Rakuten is seeking a Marketing Team Lead candidate for its Energy Division in Japan. The role is expected to develop and execute marketing strategies, manage campaigns across digital and offline channels, analyze customer and market data, and support business growth for energy-related services. Candidates should have several years of marketing experience, strong project and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to lead or coordinate a team. Experience in energy, utilities, telecommunications, digital services, or customer acquisition is advantageous. Business-level Japanese and English communication, analytical ability, creativity, and a proactive, results-oriented approach are likely to be expected.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and energy-related services. Rakuten’s business model connects millions of members through its Rakuten Points loyalty program and integrated online and offline services. The company has an international workforce and collaborates with businesses and consumers in Japan and overseas. Its culture emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, customer focus, and cross-business collaboration. Employees may work in a fast-moving environment where new products, partnerships, and digital platforms are developed rapidly. The Energy Division forms part of Rakuten’s efforts to provide energy and related services while using technology, data, and its large customer base to improve convenience and engagement.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, e-commerce, telecommunications, finance, energy, manufacturing, tourism, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect, and attention to detail, although global companies may have more flexible styles. Japan provides excellent public transport, reliable services, safe cities, quality healthcare, and varied food and entertainment. Tokyo is highly connected but expensive; regional cities generally offer lower living costs and a slower pace. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly sponsored by their employer, with qualifications and employment documents required. The Highly Skilled Professional visa may provide additional benefits for eligible applicants. New arrivals should budget for housing deposits, moving costs, transportation, and national health insurance. Learning Japanese is valuable for daily life and expands career opportunities, even when English is used at work.
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