David Lake

Co-Founder

Tokyo, Japan10 yrs 4 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Co-founder of a unique real estate venture in Japan.
Expert in connecting international buyers with Japanese properties.
Skilled in storytelling through documentary-style filmmaking.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Real Estate and Marketing professional with a focus on international property acquisition.

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Skills

Core Skills

Japanese Real Estate AcquisitionProject ManagementSalesDigital StrategyAccount ManagementMarketingCustomer Relationship Management (crm)Critical ThinkingData Analysis

Other Skills

International Property AdvisoryForeign Buyer ConsultingCommunicationStrategic PartnershipsContent PartnershipsSales ManagementSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)Search Engine Marketing (SEM)Paid Social Media AdvertisingGoogle AnalyticsGoogle AdsMeta adsLinkedIn MarketingLinkedIn AdvertisingAnalytical Skills

About

Most people think buying property in Japan as a foreigner is complicated, expensive, and risky. I've spent years proving that wrong. I'm David — co-founder of Old Houses Japan, based in Tokyo. We specialise in finding and acquiring beautiful, affordable older Japanese homes (called kominka and akiya) for international buyers who want a foothold in one of the world's most unique property markets. What makes us different? We don't just list properties — we tell their stories. Using documentary-style filmmaking, we bring these homes to life so buyers halfway around the world can fall in love before they ever book a flight. Japan's countryside is full of stunning, forgotten homes being sold for next to nothing. We find them, translate the process, handle the complexity, and make it possible. If you're curious about owning property in Japan — whether as an investment, a lifestyle choice, or a creative base — let's talk. 📩 Message me here or visit the link below.

Experience

10 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 5 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 10 mos

Current Experience

Old houses japan

Co-Founder

Jul 2024 – Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan · Remote

Spearheaded the development of innovative strategies to connect clients with their dream homes in Japan, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and retention.
Utilized strong communication and negotiation skills to establish partnerships with key stakeholders in the real estate industry.
Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize operations and drive business growth.

Japanese Real Estate AcquisitionInternational Property AdvisoryForeign Buyer ConsultingProject ManagementCommunicationData Analysis

Asian boss

Content Partnerships Manager

Jun 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Seoul, South Korea

SalesDigital StrategyStrategic PartnershipsContent PartnershipsMarketing

Crescendo consulting

Key Account Manager

May 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Project ManagementAccount ManagementSales ManagementSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)Search Engine Marketing (SEM)Paid Social Media Advertising+9

Creative doorway

Manager Strategic Partnerships

Jul 2022 – Jun 2023 · 11 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

SalesArt DirectionSocial MediaData AnalysisSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)Operations Management+8

Capital one

Account Manager

Dec 2020 – Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Irvine, California, United States

Establish trusted relationships with key decisions makers at each dealer location
Maintain and grow Capital One Auto Finance’s leading position as a national full credit spectrum auto lender
Be a product expert across our digital lead-generation platform and provide solutions that help dealers achieve their sales objectives
Confidently deliver sales presentations and facilitate dealer training to drive product adoption
Be innovative, organized, and driven to achieve extraordinary business results while providing best in class service to each dealer
Create and execute a monthly plan of dealer engagement based on careful analysis of available data and sales metrics
Work closely with internal business partners and teammates to drive cohesion and operational excellence

SalesCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Data AnalysisCritical ThinkingStrategic PartnershipsMarketing Management+4

Hsbc

Account Manager

Sep 2019 – Dec 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos · Alrington, VA

Develops and sustains sales relationships with key decision makers and influencers on all levels of an organization. Manages sales volume with an existing group of customers, prospects successfully to expand the customer base. Develops and implements plans to expand business presence in the assigned area. Shares market and competitor information with all applicable channels within the organization; establishes relationships and working partnerships.

Critical Thinking

Jpmorgan chase & co.

Relationship Banker

Jun 2019 – Sep 2019 · 3 mos · Washington, District Of Columbia

Critical Thinking

T-mobile

Small Business Account Manager

Jan 2017 – Aug 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Increase market share and achieve and exceed performance targets related to subscribers, revenue, churn and CPGA.
Meet and exceed overall sales quota for my assigned region.
Implement key operational initiatives in the field while maintaining high ethical and procedural standards.

SalesData AnalysisCritical ThinkingDirect SalesCustomer ServiceAccount Management