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

Role summary

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This role supports advertisers and agencies using LINKSHARE Japan’s affiliate and performance-marketing services. Typical requirements include experience in digital marketing, advertising, affiliate marketing, account management, or media planning; strong analytical and presentation skills; and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal teams. Japanese business-level communication is likely essential, while English may be useful in Rakuten’s international environment. The successful candidate is expected to understand campaign objectives, recommend data-led strategies, monitor performance, prepare reports, solve client issues, and contribute to revenue growth. A consultative mindset, commercial awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders are important.

About the employer

Rakuten is a major Japanese technology and internet-services group founded in Tokyo in 1997. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and loyalty services. Rakuten operates a broad ecosystem that connects consumers, merchants, financial products, and media platforms through its Rakuten Points program. LINKSHARE Japan, the company referenced in this position, provides affiliate-marketing and performance-based advertising solutions, helping advertisers work with publishers and measure online sales and customer acquisition. Rakuten is known for its global workforce, emphasis on innovation, and use of data to improve customer experiences. Depending on the position, employees may work in Japanese and English and collaborate with teams across Japan and overseas.