Aiko Takahashi
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Strategic and data-driven Business Development & Partnerships Leader with 5+ years of experience driving 40% YoY acquisition growth and managing 100+ global partner accounts across Canada, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Proven expertise in the full partner lifecycle, from qualifying 200+ inbound leads annually to executing co-branded campaigns with 98% on-time delivery. Track record of streamlining onboarding processes to cut time-to-launch by 40% and boost retention and engagement by 30% through targeted lifecycle strategies. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with product, legal, marketing, and compliance teams to deliver integrated, regulation-compliant solutions. Proficient in Salesforce and automation tools, consistently improving operational efficiency and partner satisfaction. Passionate about building scalable ecosystems that drive user value, revenue growth, and marketplace innovation. Holds dual degrees in Business Economics & Marketing, an MBA, and a Supply Chain & Logistics certification.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Marketing Manager (Middle East & Southeast Asia)
SELC College
06.2025 - Current
- Spearheading international marketing and recruitment strategy across Middle East and Southeast Asia, managing region-wide operations and strategic goals.
- Developed and scaled operational processes to optimize partner onboarding workflows, automating communications and reducing response time by 40%.
- Led cross-functional initiatives across marketing, compliance, and product teams to streamline partner lifecycle management.
- Managed regional budget allocation and forecasting with 98% accuracy, optimizing campaign ROI by 25%.
- Managed regional partnership pipelines, overseeing intake, qualification, and onboarding of 50+ education agents and service providers across Middle East and Southeast Asia.
- Conducted performance monitoring and forecasting across international territories, improving decision-making accuracy and regional goal alignment.
- Used Salesforce CRM and internal dashboards to track partner metrics and campaign performance, improving conversion rates by 30%
Regional Marketing Manager (Middle East & Philippines)
SELC College
09.2024 - Current
- Promoted to oversee two high-growth markets, increasing brand footprint across both territories.
- Negotiated strategic agreements that secured recurring business from key recruitment agents and government-linked institutions.
- Executed localized marketing activations that drove a 35% surge in new leads and a 30% increase in conversion rates.
- Implemented student lifecycle improvements that enhanced partner satisfaction scores by 30%.
Marketing Manager (Philippines)
SELC College
03.2023 - Current
- Successfully launched SELC’s brand presence in the Philippines, securing 30+ exclusive recruitment agency partnerships within 6 months.
- Designed scalable distribution and training strategies that cut partner onboarding time by 40%.
- Initiated co-marketing collaborations and event-based activations, contributing to an ecosystem of mutually beneficial partner growth.
- Delivered regional growth plans that increased enrollments by 60% YoY through insight-driven program development and local market alignment.
- Managed operational expenses and marketing budgets across all Philippine campaigns with 98% budget accuracy and 15% cost savings.
Store Manager
Icebreaker, VF Corporation
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Boosted revenue by 25% within four months by revamping sales strategies and optimizing inventory planning.
- Secured regional partnerships that expanded retail distribution by 30%.
- Implemented customer loyalty programs that increased repeat customer rate by 40%.
- Mentored and developed a high-performing team that consistently exceeded sales targets.
Manager in Training
Icebreaker, VF Corporation
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Streamlined daily operations and inventory systems, reducing shrinkage by 20%.
- Led staff training that increased average transaction value by 15%.
- Served as interim store manager during leadership transitions, managing team KPIs and store compliance.
Retail Supervisor
Icebreaker, VF Corporation
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Exceeded team sales targets by 20% consistently over a 12-month period.
- Enhanced in-store experience through targeted merchandising and promotional campaigns.
- Mentored new staff, reducing onboarding time and increasing retention by 25%.
Retail Banking Records Manager
Security Bank Corporation
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Managed loan documentation for 2,400+ accounts, reducing processing time by 30% and errors by 35%.
- Introduced a digital record system that halved retrieval time and improved compliance audit scores.
- Coordinated across departments and regulatory bodies to ensure documentation met all legal requirements.
- Developed and implemented new workflows, improving operational efficiency and turnaround time.
Education
Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics
SELC College
Vancouver, B.C01.2024
MBA - Financial Management & Forecasting
University of St. La Salle
01.2020
Bachelor’s - Business Economics & Marketing Management
University of St. La Salle
01.2017
Skills
- Salesforce CRM, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace
- Social Media Marketing, Digital Campaign Strategy
- Business Intelligence & Market Research Tools
- Business to Business Development
- Organizational strategy development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Prospective client outreach
- Client relationship management
- Sales strategy development
- Collaborative partnership development
- Regional account management
- Telemarketing proficiency
- Data-driven forecasting
- Growth strategy implementation
Accomplishments
Consistently promoted to higher leadership roles every year since 2020, advancing from Retail Supervisor to Store Manager, and later from Marketing Manager to Regional Marketing Manager overseeing Southeast Asia and Middle East markets. This rapid progression reflects a proven record of delivering results, exceeding KPIs, and demonstrating leadership impact across diverse markets and industries.
Languages
English (Fluent)
Full Professional
Filipino (Native)
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
Trade Commissioner Service of Canada – Industry Collaborator
Certification
- Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics – SELC College, Vancouver, B.C (2024)
- MBA – University of St. La Salle, Philippines (2020)
- Financial Management & Forecasting (Included as elective under MBA) University of St. La Salle, Philippines
- Bachelor’s in Business Economics & Marketing Management – University of St. La Salle, Philippines (2017)
Timeline
Regional Marketing Manager (Middle East & Southeast Asia)
SELC College
06.2025 - Current
Regional Marketing Manager (Middle East & Philippines)
SELC College
09.2024 - Current
Marketing Manager (Philippines)
SELC College
03.2023 - Current
Store Manager
Icebreaker, VF Corporation
11.2022 - 03.2023
Manager in Training
Icebreaker, VF Corporation
12.2021 - 11.2022
Retail Supervisor
Icebreaker, VF Corporation
10.2020 - 12.2021
Retail Banking Records Manager
Security Bank Corporation
09.2017 - 03.2020
MBA - Financial Management & Forecasting
University of St. La Salle
Bachelor’s - Business Economics & Marketing Management
University of St. La Salle
Supply Chain Transportation & Logistics
SELC College
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