This role leads device strategy within Rakuten’s Device Business Department and Group Sales Division. Responsibilities are likely to include planning device portfolios, analyzing market and customer needs, developing pricing and sales strategies, coordinating with manufacturers and internal teams, and driving business growth. Candidates should have experience in product or device strategy, sales planning, business development, or telecommunications. Strong commercial judgment, project leadership, analytical ability, negotiation skills, and communication in Japanese and English are valuable. The successful candidate is expected to manage stakeholders independently, turn market insights into practical initiatives, and contribute to Rakuten’s mobile and broader ecosystem strategy.
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, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and online services. Rakuten Mobile is expanding Japan’s telecommunications market, while the company’s membership and loyalty platform connects customers across many of its businesses. Rakuten is known for its strong entrepreneurial culture, data-driven services, international ambitions, and emphasis on creating synergies between its businesses. Employees often work in cross-functional and multicultural teams, with English used widely in many corporate departments. The company offers opportunities for people interested in digital transformation, telecommunications, consumer products, platform businesses, sales, and technology. Work conditions, compensation, and language expectations vary by department and position.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, telecommunications, e-commerce, finance, manufacturing, hospitality, education, and professional services, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Its culture values punctuality, reliability, respect, teamwork, and careful attention to detail. Daily life is generally safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, although housing and commuting costs can be high in Tokyo. Japan has diverse regions, from Hokkaido’s cool northern climate to Okinawa’s subtropical islands, alongside historic cities and mountain areas. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, supported by their employer. A highly skilled professional visa may offer additional benefits. Relocation typically involves arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account, and tax procedures. Learning basic Japanese can greatly improve workplace and everyday communication.
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