This role focuses on growing AI-search marketing products for LinkShare Japan, Rakuten’s affiliate and advertising business. Candidates should have experience in product marketing, digital advertising, growth strategy, SEO, AI or search marketing, and ideally familiarity with affiliate networks or media businesses. Strong analytical, communication, presentation and project-management skills are expected, along with the ability to work with product, sales, engineering and external partners. Business-level Japanese and English may be required because the position involves coordination across Rakuten and LinkShare teams. The successful candidate will identify market opportunities, shape new services, develop go-to-market plans, monitor performance and help expand advertiser and publisher adoption.
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 communications, digital content, travel, advertising and loyalty services. Rakuten’s membership and points platform connects customers with businesses across its different services. LinkShare Japan, part of Rakuten’s advertising and media operations, provides affiliate marketing and performance-based advertising solutions that connect advertisers, publishers and consumers. The company combines data, technology and commerce to help brands acquire customers and measure marketing results. Rakuten has an international workforce and works with partners in many markets, although Japanese language ability is often important for Japan-based roles. Employees can expect a fast-moving, collaborative environment with opportunities to work across multiple technology and business areas.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, digital marketing, software, finance, tourism, manufacturing and international business, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya and Fukuoka. Workplace culture values reliability, preparation, teamwork and respect for hierarchy, though international companies are generally more flexible. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, varied food, healthcare and dependable public services. Tokyo is highly connected but expensive; regional cities usually offer lower housing costs and a slower pace. Foreign professionals typically need an appropriate work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, sponsored by an employer. Highly skilled professionals may qualify for preferential treatment under Japan’s points-based system. Relocation normally involves securing employment, arranging housing, registering an address and enrolling in health insurance and pension systems. Learning practical Japanese greatly improves workplace communication and everyday life, even when English is used professionally.
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