Ken Sakai
Munich
Summary
Result-driven and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in leading all aspects of business development including budgeting, sales and strategic initiatives to optimize international business growth. Instrumental in directing, establishing, and planning the overall business policies, goals, tools and practices for a business development department. Skilled in supervising detailed reporting of process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders and supervise teams in diverse cultures and territories. Innovative leadership style; expert at directing and influencing teams to ensure high levels of performance. Proven history of attaining impressive results and outcomes in fast-paced environments. Articulate communicator, adept at forecasting key relationships at all levels. Balanced Business Development Director ready for new position where talents in forecasting and proposal development can be utilized. Committed to building strong and loyal client relationships and partnerships built on trust. Over [Number] years of experience working as business development director in [Industry].
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Director EU
FCC Co., Ltd.
09.2022 - Current
- Develops smart strategies to further grow the company's presence in the region, considering local dynamics and competition in both mobility and non-mobility business segments
- Cultivates key relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders to foster growth and collaboration in the EU
- Drives sales, identifies opportunities, and executes plans to generate revenue and achieve business objectives in the EU region in the new business segments such as renewable energy.
Global Sales Director – Japanese Accounts
Linamar Corporation
08.2016 - 08.2022
- Developed various sales and marketing strategies based on corporate business plans and led sales and marketing activities for Korean, Japanese OEMs and their Tier1 Suppliers
- Established a newly dedicated Asian Sales team for the NAFTA region
- Maximized business growth potential by designing and managing global project teams encompassing manufacturing, R&D, purchasing, and sales members.
Managing Director
Linamar Japan, Inc.
11.2008 - 08.2022
- Designed and executed a new legal, HR and taxation structure for Linamar Japan
- Set objectives and led sales and marketing operations aimed at the accounts' Japanese headquarters
- Developed and identified partnerships with key clients as well as managed mergers and acquisitions discussions in Japan or overseas for future growth in targeted markets and regions
- Managed budget setting and monthly financial reporting to the HQ.
Sales Director
Linamar Corporation-Detroit Sales office
06.2008 - 10.2008
- Planned and managed the promotion of automotive functional products to Japanese Automakers as well as Japanese Tie One Suppliers globally, with main focus on the NAFTA, Japan and the EU market.
Sales Manager
Musashi North America Inc.
11.2000 - 06.2007
- Supported establishment of Musashi North America, Inc., a 100% subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industry
- Promoted automotive functional products to Big 3, Japanese, European and Tier One suppliers
- Successfully hired, trained and managed the account sales team of 4 in the sales department.
Sales Representative
Marubeni Business Machines Inc.
08.1999 - 10.2000
- Promoted Minolta Office Equipment to over 20 Minolta Distributors in Central and South America
- Market research and development for prospective distributorship and new products.
Personal Banker
Citibank, NA
08.1996 - 09.1998
- Conducted asset management and sales activity for clients with over US$200,000 deposits.
Education
M.B.A. -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky06.2008
Hispanic Studies -
Universidad Complutense
06.1999
B.A. Economics -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin05.1995
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan05.1993
Hispanic Studies -
Universidad Complutense
07.1996
Skills
- Native in English
- Japanese and Business Fluency in Spanish
- Business Growth & Development
- Negotiations
- Project Management
- International Sales & Marketing
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Team Building & Leadership
- Relationship Management
- Risk Mitigation
Residency
Germany Blue Card Holder
USA Permanent Residency
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Japanese
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of Birth: 08/04/72
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Business Development Director EU
FCC Co., Ltd.
09.2022 - Current
Global Sales Director – Japanese Accounts
Linamar Corporation
08.2016 - 08.2022
Managing Director
Linamar Japan, Inc.
11.2008 - 08.2022
Sales Director
Linamar Corporation-Detroit Sales office
06.2008 - 10.2008
Sales Manager
Musashi North America Inc.
11.2000 - 06.2007
Sales Representative
Marubeni Business Machines Inc.
08.1999 - 10.2000
Personal Banker
Citibank, NA
08.1996 - 09.1998
M.B.A. -
University of Kentucky
Hispanic Studies -
Universidad Complutense
B.A. Economics -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Western Michigan University
Hispanic Studies -
Universidad Complutense
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