Yuriko Eriksson
Kåge
Summary
Product development and procurement professional with 13 years of experience in a sporting goods manufacturer. Committed to delivering the right products to the market at the right time and contributed to increasing sales figures. Motivated multitasker who has good interpersonal skills and value teamwork. Currently looking for a position to utilize extensive industry skills and experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Specialist
Registered self-employed
10.2020 - Current
- Executed product line management, merchandising, and procurement services for Amer Sports Japan, Wilson division, under contract.
Merchandising Specialist
Amer Sports Japan, Inc.
03.2011 - 09.2020
- Company Overview: Sporting goods manufacturer. Wilson Baseball division.
- Managed line plans for bags and protective gear categories.
- Contributed to 10-year sales growth in the Baseball division through innovative product introductions and the precise arrangement.
- Enhanced order-to-delivery procedures by collaborating with cross-functional teams and partners.
- Led the creation of dealer catalogs, in-shop POP and advertisements in partnership with external agencies, boosting brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Optimized inventory by aligning orders with sales plans.
- Ensured accuracy in product information entry and master data management in an interoffice system
Sales Representative
Muskoka Language International Inc.
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Company Overview: Canadian inbound tour operator specialized in educational trip.
- Executed sales activities for language training trips to Canada, focusing on the Japanese student markets.
- Delivered workshops and presentations, offering comprehensive information on Canada’s education system and lifestyle.
Operation Manager
Northern Star Tours Ltd Oy
05.2008 - 11.2009
- Company Overview: Finnish inbound travel agency.
- Coordinated exclusive group/individual tours for Japanese clients.
- Ensured precise hotel, bus, and ticket bookings.
- Increased client satisfaction through personalized travel experiences.
Planning and Reservation Representative
JALPAK International B.V.
07.2005 - 04.2008
- Company Overview: Travel division of Japan Airlines.
- Promoted and sold individual package trips for Japanese clients in the Netherlands.
- Organized and led group trips, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Managed reservations for flights, hotels, trains across Europe.
Planning and Reservation Representative
Club Tourism International Inc.
04.2001 - 03.2004
- Company Overview: General travel agency. Europe / North America Section.
- Answered inquiries and sold package tours via calls effectively.
- Led over 40 group tours in three years.
- Revived North America sales post-911 with attractive tour planning.
- Organized promotional events to attract potential customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History and Geography
Meiji University
Tokyo, Japan03.2001
Skills
- Product development
- Design
- Negotiation
- Vendor relations
- Customer service
- Interpersonal and teamwork
- Flexibility
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Merchandising Specialist
Registered self-employed
10.2020 - Current
Merchandising Specialist
Amer Sports Japan, Inc.
03.2011 - 09.2020
Sales Representative
Muskoka Language International Inc.
01.2010 - 02.2011
Operation Manager
Northern Star Tours Ltd Oy
05.2008 - 11.2009
Planning and Reservation Representative
JALPAK International B.V.
07.2005 - 04.2008
Planning and Reservation Representative
Club Tourism International Inc.
04.2001 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Arts - History and Geography
Meiji University
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