Yukiko Yamakura
About Yukiko Yamakura
Yukiko Yamakura is a Strategic Sales Development Representative at DeepL, recognized for her contributions with the Top Strategic Sales Development Representative Award and the 2023 Company Value Award. She has a diverse background in sales and account management, having worked at notable companies such as Booking.com, TANK Communications, and HubSpot.
Current Role at DeepL
Yukiko Yamakura serves as a Strategic Sales Development Representative at DeepL, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing sales strategies and building relationships with potential clients. Her work contributes to DeepL's mission of providing advanced translation and language services.
Previous Experience in Sales and Account Management
Yukiko has extensive experience in sales and account management across various companies. She worked at Booking.com as an Account Executive for five months in 2017 and later as a Partner Support Executive for another five months. At HubSpot, she held multiple roles, including Account Executive (Growth Specialist L2) from 2020 to 2022 and Business Development Representative in 2019. Her experience also includes a position as an Account Coordinator at TANK Communications in 2018.
Internships and Early Career
Yukiko began her career with internships that provided foundational experience in the hospitality and recruitment sectors. She interned at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2014 and at Adecco Group in 2015, both in Tokyo. These roles helped her develop skills in customer service and business operations.
Education and Academic Background
Yukiko studied at the Glion Institute of Higher Education, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from 2013 to 2017. This educational background equipped her with essential knowledge in business principles and management practices, which she applies in her professional roles.
Awards and Recognitions
Yukiko has received notable recognitions for her contributions in her current role at DeepL. She earned the 2023 Company Value Award, highlighting her alignment with the company's values. Additionally, she was awarded the Top Strategic Sales Development Representative (SSDR) Award, reflecting her performance and impact in sales development.