Point business development Sales Specialist - Point Business Development Department(A&M)

Role summary

Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.

The role focuses on developing and expanding Rakuten Point business partnerships, particularly in the advertising and marketing area. Responsibilities may include identifying prospective partners, proposing point-based promotional solutions, negotiating commercial terms, managing accounts, coordinating internal teams, and monitoring campaign performance. Candidates are expected to have experience in business development, sales, account management, or marketing, with strong communication and negotiation skills. Familiarity with digital services, loyalty programs, advertising, or consumer marketing is advantageous. Business-level Japanese is likely required, while English may be useful in Rakuten’s international environment. The ideal candidate is commercially minded, proactive, comfortable working with data, and able to build long-term relationships with enterprise clients.

About the employer

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, online travel, fintech, credit cards, banking, mobile communications, digital content, advertising, and professional sports. Its loyalty platform, Rakuten Point, connects many of these services and is used by consumers and business partners across Japan. Rakuten is known for its large membership base, data-driven services, and emphasis on creating value through an integrated ecosystem. The company has an international workforce and promotes English as an important business language, although Japanese is essential for many domestic-facing positions. Employees may work in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment involving cross-functional collaboration, innovation, and partnerships with companies of varying sizes.