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Chikako Uchino

Chikako Uchino

Senior Manager

Sales & Marketing

Specializing in luxury brands, cosmetics, and the direct selling market, Chikako uses her extensive business network and experience within the recruitment industry to successfully match candidates to clients. She has been with Specialized Group since 2010.

Chikako’s bilingual and bicultural background, as well as experience in internationally oriented workplaces, help her understand both Japanese and foreign firms’ needs. Born in Japan but raised in the US for years, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Upon returning to Japan, she was hired into a major Japanese real estate firm, where she mainly handled expat clients. Afterwards, she worked for more than eight years in the serviced offices industry, handling multinational firms as a Senior Sales and Operations Manager.

To speak to Chikako about the Sales and Marketing sector, or for assistance with a new opportunity, contact her today.

Contact Chikako

I am in charge of placing specialists to C-level candidates at top direct selling companies. In Japan, the industry, which is worth over US$8 billion, brings opportunities for a generation that demands flexibility in their working style. My expertise is building long-term relationships with clients and candidates. By understanding their exact needs, I can find a perfect match for both.

Chikako's Market Focus

Latest Roles

Marketing Director Role (Global Cosmetics) マーケティングディレクター

Permanent, Japan

Negotiable

Achievements

Delivering Results Award

Delivering Results Award

Q3 - 2018

#DeliveringResults

Promotion to Senior Consultant

Promotion to Senior Consultant

March - 2013

Promotion to Senior Manager

Promotion to Senior Manager

September - 2015

Promotion to Manager

Promotion to Manager

March - 2015

Promotion to Team Leader

Promotion to Team Leader

April - 2013

Testimonials

  • Testimonial for Chikako Uchino

    Testimonial for Chikako Uchino

    Ms. Ikuko Yoshida, Manager

    Rather than introducing a number of unsuitable jobs, Specialized Group introduced me to jobs specifically based on my skills and experiences. Also, I was able to have enough information prior to the interviews, so that I was well prepared and confident.

  • Testimonial for Chikako Uchino

    Testimonial for Chikako Uchino

    Ms. Mariko Higaki, Director of Human Resources

    Chikako Uchino of Specialized Group, who looked after our open positions, clearly understood exactly what type of person we were looking for, and provided us with highly professional and attentive service.

  • Testimonial for Chikako Uchino

    Testimonial for Chikako Uchino

    Mr. Kunio Miyagi, General Manager of Japan

    We’ve worked with many different agencies to find a Sales Director, but we couldn't find the one we were looking for. But I was introduced Uchino-san and she found the perfect candidate who has right background and skills we wanted.

  • Delivering Results Award

    Delivering Results Award

    Chikako Uchino

    Our third Delivering Results award went to Chikako Uchino, Senior Manager for the Sales & Marketing team. Chikako produced another outstanding individual performance over the third quarter of 2018. Chikako consistently performs at the highest levels for her clients, candidates, and team. A very worthy winner, congratulations Chikako.

  • Top Team Award

    Top Team Award

    Sales & Marketing Team

    Our Sales & Marketing team won the top team award for the fourth quarter of 2018. This award is decided on team productivity results. The Sales & Marketing team produced an exceptional team performance to hit the top of the leaderboard in a competitive quarter. Sales & Marketing team, we salute you.

  • Client Testimonial for Specialized Group / Chikako Uchino

    Client Testimonial for Specialized Group / Chikako Uchino

    Ms. Miyako Nakane, HR & GA Manager, Young Living Japan

    I have developed a professional relationship with Specialized Group over the past 10 years. I am very satisfied with their recruitment consulting services. They have introduced us to highly skilled candidates, who have integrated well into our company. We appreciate the introductions.

    I also appreciated the support of the consulting team and Ms. Chikako Uchino, they are very capable and reliable consultants. Thank you both.