This role supports advertisers through LinkShare Japan, Rakuten’s affiliate and digital marketing business. Responsibilities likely include developing advertiser relationships, understanding campaign objectives, proposing affiliate or media solutions, preparing performance reports, coordinating with internal and external partners, and helping clients improve return on advertising spend. Candidates are expected to have experience in advertising, digital marketing, media sales, account management, or consulting. Strong communication, presentation, analytical, negotiation, and project-coordination skills are important. Business-level Japanese is generally expected, while English may be useful in a multinational environment. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, customer-focused, comfortable with data, and able to work independently while collaborating across teams.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet services company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses include e-commerce, online advertising, fintech, mobile communications, travel, digital content, and professional sports. Rakuten operates a broad membership and loyalty ecosystem that connects consumers with merchants and financial services. LinkShare Japan K.K. is part of Rakuten’s advertising and affiliate marketing operations, helping advertisers reach customers through publisher partnerships, performance-based campaigns, and digital media solutions. Rakuten is known for its international workforce, technology-driven culture, and emphasis on customer value and innovation. Employees may work with Japanese and overseas stakeholders, supporting advertisers, agencies, merchants, and publishers across a wide range of industries.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, e-commerce, advertising, finance, engineering, tourism, education, and corporate services, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Work culture values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respect for seniority, although international companies often provide more flexible environments. Daily life is generally safe, convenient, and supported by excellent public transport, but Tokyo housing and living costs can be high. Japanese language ability greatly improves career prospects and everyday integration. Foreign professionals usually need an employer-sponsored work visa, such as the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status; requirements depend on qualifications and job duties. Relocating typically involves securing a contract, visa sponsorship, housing, residence registration, health insurance, and a local bank account. Japan’s four main islands—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku—offer distinct climates, lifestyles, and employment markets.
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