Akira Takemoto

Experience

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  SoftBank

  Apr 2009 - Mar 2019

  ・Played a pivotal role in establishing a new business division, serving as a key member of the launch team.・Acted as the primary liaison for executive-level contacts within large-scale national agencies, including the largest partner.・Collaborated closely with senior management to conduct data-driven negotiations and strategic discussions on a weekly basis.Key Achievements:・Successfully built and maintained high-level relationships with major agency partners, driving significant business outcomes.・Instrumental in launching a new division that expanded SoftBank's reach and influence across the national market. Show less ・Provided strategic consulting sales to partners operating SoftBank shops, focusing on driving business growth and enhancing partner success.・Spearheaded initiatives to increase awareness and adoption of key products, including iPhones and Wi-Fi services.・Cultivated strong, long-lasting relationships with partners, leading to exceptional sales performance, including achieving the #1 sales rank in the Kanto region (2012).Key Achievements:・Successfully positioned my partner as a leader in the market by driving innovative sales strategies.・Consistently exceeded sales targets, contributing to the overall growth and success of SoftBank's partner network. Show less

  • Consultant lead for Major Partner Executives

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Partner Sales Specialist

    Apr 2009 - Mar 2017
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  ソフトバンク

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2024

  • B2B Event Marketing

    Apr 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Manager of AI Business Department Technology Investment Strategy Division

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2024
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  Japan Computer Vision Corp.

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2024

  Marketing Manager - Joint Venture with SoftBank

  ・Selected through a competitive internal job posting process to join JCV, a joint venture with a global unicorn company specializing in AI-based image recognition technology.・Led the marketing department from the ground up, overseeing the launch of new business initiatives and the development of comprehensive marketing strategies.・Managed the implementation and integration of CRM (Salesforce), MA (Pardot), and SFA systems to streamline operations and enhance customer engagement.・Produced high-impact marketing assets, including video content, and created external-facing materials such as company introductions.・Played a key role in designing products and setting up customer support processes for events, as well as organizing numerous co-hosted events with partners.Key Achievements:・Successfully established the marketing function within a cutting-edge tech startup, contributing to its rapid growth and market presence.・Drove innovation in marketing practices, positioning JCV as a leader in AI-driven solutions. Show less

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  ThinkAR

  Oct 2024 - now

  Head of Marketing and Sales