The role supports device strategy and planning for Rakuten’s Group Sales Division, including market research, product and portfolio planning, pricing, sales promotion, and coordination with internal teams and device partners. Candidates are expected to have experience in product planning, business development, sales planning, marketing, or the mobile-device industry, along with strong analytical and project coordination skills. Business-level Japanese and English are likely valuable, as the position involves working across departments and with external partners. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, able to interpret market trends, and capable of turning strategy into practical sales initiatives.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, mobile telecommunications, digital content, travel, advertising, and professional services. The company operates a broad membership ecosystem that allows customers to use Rakuten’s services while earning and spending Rakuten Points. Rakuten Mobile is also expanding its telecommunications and digital-device businesses in Japan. The company has an international workforce and promotes an English-friendly working environment in many corporate roles. Employees typically work in a fast-moving, globally oriented culture where new businesses, partnerships, data, and customer experience are emphasized. This position sits within the Group Sales Division and contributes to planning and promoting device-related strategies across Rakuten’s wider business network.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, telecommunications, e-commerce, finance, manufacturing, tourism, and international business. Tokyo provides the widest range of corporate roles and has excellent public transport, diverse dining, and active urban neighborhoods, though housing can be expensive. Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo offer lower living costs and distinctive local cultures. Japanese workplaces value punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respectful communication, while international companies may use English more frequently. Everyday life is safe and convenient, with reliable trains, excellent healthcare, and efficient public services. Foreign professionals generally need a work visa sponsored by their employer; common categories include Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services and Highly Skilled Professional. Applicants should prepare degree and employment documents, arrange housing and residence registration, and consider language study. Relocation packages vary, so confirm support for visas, moving costs, housing, and tax procedures before accepting an offer.
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