Marketing Consultant, Advertisers Sales - Ad & Media Company, LINKSHARE JAPAN K.K. (Secondment)(A&M)

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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.

About the employer

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.