Marketing & Growth Strategy Specialist - Marketing Communication Section, Golf Business(C&M)

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Rakuten is seeking a Marketing and Growth Strategy Specialist for its Golf Business marketing communications team in Japan. The role involves developing growth strategies, planning and executing integrated marketing campaigns, managing communications, analyzing customer and market data, and coordinating with internal teams and external partners. Candidates are expected to have experience in marketing, brand communication, digital campaigns, or business growth, along with strong project-management and analytical skills. Business-level Japanese and English communication may be required, as well as the ability to work across multicultural teams. The successful candidate should be creative, commercially minded, data-driven, and capable of turning customer insights into measurable business results.

About the employer

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet services company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, travel, digital content, online advertising, and professional sports. Its services include Rakuten Ichiba, Rakuten Card, Rakuten Mobile, Rakuten Travel, and Rakuten TV. The company connects consumers and businesses through a membership and loyalty platform based on Rakuten Points. Rakuten has expanded internationally and employs people from many countries, making English useful in several corporate and technology roles. The Golf Business supports services and marketing related to golf products, bookings, content, and customer engagement. Rakuten generally promotes entrepreneurship, rapid innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making, although working conditions and language expectations can vary by department and position.