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Shigehito Shima

Shigehito Shima

4-6-502, Ashiya-shi, Hyogo

Summary

Accomplished General Manager with a proven track record at ASTAREAL CO., LTD., and FELISSIMO CORPORATION, specializing in e-commerce and retail marketing. Expert in project management and team leadership, demonstrated through successful budget control and partnership cultivation, significantly enhancing financial stability and organizational growth. Skilled in B2C marketing and Google Analytics, driving innovative health and e-commerce solutions.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Freelance Marketing Consultant

Self-Employed
Kobe, Japan (Remote)
10.2024 - Current

• Consulted with clients on business issues and developed innovative, high-impact proposals.
• Provided data analysis and reporting services for clients in the marketing and e-commerce sectors.
• Increased brand awareness by developing and executing targeted marketing campaigns.
• Confidential client in e-Commerce Company, Tourist Hotel, Marketing Research Company, etc.

General Manger, Consumer Retail Division

ASTAREAL CO., LTD. (Health Supplement E-commerce)
Osaka, Japan
02.2019 - 09.2024
  • • Appointed to lead the EC business of a
    supplement company established by a major
    Japanese pharmaceutical group.
    • Oversaw a team of 10, later expanded to 20
    members, managing both B2C and B2B operations with total revenue reaching ¥700 million.
    • Directed business planning, budgeting, product rebranding, website overhaul, and structural reform of fulfillment operations.
    • Led the launch of a personalized supplement product line in the Nutraceuticals segment, handling business planning, product development, marketing strategy, and team organization.
    • Successfully managed rapid business growth, achieving sales milestones of ¥130 million in 2022
    2019-02 - 2024-09
    and ¥700 million in 2023.

General Manager, Global Business Division

FELISSIMO CORPORATION (Major Mail-Order Retailer)
Kobe, Japan
04.1985 - 01.2019
  • • Led business planning, organizational
    management, new business development, and marketing strategy at a large Japanese mail-order company (approx. 600 employees).
    • Played a core role in launching a subscription-based mail-order business, significantly contributing to its growth and profitability.
    • Managed a team of 70 in-house staff and 70 external contractors, ensuring seamless operations and achieving notable KPIs.
    • In 2012, achieved ¥50 billion in sales with an 8% operating profit margin.
    • Broad experience across strategic planning, management issue analysis, consumer marketing, and promotional campaign execution within the e-commerce industry.
    • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

General Manager, Global Business Division (October 2015- January 2019)

General Manager, Japan Marketing Division (April 2013 – October 2015)

General Manager, Japan Ecommerce Division (April 2004 – May 2013)

Ecommerce Manager, Japan Ecommerce Division (April 1995 – May 2004)

Product Planner, Merchandising Division (April 1985 – May 1995)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

KINKI UNIVERSITY
Osaka, Japan
04.1981 - 03.1985

Skills

Project management

Timeline

Freelance Marketing Consultant

Self-Employed
10.2024 - Current

General Manger, Consumer Retail Division

ASTAREAL CO., LTD. (Health Supplement E-commerce)
02.2019 - 09.2024

General Manager, Global Business Division

FELISSIMO CORPORATION (Major Mail-Order Retailer)
04.1985 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

KINKI UNIVERSITY
04.1981 - 03.1985
Shigehito Shima