Yuta Yamamoto
About Yuta Yamamoto
Yuta Yamamoto is a Senior Account Manager at Expedia Group, with extensive experience in business development and consultancy roles in Tokyo, Japan.
Company
Yuta Yamamoto is currently employed at Expedia Group, a globally renowned travel technology company. He has held various roles within the company, contributing significantly to its growth and development, particularly in the vacation rental sector. Expedia Group operates internationally, providing travel booking services and technology solutions to millions of customers.
Title
Yuta Yamamoto holds the position of Senior Account Manager at Expedia Group. In this role, he is responsible for managing and expanding the company's portfolio of vacation rental properties. His expertise in account management and business development plays a crucial role in the success and growth of the company's property listings.
Education and Expertise
Yuta Yamamoto earned a Bachelor’s Degree in International and Global Studies from the University of Sydney between 2013 and 2015. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in global markets and international relations, which he leverages in his role at Expedia Group. His expertise includes business development, account management, and building strategic relationships.
Professional Background
Yuta Yamamoto has a diverse professional background, starting with his role as a Business Consultant at Rakuten from 2016 to 2019. He then briefly worked at Danone as a Business Development Manager in 2019. Since 2019, he has been with Expedia Group, initially as an Account Manager and later as a Senior Account Manager from 2022 onward. Over the years, Yuta has played a pivotal role in various capacities, contributing significantly to business growth and development.
Career Achievements
During his tenure at Expedia Group, Yuta Yamamoto achieved several notable milestones. He built the vacation rental team from scratch and managed over 1,500 properties along with 100+ management companies. From 2022 to 2023, he achieved a 244% growth in portfolio size, measured by Gross Booking Value (GBV). Additionally, he represented the vacation rental team in the APAC region, fostering relationships with senior stakeholders in service and operations. He also contributed to reducing non-sales operational tasks for market managers.