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Shunichi Furuya

Yokohama

Summary

Worked at an industry-leading motorsports company, NISMO, for 22 years, including 10 years in Global motorsports planning and 8 years in Customer racing as a manager.

Have experiences in the other automotive related works such as several new product launch projects in and outside Japan and a new high performance sports car dealer network establishment in Japan.

A Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in motorsports industries and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Customer Racing & Int'l Biz Development

NISMO/ Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co.,Ltd./ Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd.
04.2017 - Current
  • Led various customer racing projects such as LMP3 engine, GT3 car and GT4 car
  • Managed more than 20 deals of new racing car sales contracts with customer teams in Japan, UK, Hong Kong, Australia and USA
  • Built & managed relationships with customer teams, suppliers, & sponsors
  • Negotiated and completed contracts with international suppliers & partners
  • Acquired high class customers including royal family
  • Established E-commerce online store for products for sports cars and racing cars
  • Managed orders / delivery with logistics arrangement
  • Operated importing and exporting auto parts

Manager, Customer Racing & Int'l Biz Development

NISMO/ Nissan Motorsports International Co.,Ltd.
04.2015 - 03.2017
  • Developed new business with european partners to supply special engines. (about 500 racing engines)
  • Launched special high performance upgrade package in Europe and USA.
  • Increased sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets.
  • Built strong customer relationships through excellent communication skills and product knowledge.

Leader, Business Development

NISMO/ Nissan Motorsports International Co.,Ltd.
04.2012 - 03.2015
  • Established new high performance dealer network in Japan. (25 selected dealers out of 2100 shops from Hokkaido to Okinawa)
  • Organized new product promotion campaign
  • Managed budgets and resources, ensuring optimal allocation towards achieving organizational objectives.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Planner, Global Motorsports Program

NISMO/ Nissan Motorsports International Co.,Ltd.
09.2002 - 03.2012
  • Controlled and reported global motorsports budget progress / race results to Global motorsports program director in NISSAN HQ.
  • Managed relationships with professional teams, drivers and sponsors
  • Managed contacts with teams and sponsors
  • Organized hospitality at race events
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
  • Managed global ad agency to conduct global motorsports survey
  • Administrated key decision-making meetings (Global and regional for Japan/Europe/USA/GOM)

Projects;

Paris-Dakar Rally, FIA GT1 World Championship, SUPER GT and a Global motorsports survey for mid-term Global motorsports strategy development

Education

Year Abroad Programme - Sports Marketing

University of Northumbria At Newcastle
Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
02.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Chuo University
Tokyo,Japan
03.1999

Skills

  • International Project Management
  • Contract Development and Management
  • Sponsorship Acquisitions & Customer Relation
  • International Sales and Marketing
  • E-Commerce Business Development & Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Management
  • TOEIC score: 905

Languages

Japanese
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Manager, Customer Racing & Int'l Biz Development

NISMO/ Nissan Motorsports & Customizing Co.,Ltd./ Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd.
04.2017 - Current

Manager, Customer Racing & Int'l Biz Development

NISMO/ Nissan Motorsports International Co.,Ltd.
04.2015 - 03.2017

Leader, Business Development

NISMO/ Nissan Motorsports International Co.,Ltd.
04.2012 - 03.2015

Planner, Global Motorsports Program

NISMO/ Nissan Motorsports International Co.,Ltd.
09.2002 - 03.2012

Year Abroad Programme - Sports Marketing

University of Northumbria At Newcastle

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Chuo University

Sports

For Competition

  Badminton:

    1994  2nd place at All Japan High School Championship (National level)

    1999  17 wins of 18 matches at 2nd division of Northeast British 

                University Badminton League.

                The Northumbria University Team was promoted to 1st division.

For fan

  Triathlon, Marathon, Football, Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Rink Hockey etc...

Shunichi Furuya