Seiya Kurogi
Malvern East,VIC
Summary
Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking sales management professional successful in cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections and persuasively introducing products. Well-versed in implementing pricing models, managing vendor relations and expanding territory.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Manager
Osawa Enterprises
Melbourne, VIC
05.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share.
- Established relationships with key clients, while maintaining existing customer base.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and develop plans accordingly.
- Working with Nagasaki Prefecture in Japan, to expand Japanese Wagyu in Australia.
- Communicate with clients, and create new products to add more value into what we are selling.
Head Chef
T&T Management
Richmond, VIC
01.2018 - Current
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned various stages of food production.
- Implemented and maintained excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
- Negotiated with food suppliers to cut costs by buying in bulk.
- Initiated software based inventory control system to manage inventory and analyze food cost.
Head Chef
T&T Management
Perth, WA
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling and equipment maintenance.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Developed innovative recipes to suit complicated dietary requirements for customers.
Sushi Chef
Aburi Corporation
Vancouver, BC
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Safely utilized knives and other sharp instruments to prepare fish for sushi-making.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Greeted restaurant guests arriving at establishment and explained special sushi items and options.
- Maintained exceptional standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
Sushi Cook
Tora Corporation
Miyazaki , Miyazaki
03.2012 - 11.2013
- Sanitized counters, knives, utensils, plates and other items used in food preparation.
- Safely utilized knives and other sharp instruments to prepare fish for sushi-making.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
Seller
Nishi Nihon Koyu Foods
Takatsuki, Osaka
04.2011 - 01.2012
- Communicated effectively with clientele to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Personally delivered merchandise orders to clients, verifying accuracy of orders, processing payments and offering self as resource for future needs.
- Overcame customer objections to use of products and services, answering questions and providing information and new perspectives to show value.
- Developed relationships with customers and presented promotions that increased shelf space, sales and profit.
Education
Faculty of Liberal Arts
Miyazaki International Colledge
Miyazaki City03.2011
Skills
- Team training
- Service-driven sales
- Exceeds sales goals
- Team Oversight
- Goal Setting
- Strengthen Branding
- Staff Management
- New Business Development
- Exceptional multi-tasker
Certification
- Driver License
- Forklift License
Languages
Japanese
Professional
English
Professional
Timeline
Sales Manager
Osawa Enterprises
05.2022 - Current
Head Chef
T&T Management
01.2018 - Current
Head Chef
T&T Management
02.2015 - 01.2018
Sushi Chef
Aburi Corporation
11.2013 - 12.2014
Sushi Cook
Tora Corporation
03.2012 - 11.2013
Seller
Nishi Nihon Koyu Foods
04.2011 - 01.2012
Faculty of Liberal Arts
Miyazaki International Colledge
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