Services We Offer

Four Solutions
Japan Ability Provides

A simple overview of what clients seek Japan Ability to support — what we do, who it’s for and what you get.

Market Entry

Launch — Enter the Japanese Market

Market entry, new business launch and channel development.

Who it’s for

Companies planning to enter the Japanese market

What We Do

Define the market entry

  • Clarify how to enter the market
  • Build sales channels
  • Find distributors and retail partners
  • Support initial sales activities
  • Provide Japanese representative support if needed

Deliverables

  1. Japan market entry plan
  2. Sales channel strategy
  3. Distributor / Retail partner candidates
  4. 90-day action plan
Turnaround

Transform — Turn a Business Around

Sales Recovery, Commercial Transformation, Organizational Improvement and Profitability

Who it’s for

Companies that want to rebuild an underperforming Japanese business

What We Do

We identify key issues and build a clear path back to growth.

  • Review the sales structure
  • Improve brand and product positioning
  • Improve how the organization works
  • Clarify priority products and customers
  • Improve profitability

Deliverables

  1. Business Issue Assessment
  2. Customer and Product Priorities
  3. Commercial Improvement Plan
  4. Profitability Action Plan
Growth

Grow — Accelerate Growth

Channel expansion, key account development and market share growth.

Who it’s for

Companies Looking to Accelerate Expansion in Japan

What We Do

We help existing businesses move to the next stage of growth.

  • Develop new sales channels
  • Expand key accounts
  • Strengthen retailer relationships
  • Grow market share
  • Support brand growth

Deliverables

  1. Growth plan
  2. Priority account list
  3. Sales expansion plan
  4. Monthly Business Review
Executive Support

Hands-on management support

CEO / APAC support, fractional Japan representative and business reviews.

Who it’s for

Companies seeking executive-level support for their Japan business

What We Do

We support the Japan business as an external executive partner.

  • Advise CEO / APAC leadership
  • Serve as fractional Japan representative
  • Join management meetings
  • Review the Japan business
  • Bridge HQ and Japan

Deliverables

  1. Monthly Business Review
  2. Management Issue Assessment
  3. Market Recommendations
  4. Priority Actions

How to Start

Choose the engagement model that best fits your situation

  1. 1 – 2 Months
    Short Diagnostic

    Clarify the current situation, issues and next actions.

  2. 3 – 6 Months
    Project Support

    Execute Launch, Transform and Grow projects.

  3. 6+ Months
    Monthly Partnership

    Ongoing support as an Executive partner.

However you start, every engagement follows the same proven process.
See the 5-step engagement model