Marketing Strategy Member - CMO Office, Marketing Division

Job Description

This role supports the CMO Office in shaping Rakuten’s overall marketing strategy across businesses and channels. Responsibilities may include market and customer analysis, developing strategic initiatives, coordinating with marketing teams, preparing reports and presentations, and tracking performance against business goals. Candidates are expected to have experience in marketing planning, strategy consulting, business development, or project management, along with strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills. The ability to work across departments and manage multiple stakeholders is important. Business-level Japanese and English are likely required, as the role involves collaboration in Rakuten’s international environment. A proactive, structured, commercially minded candidate who can turn insights into practical marketing actions would be well suited.

Company Info

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese internet and technology company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and other online services. Its membership and loyalty platform connects millions of consumers with Rakuten businesses and partner companies. Rakuten is known for its diverse, entrepreneurial culture and its commitment to expanding globally through technology and data-driven services. The company employs people from many nationalities and uses English extensively in several corporate and technology functions, while Japanese remains important for many domestic operations. Working at Rakuten can offer exposure to large-scale digital businesses, cross-functional projects, international teams, and rapidly changing markets. Compensation and benefits vary by role, experience, and employment terms.

Destination Guide

Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, e-commerce, finance, consulting, engineering, healthcare, education, hospitality, and international business. Tokyo has the largest concentration of professional roles, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo also provide growing employment markets. Japanese workplace culture often values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respectful communication, although international companies may be more flexible. Daily life is generally safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, reliable services, varied food, and distinct seasonal traditions. Housing and commuting costs are highest in Tokyo. Foreign employees normally need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by the employer; the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa covers many corporate roles. Applicants should prepare academic and employment documents and confirm eligibility before relocating. Learning Japanese is highly beneficial for daily life and career development, even when English is used at work. Registration, health insurance, taxes, and housing arrangements should be completed after arrival.