This role combines new business development with project management within Rakuten’s Marketing Division. The successful candidate is expected to identify and develop new business opportunities, create proposals, manage partnerships, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, and lead projects from planning through execution. Requirements likely include several years of experience in business development, marketing, consulting, or project management; strong communication and negotiation skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities; and professional Japanese and English communication. Candidates should be commercially minded, organized, proactive, comfortable working across teams, and capable of using data and market insights to support decisions. Experience in digital marketing, advertising, e-commerce, or technology-related businesses would be advantageous.
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, digital content, fintech, travel, mobile communications, online advertising, and professional sports. Rakuten’s services are connected through its membership and loyalty platform, which enables customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across different businesses. The company has an international workforce and promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and cross-business collaboration. Its marketing operations support brands, merchants, partners, and Rakuten’s own services through data-driven advertising, customer engagement, and digital solutions. Employees typically work in a fast-moving, multinational environment where English may be used alongside Japanese, depending on the team and role.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, e-commerce, digital marketing, finance, engineering, tourism, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. Workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, and respect for hierarchy, although global companies may have more flexible styles. Japan provides excellent public transport, reliable infrastructure, safe cities, rich food culture, and a high standard of living. Tokyo offers the widest career options but has higher housing costs; regional cities can provide a more relaxed lifestyle. Foreign professionals generally need an appropriate work visa, usually sponsored by an employer. Common routes include the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa and the Highly Skilled Professional visa. Applicants should prepare educational and employment documents, secure a job offer, and arrange housing, registration, health insurance, and banking after arrival. Basic Japanese is valuable for daily life and many workplaces.
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