This leadership role focuses on developing and expanding Rakuten’s satellite communications business for enterprise customers. Responsibilities are likely to include identifying market opportunities, creating business and solution strategies, building partnerships with satellite, telecommunications, and technology providers, preparing proposals, and managing negotiations through to implementation. Candidates should have strong experience in enterprise business development, telecommunications, satellite communications, IT solutions, or related industries. Commercial awareness, strategic planning, consultative selling, stakeholder management, and strong communication skills are expected. The role may require collaboration with global teams and the ability to work in Japanese and English. Experience leading projects, understanding B2B customer needs, and developing new businesses in emerging technology markets would be highly valued.
Rakuten is a major Japanese internet services and technology company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, advertising, travel, logistics, and professional technology services. Rakuten operates a large ecosystem that connects consumers, merchants, financial services, and communication products through a common membership and loyalty platform. Rakuten Mobile is expanding Japan’s telecommunications infrastructure and is also involved in advanced connectivity initiatives, including satellite communications and enterprise network solutions. The company has an international workforce and works with partners across technology, finance, retail, and telecommunications. Employees typically operate in a fast-moving environment where new business creation, customer focus, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration are important. Compensation and benefits vary by role, seniority, experience, and employment conditions.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, telecommunications, software, engineering, finance, healthcare, tourism, manufacturing, and international business. Tokyo has the broadest job market and the highest salaries, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo can offer lower living costs and strong regional industries. Japanese workplaces value reliability, preparation, teamwork, respect for hierarchy, and clear communication. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, diverse food, and high-quality public services, although housing and commuting in Tokyo can be expensive. English-only roles exist, especially in technology and global companies, but Japanese language ability significantly improves career and everyday opportunities. Foreign professionals usually need an appropriate work visa, commonly the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, with employer support. Applicants should confirm sponsorship, eligibility, health insurance, pension, taxes, and relocation assistance before accepting an offer.
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