This role supports event-based sales planning for Rakuten Mobile, including developing sales initiatives, coordinating promotional events, monitoring performance, preparing reports, and working with regional business teams and related departments. Candidates are expected to have experience in sales planning, event promotion, marketing, business operations, or a similar field, together with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. The role suits someone who can manage multiple stakeholders, use data to improve results, take initiative, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Japanese communication skills and familiarity with Japan’s mobile, retail, or telecommunications market would likely be valuable.
Rakuten is a major Japanese technology and internet services company founded in 1997. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, digital content, travel, advertising, professional sports, and telecommunications. Through its Rakuten Ecosystem, the company connects services using a shared membership and loyalty platform, allowing customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across multiple products. Rakuten Mobile operates a mobile telecommunications business in Japan and is expanding its network, customer base, retail presence, and service offerings. The company is known for its international workforce, entrepreneurial culture, and emphasis on innovation. Employees often work across business units and may be expected to communicate with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Rakuten’s headquarters are in Tokyo, with operations and partnerships extending across Japan and overseas markets.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, telecommunications, e-commerce, tourism, finance, manufacturing, education, and customer service. Tokyo has the widest range of international and corporate roles, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Hokkaido, Okinawa, and other regions offer different lifestyles and growing industries. Japanese workplace culture generally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect, and careful communication, although global companies may be more flexible. Living costs are highest in Tokyo; public transport is excellent, healthcare is reliable, and daily life is generally safe and convenient. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work visa, such as an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, and must meet relevant education or experience requirements. Relocation usually involves securing housing, registering residence, obtaining health insurance, and arranging a tax number. Japanese ability improves career options and everyday integration, even when English is used at work.
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