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Solutions Sales - Golf Course Solution Department, Golf Business(C&M)

Japan Rakuten Approximately ¥5,000,000–¥10,000,000 per year, depending on experience, performance, and Rakuten’s internal grade*
Job Description

This role focuses on selling Rakuten’s golf course solutions to golf course operators and business partners in Japan. Typical requirements include sales or business development experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, client relationship management ability, and an interest in golf, travel, or digital services. Japanese fluency is likely essential, while English may be useful in a global environment. The successful candidate is expected to understand customer needs, propose suitable solutions, develop new accounts, manage the sales process from prospecting to contract, and work closely with product, marketing, and operations teams. A proactive, target-oriented approach and the ability to build trust with corporate clients are important.

Company Info

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, digital content, fintech, mobile communications, advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten’s business model connects customers and merchants through its membership and loyalty-point platform, creating services that work together across everyday consumer and business needs. The company has expanded internationally and employs people from many backgrounds, although Japanese is required for numerous Japan-based positions. The Golf Business develops services and solutions for golf courses, players, and related businesses, using Rakuten’s digital, marketing, and customer-engagement capabilities. Employees typically work in a fast-moving, performance-focused environment where collaboration, innovation, ownership, and customer value are strongly emphasized.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in technology, software engineering, sales, finance, tourism, education, manufacturing, healthcare, and customer support, with Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka being major employment centers. Work culture values punctuality, reliability, teamwork, and respect for seniority, while international companies may offer more flexible styles. Japan provides excellent public transport, healthcare, safety, food, and urban convenience, though housing and daily expenses can be high in Tokyo. Common work visas include the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, often used for technology, sales, marketing, and business roles. Applicants normally need a job offer and appropriate academic or professional qualifications. Employers may sponsor the application, but requirements vary. Learning Japanese greatly improves workplace integration and everyday life. Relocating workers should prepare documents, secure housing, arrange health insurance and residence registration, and understand tax and pension obligations.