Marketing Team Lead (Candidate) - Energy Division

Job Description

This role supports marketing activities for Rakuten’s Energy Division, with the expectation that the successful candidate will eventually lead a marketing team. Requirements are likely to include experience in marketing planning, campaign management, customer acquisition, digital marketing, and performance analysis. The candidate should be comfortable developing strategies, coordinating with internal teams and external partners, managing projects, and using data to improve results. Strong communication skills are important, as the role may involve working across Japanese and international teams. Business-level Japanese and English, leadership potential, and an interest in energy, technology, or consumer services would be advantageous.

Company Info

Rakuten Group, headquartered in Tokyo, is one of Japan’s leading internet and technology companies. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, travel, digital content, advertising, and energy services. Rakuten’s business model connects customers and merchants through its membership and loyalty-point platform, creating opportunities for cross-service engagement. The company has expanded internationally and employs a diverse workforce, including many professionals working in English. Rakuten Energy provides electricity-related services to households and businesses and forms part of the group’s wider strategy to offer practical services through its digital ecosystem. Employees typically work in a fast-moving environment where initiative, collaboration, customer focus, and the ability to manage change are highly valued.

Destination Guide

Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, digital commerce, telecommunications, finance, energy, engineering, tourism, and international business. Tokyo has the largest job market and the highest salaries, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo can offer lower living costs and growing career options. Workplace culture generally values punctuality, teamwork, preparation, and respect for seniority, although international companies are often more flexible. Japan provides excellent public transport, reliable infrastructure, safe cities, varied food, and a high quality of life, but housing and commuting in Tokyo can be expensive. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa, with the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa common for marketing roles. Applicants should confirm sponsorship, required qualifications, and Japanese-language expectations. Relocation usually involves securing housing, registering residency, enrolling in health insurance, and arranging a residence card and bank account.