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Yui Tanaka

Yui Tanaka

Professional Brand Builder

Summary

Experienced in effectively managing international brand portfolios across local, regional, and global levels in a multinational environment. Proven track record as a Global Brand Manager. Skilled in driving market growth and leading cross-functional teams. Successfully executed strong plans and launched innovative products. Strong aptitude for strategic planning and market analysis. Enhanced brand visibility and equity, significantly contributing to overall brand growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Global Brand Manager House of Suntory

Beam Suntory Spain S.L.
03.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for building the global strategy for Suntory Whisky Toki - Number 1 Japanese Whisky in western countries - and Kakubin – Number 1 Japanese Whisky in the world - , as a Global Brand Manager including mid – long term brand strategy, innovation strategy and global campaign execution overseeing more than 20 markets across the globe – appx USD 35M for Toki, appx USD 53M for Kakubin
  • Lead innovation project for Suntory Whisky Toki establishing a strong portfolio for mid-term strategy
  • Developed, implemented and track annual brand plans, consumer and brand activations – signing off the brand plans for key markets
  • Supported regional teams and local markets with tailored marketing plans to ensure local market success with successful execution in key markets including USA, UK, India, Germany, France, Australia, Global Travel Retailer, China, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam
  • Strengthened brand positioning through consistent messaging and visual identity efforts including development of new visual identity for both Toki and Kakubin.
  • Established comprehensive Toki global handle social media strategy, resulting in increased brand engagement by 28% and follower growth by 18%.
  • Managed budget allocation and resource utilization to maximize marketing ROI.

Brand Manager House of Suntory (Japanese Premium & Luxury Spirits) Brands – International Region

Beam Suntory Spain S.L.
04.2021 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for managing and driving brand portfolio strategies and implementation on Luxury/Premium Japanese Whiskies, Japanese craft white wine
  • Spirits across the international region (EMEA, Oceania, India, South America, Travel Retailers) – appx USD 92M business
  • Developed and implemented brand strategy in conjunction with cross-functional and the Global team in NY to drive acceleration of the House of Suntory portfolio in the international region including track annual brand plans, consumer and brand activations in the international regions, daily communication, guidance, strategy implementation with key countries
  • Led and oversaw the development of the launch plans, PR event plans and executed innovations successfully across more than 10 key markets in the international region on Hibiki limited editions, Yamazaki limited editions including Yamazaki 55 and Suntory Whisky 100 Years Activations including multiple innovation and global campaign
  • Led The World's 50 Best Bar Sponsorship for Roku Gin including content collaboration with 6 markets in 2021, 2022 and the award ceremonies
  • Led and partner with agencies in developing high-class executions programs development for brands

Brand Manager House of Suntory (Japanese Premium & Luxury Spirits) Brands – Germany Marketing

Beam Suntory Deutschland GmbH
11.2019 - 03.2021
  • Responsible for managing and driving brand portfolio strategies and implementation on Luxury/Premium Japanese Whiskies, Japanese craft white spirits - key focus areas of House of Suntory portfolio
  • Developed and implemented brand strategy in conjunction with cross-functional and international teams and drive acceleration of the House of Suntory portfolio
  • Developed, implemented and track annual brand plans, consumer and brand activations
  • Led and partnered with agency network in developing high-class executions for media, PR, Creative, BTL, Social/Digital; bringing to life unique portfolio characteristics in German market successfully meeting budget and growing vs previous year.

Western Europe Brand Manager, RTD (Ready to Drink - Premix cans) - WE/Germany Marketing

Beam Suntory Deutschland GmbH
01.2018 - 10.2019
  • Lead RTD Innovation for Western Europe with focus on German Market in collaboration with RTD global coalition in multiregional/cross functional team
  • Led development of new category RTD brand in collaboration with Japan and cross functional team in Spain, UK and Germany
  • Developed and launched 3 new RTD products: Jim Beam Ice Tea from existing RTD portfolio and introduced Larios 12 and Larios Rose Gin & Tonic, total sales €1.2M in 2019
  • Evaluated opportunities for Japanese RTD brand in Germany through consumer researches
  • Developed mio-long term strategy for RTD in Western Europe covering market analysis, outlining market and business opportunities and business case.

Export Specialist in Global Strategy Department

Suntory Spirits Limited (Suntory Holdings)
04.2016 - 12.2017
  • Ran €69 million/yr export business, managed supply/production planning of 41 Spirits items for Europe, NA, Oceania and General Trade Retailers; ensured orders built and delivered on time
  • Developed and improved KPIs including order sufficiency ,container fill rate; reduced stock holding from 38 to 32 days with export quantity of 152% vs previous year
  • Responsible for Export tracking; managed budget and monthly reporting, analyzing the result
  • Fast-tracked as mentor to new employee: conducted training and managed schedule

Export Coordinator in Supply Chain (SC) Planning Department

Suntory Spirits Limited (Suntory Holdings)
04.2014 - 03.2016
  • Exported €63 million/yr of Spirits and Beer to Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Europe, NA, Australia; analyzed forecast and led Supply/ Production Planning for 35 items
  • Led supply chain integration post- €12 billion Jim Beam acquisition (Japan's largest 2014 M&A):
  • Presented in management-level Supply Chain integration workshop in Singapore
  • Established, with finance team, annual transfer price update flow scheme for spirits export


Education

B.A. - Global Political Economy

Waseda University
01.2010 - 2014.01

Skills

Strategic Brand Positioning

Accomplishments

  • Chairman's Award for Beam Suntory Integration: Team Award (2014)
  • Vision into Action Award (2015)
  • Received Waseda University scholarships 4 times (based on GPA)

Personal Information

  • Curious Cultural Explorer: Lived in four countries, including USA during youth, completed academics in Japan, and worked across three different countries in my professional career.
  • Currently immersed in Flamenco classes alongside regular workouts.
  • Mother of an active boy and wife to a heartwarming Jerezano - creating a vibrant multilingual household of Japanese, Spanish and English

Certification

Strategies that Build Winning Brands - Northwestern Kellog

Timeline

Strategies that Build Winning Brands - Northwestern Kellog

01-2025

META Certified Digital Marketing Associate

01-2024

Global Brand Manager House of Suntory

Beam Suntory Spain S.L.
03.2023 - Current

Brand Manager House of Suntory (Japanese Premium & Luxury Spirits) Brands – International Region

Beam Suntory Spain S.L.
04.2021 - 03.2023

Brand Manager House of Suntory (Japanese Premium & Luxury Spirits) Brands – Germany Marketing

Beam Suntory Deutschland GmbH
11.2019 - 03.2021

Western Europe Brand Manager, RTD (Ready to Drink - Premix cans) - WE/Germany Marketing

Beam Suntory Deutschland GmbH
01.2018 - 10.2019

Export Specialist in Global Strategy Department

Suntory Spirits Limited (Suntory Holdings)
04.2016 - 12.2017

BATIC Accountant Level BATIC Accountant Level - Tokyo CCI

12-2015

Export Coordinator in Supply Chain (SC) Planning Department

Suntory Spirits Limited (Suntory Holdings)
04.2014 - 03.2016

B.A. - Global Political Economy

Waseda University
01.2010 - 2014.01
Yui TanakaProfessional Brand Builder