This role supports strategic planning and execution for Rakuten Mobile’s business within the Marketing Division. Candidates are expected to analyze market trends, customer behavior, competitors, and business performance; develop practical strategies; and coordinate implementation across internal teams. Strong communication, presentation, project coordination, and problem-solving skills are important. Experience in telecommunications, marketing, business planning, consulting, or strategy implementation is advantageous. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with data, building proposals, managing stakeholders, and turning strategic initiatives into measurable results. Business-level Japanese and English may be required or preferred, particularly for collaboration across Rakuten’s international organization.
Rakuten Group, headquartered in Tokyo, is a major Japanese technology and internet company founded in 1997. It operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, digital content, travel, advertising, professional sports, and telecommunications. Rakuten Mobile is the group’s mobile network business, offering mobile communications and related digital services in Japan. The company promotes an integrated membership model in which customers can use Rakuten services while earning and spending Rakuten Points. Rakuten has a strongly entrepreneurial culture, with an emphasis on innovation, data-driven business development, and collaboration across its many services. Its workforce includes employees from Japan and overseas, and English is commonly used in parts of the organization. This position is likely to contribute to the growth, commercialization, and long-term competitiveness of Rakuten Mobile.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, telecommunications, software, finance, consulting, manufacturing, tourism, education, and international business. Tokyo has the widest range of professional roles, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo also provide strong employment markets. Japanese workplaces generally value punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and careful communication, although international companies may be more flexible. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transportation, reliable services, and diverse food and entertainment. Housing and commuting costs are highest in Tokyo. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa; employers often support sponsorship and documentation. Applicants should confirm degree, experience, salary, and language requirements. Relocating typically involves arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account, and a local phone plan. Learning Japanese greatly improves career prospects and everyday integration.
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