Packaging MaterialsJapan
Packaging Material Supplier
Achieved 45% open rate and 8% reply rate in Japan, successfully overcoming language and cultural barriers.
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● Service: Localization + Outreach
● Engagement: 4 Months
45%
Open Rate
8%
Reply Rate
Japan
Localized Strategy
Before & After
Before
- ✕Language barrier
- ✕Closed market
- ✕Trust issues
After
- ✓Native Japanese
- ✓Precise targeting
- ✓High interaction
Background
A flexible packaging supplier expanding into Japan and Southeast Asia. The Japanese market is known for being closed and trust-sensitive; previous English outreach had failed.
Challenges
- ✓Communication breakdowns due to language barriers
- ✓Low trust from Japanese clients towards unknown foreign suppliers
- ✓Lack of precise end-user brand lists (food, cosmetics)
Our Strategy
Implemented an "Extreme Localization" strategy:
- ✓Built precise lists of Japanese food, beauty, and daily goods factories
- ✓Hired native Japanese consultants to polish emails for perfect etiquette
- ✓Emphasized "Quality Standards" and "Existing Japanese Track Record" to build trust
Execution
- ✓Segmented lists by industry, prioritizing mid-sized brands
- ✓Conducted all written communication in Japanese
- ✓Offered free sample shipping as a conversation starter
Results
- ✓Achieved a 45% open rate, far above industry average
- ✓Reached an 8% reply rate, establishing ongoing dialogues
- ✓Started OEM negotiations with several Japanese cosmetic brands
Key Value
- ✓Overcame cultural and language barriers
- ✓Built trust with Japanese clients
- ✓Efficient entry into a closed market