Rakuten is seeking a business development leader to drive satellite communication solutions for enterprise customers. The role is expected to identify market opportunities, develop partnerships, create customer proposals, manage negotiations, and coordinate with internal technology, product, and sales teams. Candidates should have substantial experience in enterprise sales, business development, telecommunications, satellite communications, or related technology sectors. Strong commercial judgment, presentation and negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work across Japanese and international teams are important. Business-level Japanese and English may be expected, together with experience managing complex projects and senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will help establish new revenue streams and expand Rakuten's enterprise communications portfolio.
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 telecommunications, digital content, online travel, advertising, and business services. Rakuten Mobile is expanding Japan's mobile network and developing communications technologies, including satellite-related connectivity and enterprise solutions. The company serves consumers, merchants, and corporate customers through an integrated membership and loyalty platform. Rakuten has an international workforce and promotes collaboration across technology, sales, finance, and product organizations. Its culture is entrepreneurial and strongly focused on innovation, although employees may also encounter fast-changing priorities and demanding performance expectations. The enterprise solutions organization works with businesses and partners to design communications, cloud, connectivity, and other technology services.
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