[Rakuten Senior] Solution Sales - Marketing Division

Job Description

This role focuses on proposing marketing solutions to Rakuten clients, developing new business, managing relationships, and supporting campaigns that use Rakuten’s digital platforms and customer data. Candidates are expected to have experience in solution selling, digital marketing, advertising, account management, or related B2B sales. Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and analytical skills are important, along with the ability to understand customer challenges and create commercially effective proposals. Business-level Japanese is likely essential, while English may be useful in Rakuten’s international environment. The successful candidate should be proactive, target-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working with multiple internal teams and changing client requirements.

Company Info

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem covering online shopping, travel, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, advertising, and professional sports. Its services are connected through the Rakuten membership and loyalty program, which gives customers access to Rakuten Points across many businesses. Rakuten works with millions of consumers and a large network of merchants, brands, and corporate partners. The company has expanded internationally and employs people from diverse backgrounds, although Japanese is commonly required for many Japan-based positions. Its marketing and advertising businesses use consumer insights, digital platforms, and data-driven solutions to help clients reach customers and grow their businesses.

Destination Guide

Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, software, digital marketing, finance, manufacturing, tourism, education, and customer service. Tokyo provides the largest job market and highest concentration of international companies, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Okinawa offer different lifestyles and growing industries. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, reliability, teamwork, respect, and careful communication. Life is generally safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, healthcare, food, and infrastructure, though Tokyo housing and daily expenses can be high. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, with employer sponsorship. Highly skilled workers may qualify for a points-based visa or permanent residency route. Before relocating, prepare housing funds, documents, health insurance, tax registration, and basic Japanese language skills. Learning Japanese significantly improves workplace integration and everyday life.