Rakuten is seeking a New Business Development / Project Manager for its Marketing Division in Japan. The role typically involves identifying and developing new business opportunities, planning marketing initiatives, managing projects from concept to launch, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, and monitoring results. Candidates are expected to have experience in business development, marketing, project management, or related fields, with strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and organizational skills. The ability to work across departments, manage deadlines, understand customer and market needs, and use data to support decisions is important. Business-level Japanese and English may be required, along with adaptability in a fast-moving, multinational environment.
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, digital content, fintech, mobile communications, travel, advertising, and professional sports. Its services are connected through the Rakuten membership and loyalty platform, allowing customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across multiple businesses. Rakuten has expanded internationally and employs a diverse workforce, with English used in many corporate and technology functions. The company is known for its entrepreneurial culture, emphasis on innovation, and focus on creating new businesses through partnerships, data, and digital platforms. Employees may work with teams across Japan and overseas, making the company suitable for candidates interested in technology-enabled marketing, commercial strategy, and cross-functional project leadership.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, e-commerce, marketing, finance, tourism, engineering, and customer support, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. The country combines modern cities with traditional neighborhoods, temples, festivals, excellent public transport, and distinctive regional food. Lifestyle is generally safe, convenient, and efficient, although Tokyo housing and daily expenses can be high. Workplaces value reliability, teamwork, preparation, and respectful communication; Japanese ability is a major advantage outside international companies. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa, such as the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, and must meet education or experience requirements. Relocation usually involves securing sponsorship, arranging housing, registering locally, obtaining health insurance, and setting up a bank account. Japan’s four main islands and many smaller islands offer varied climates and lifestyles, from urban living to coastal and rural communities.
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