This role supports business promotion within Rakuten’s Group Sales Division, developing sales strategies, promotional plans, and initiatives to increase revenue across group businesses. Requirements typically include experience in sales planning, business development, marketing, account management, or related commercial work; strong analytical, presentation, and project coordination skills; and the ability to work with multiple internal teams and business partners. Candidates are expected to understand customer and market needs, convert insights into practical campaigns, manage progress and results, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Experience in digital services, advertising, e-commerce, or a large corporate environment is advantageous. Japanese proficiency is likely important for domestic coordination, while English may be useful in Rakuten’s international setting.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem of services including e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, online advertising, travel, and professional sports. Rakuten’s business model connects these services through a shared membership and loyalty program, enabling customers and merchants to interact across its platform. The company has expanded internationally and employs people from many backgrounds, although Japanese language ability is often important for Japan-based positions. Rakuten promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration between business units. Employees may work on large-scale digital products, commercial partnerships, customer growth, and new business initiatives in a fast-moving corporate environment.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, e-commerce, finance, telecommunications, tourism, manufacturing, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. The workplace culture generally values punctuality, teamwork, preparation, respect for hierarchy, and careful communication, though global companies may offer more flexible styles. Japan provides excellent public transport, reliable services, safe cities, varied food, and rich cultural experiences, but housing and commuting costs can be high in Tokyo. Foreign professionals usually need a work visa sponsored by an employer, commonly under an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services category; highly skilled workers may qualify for faster permanent residency routes. Relocation involves securing accommodation, registering residence, arranging health insurance, and adapting to language and administrative procedures. Learning Japanese is highly recommended for daily life and long-term career development.
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