility Japan Corp., Inability to comply with transfer request to company's headquarters in China
  • Uber Japan Inc., Temporary step away from professional commitments for personal development and health management
  • Amazon Japan G.K., Family circumstances
  • Apple Japan Inc., Position eliminated due to CSM operations transfer
  • Panasonic AVC Networks Company, Early retirement program implemented in response to the 2008 financial crisis

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/21/75
  • Nationality: Japanese

Languages

Japanese
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Certification

  • Generative AI Prompt Engineering Certified by Generative AI Prompt Institute

Timeline

Go to Market Business Lead, Digital Media, Sales Strategy Division

Japan Electric Power Co., Ltd.
02.2024 - 08.2024

Deputy Sales Manager, Domestic Sales Department, Sales Division

Dshift Inc.
06.2023 - 02.2024

Enterprise Account Executive, Enterprise Sales Department, Sales Division

Workato Inc.
05.2022 - 08.2022

Enterprise Account Executive, 1st Sales Department, West Japan Sales Division

ServiceNow Japan G.K.
10.2021 - 01.2022

Go to Market Business Lead/Alliance, Digital Media, Sales Strategy Division

Adobe Inc.
08.2020 - 10.2021

Director, New Business Development Division

DiDi Mobility Japan Corp.
12.2019 - 08.2020

Sales Manager, Small and Medium Business Sales Division

Uber Japan Inc.
03.2018 - 12.2019

Sales Operations, Amazon Devices, Offline Sales

Amazon Japan G.K.
11.2014 - 01.2017

Channel Support Account Manager, Operations

Apple Japan Inc.
10.2013 - 10.2014

Product Marketing Manager, Enterprise Solution Marketing Division

Dell Technologies Japan
08.2005 - 05.2008

Large Opportunity Sales Representative, Business Sales Division

Dell Technologies Japan
08.2002 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Kyoto Sangyo University
  • Generative AI Prompt Engineering Certified by Generative AI Prompt Institute
Ryosuke Nakamizo