Consulting related to the improvement of the automotive sales system .
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Name
Hiroyuki Kakuta
Education
University of Toyama 1982-1986,Bachelor of Economics 1986
Experience
KIRIX Group (Toyota / LEXUS / Volkswagen dealer) Nagoya,Director (2002–2009) 1986-2009,
General Manager, Sales Department,General Manager, HR Department
Directed New-car and Used-car Div., Lexus Div., Import Car Div., Leasing Div., and
Human Resource Div.
Expanded the used-car sales volume by 50% and tripled the ordinary profit during
five years. Also, achieved the first ranking in Japan on sales volume of Toyota and
Volkswagen brand.
Attained the first place in the sales volume of Lexus in Japan.
Introduced personnel evaluation system and performance-oriented bonus program.
Volkswagen Group Japan Co. Ltd. Tokyo,Manager, Used Car Sales 2010-2015
Introduced global Volkswagen Used-Car program into Japanese market aligned
with local used car business environment, which includes negotiation with
Volkswagen HQs and the Volkswagen dealer network in Japan.
Designed and established training program of used-car business for dealers.
Increased sales volume of used-cars by 70% during 5 years.
