AI product planning and promotion - Data Solutions Department, Marketing Solutions Business, Rakuten Insight, Inc. (Secondment) (A&M)

Job Description

This role plans, develops, and promotes AI-powered data products for Rakuten Insight’s marketing solutions business. Responsibilities may include identifying customer and market needs, shaping product concepts, coordinating with engineering and analytics teams, preparing proposals and promotional materials, and supporting product launches and adoption. Candidates are expected to have experience in product planning, marketing, market research, data services, or AI-related solutions, along with strong project coordination and communication skills. Business-level Japanese and English may be valuable, particularly for collaboration across Rakuten and its overseas operations. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, comfortable working with data and technology, able to explain complex concepts clearly, and capable of managing priorities in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment.

Company Info

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese internet and technology company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, advertising, travel, and online services. Rakuten’s businesses are connected through its membership and loyalty platform, allowing customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across multiple services. Rakuten Insight, part of the group, provides market research, consumer insights, and data-driven marketing solutions through online panels and analytics. The company promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration, with employees from many countries working across its global businesses. Its corporate culture is known for emphasizing English communication, data-based decision-making, and cross-functional cooperation. This secondment role offers exposure to AI, marketing technology, consumer data, and product development within Rakuten’s wider digital ecosystem.

Destination Guide

Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, AI, data analytics, telecommunications, finance, e-commerce, manufacturing, and international business. Tokyo has the largest concentration of jobs, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo also provide growing opportunities. Workplace culture generally values punctuality, teamwork, respect, preparation, and attention to detail, although international companies may have more flexible practices. Japan provides excellent public transport, reliable infrastructure, safe cities, and diverse food and leisure options. Living costs are highest in Tokyo, especially for housing, while regional cities can be more affordable. Foreign employees typically need an appropriate work visa, often sponsored by the employer; common categories include Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services and Highly Skilled Professional. Applicants should prepare academic and employment documents, secure housing, and understand tax, health insurance, and residence-registration procedures. Japanese language ability is helpful for daily life and many workplaces.