Osaka Bunka Fashion College Shines number one in customer service and sales in Japan! Fashion and business stu dent wins grand prize at “PAL FOUNDATION CUP”

[Osaka Bunka Fashion College] Shining the best in Japan in customer service and sales! Fashion and business student wins grand prize at “PAL FOUNDATION CUP” ​
Osaka Bunka Fashion College Press release: October 22, 2024 [Osaka Bunka Fashion College] Shines number one in customer service and sales in Japan! Fashion and business student wins grand prize at “PAL FOUNDATION CUP” Overwhelming track record of fashion advisor training, with 11 top winners for 8 consecutive years
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Osaka Bunka Fashion Academy (hereinafter referred to as OIF, Mikuni Gakuen Educational Corporation, Chairman: Akitoshi Toyoda, Address: Mikunihonmachi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City), which fosters designers and fashion talent, held a sales role-playing contest ” We would like to inform you that Mizuho Asano, a second year student in the Fashion and Business Department’s Shop Master Course, won the Grand Prix (Platinum Award) at the PAL FOUNDATION CUP. As a result, we were able to achieve the feat of winning the second prize in a major business-related contest, following the previously reported Grand Prix of the “FB Award Y2024″ (sponsored by the Fashion Business Society). Winner details – Award Winner: Mizuho Asano (2nd year Shop Master Course, Department of Fashion and Business) – Award details: Grand Prix (Platinum Award) Asano’s comment: “In addition to the customer service skills that I have been working on in class since my first year, I have also undergone intensive training to overcome areas in which I am weak, such as building relationships of trust with customers by leveraging my strengths in small talk, digging deeper into their needs, and closing. Although it was difficult to practice outside of class, I am really happy that my efforts were recognized and I was able to receive the Platinum Award (Grand Prix) as I visibly improved my ability to make suggestions and my listening skills. I am deeply grateful to my teachers and friends who have supported me thus far.I am confident of receiving this award and will work hard as a shop staff member after graduation.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81590/68/81590-68-c283fcd7b8dd60a6f38de5b9cb437130-1920×1280.jpg Contest overview “PAL FOUNDATION CUP” is a customer service skills contest for university, junior college, and vocational school students from all over the country majoring in fashion business, sponsored by the “PAL Inoue Foundation” established by the Inoue family, the founders of PAL Group. This year’s theme is “Let’s provide customer service that is close to the heart of each customer.” The 10 people who made it through the West Japan and East Japan qualifying rounds held in September participated in the final round, and the national competition was held at Asahi Seimei Hall in Osaka. Contest details Participants had six minutes to understand customers’ needs and wants, communicate with each other, and make coordination proposals. The judging was conducted by people who are active at the forefront of the fashion industry, including Mr. Fujiura, president of Senken Shimbun’s Osaka branch, and Mr. Shioda, manager of Lumine Co., Ltd.’s business promotion department. Finalist schools (in alphabetical order) – Osaka Bunka Fashion College – Osaka Mode Gakuen – Vocational School Okayama Business College – International Total Fashion College – Tokyo Mode Gakuen – Nagoya Fashion College – Bunka Fashion College – Marronnier Fashion Design College – Yokohama F College Overwhelming track record of OIF Fashion Advisor (FA) training At our school, we receive guidance and educational support from TSI, our educational partner, and by learning professional techniques, we aim to win prizes at national level contests and have established the know-how and teaching methods to win. This class has been introduced in the first year of the Department of Fashion Business and continues to send many talented students into the fashion industry. In addition, a dedicated “Shop Room” (previously reported ), and we strive to improve our sales skills every day in the business department. These educational policies and leadership skills have led to our unique track record of producing 11 top prize winners for eight consecutive years. Major sales role-playing contest results in recent years – 2023: PAL FOUNDATION CUP Bronze Award – 2022: PAL FOUNDATION CUP Platinum Award (Grand Prix) and Bronze Award – 2021: PAL CUP Grand Prix – 2020: PAL CUP Semi-Grand Prix and Silver Prize – 2019: PAL FOUNDATION CUP Silver Award – 2018: PAL FOUNDATION CUP Silver Award – 2017: PAL CUP Grand Prix and Semi-Grand Prix ■Department of Fashion and Business Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81590/68/81590-68-d3a79bcbd1d92d2688ec1029c435acc5-1186×410.png This course is for people involved in sales, planning, purchasing, and public relations in the fashion industry. In the first year, students learn a wide range of basic knowledge and skills, such as the communication and proposal skills that are essential for in-store operations, and discover their own interests and strengths. From the second year onwards, students will be divided into the “Shop Master,” “Buyer,” and “Press & Influencer” courses to enhance their expertise in preparation for their desired job. Suitable for people who want to be surrounded by clothes and love interacting with people. View details ​ ■Osaka Bunka Fashion Academy (OIF) One of the largest fashion schools in western Japan, with a 78-year history. Based on our management policy of “contributing to society through fashion,” in recent years we have increased our collaboration with overseas fashion schools and focused on developing human resources who can play an active role internationally. In addition, as the need for DX increases worldwide, we are actively investing in digital content, fusing “international sensibilities” and “digital skills,” and cultivating creativity that creates new value. The school’s vision is to “continue to be a fashion educational institution that achieves the highest results in Japan, has the communication power that leads Asia, and is trusted by the world.” Selected as “runner-up” at the “1st Fashion School Awards” sponsored by Senken Shimbun, which was announced in 2024. Ranked 2nd in the nation (1st in Western Japan). Mikuni School Corporation Osaka Bunka Fashion College Address: 3-35-8 Mikunihonmachi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka Chairman: Akitoshi Toyoda TEL: 06-6392-4371 / FAX: 06-6391-5600 View details ​ ■For interviews and inquiries regarding this matter, please contact the following Osaka Bunka Fashion College Corporate Planning Headquarters: Keita Kato, IR/Public Relations Division: Yoshitaka Saito TEL: 06-6392-4371 / FAX: 06-6391-5600 e-mail: ir_oif@osaka-bunka.com